So how do you do that?

The Profile

The first thing to do when joining the Coach Surfing community is to open a profile, and you must have a full profile.

How Long In Advance Should You Send Out A Request?

A couch search should be done neither too early nor too late. The recommended time is 3 days to one week in advance.

Found a Couch, Now What?

After you have received a positive answer, it is advisable to be sociable and polite. If the host is busy at work, try being independent. Do not burden him and ask him to take you places. When you leave the apartment, say goodbye—or leave a note and a small gift, thanking him for the hospitality.

Maintain Personal Safety

Choose hosts that have lots of positive feedback from other surfers. Make sure someone knows where you are at all times, and if the situation does not feel safe for you, it is best to choose another place to stay.

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Workaway

Workaway is a fantastic way to not only get free accommodation and meals but to experience the lifestyle of locals in your chosen location. In exchange for roughly 24 hours a week of your time, your host will provide you with a place to stay and will often include meals.

https://www.workaway.info/

Couchsurf

Couchsurf is a great way to find a free place to crash for the night. Download the app and take a look at a list of locals offering a sofa for travelers in need of a place to sleep. The review system keeps it secure.

https://www.couchsurfing.com/

Megabus

Megabus is huge in the US and the UK. You can travel between States from only $1.

https://us.megabus.com/

Hostelworld

You don’t have to splash out on a hotel if you are going to spend most of your time exploring. In most cities around the world, you can find a cheap hostel if all you need is a bed for the night. In Europe, there are many hostels for just a few Euros.

http://www.hostelworldgroup.com/

BlablaCar and Lift Sharing

Another popular and cheap way to travel in Europe is through BlablaCar. It sets you up with other people driving the same way as you. Carpooling is a great way to save cash and make friends.

https://www.blablacar.co.uk/

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Although the app is widely use, many people naturally feel nervous about Couchsurfing for the first time. Here are some tips for staying safe.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqpiPGEHlMC/

Choose Verified Hosts

Verified hosts have proven that they have an address, phone number, bank account and hold the identity they say they do. Essentially, if a host is verified you can be confident that they are a real person.

Read Reviews

As a young female, I tend to contact hosts who have 20+ good reviews, so that I can feel more comfortable that they are indeed who they say they are. Have a read through reviews and go with someone who has had a lot of positive feedback for your first surf.

Meet In Public

Request to meet your host in a public space. This way, you can judge how comfortable you feel in their company before you go to their house.

Tell Your Friends Where You Are Staying

Whenever you Couchsurf, you should always make sure that at least one person knows where you are. That way, if on the rare chance there is any trouble, someone knows where you last were.

Check The Area For Hostels

Finally, as a precautionary step, check the area for hostels or hotels. This means that if you do find yourself feeling uncomfortable, you know you have a backup.

These steps will all help you stay safe on an app that brings people together and helps new friendships blossom all over the world. Couchsurf is a well-trusted, established app, so the above advice really is just for your own peace of mind.

The post 5 Tips for Staying Safe on Couchsurf appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

So how do you do that?

The Profile

The first thing to do when joining the Coach Surfing community is to open a profile, and you must have a full profile.

How Long In Advance Should You Send Out A Request?

A couch search should be done neither too early nor too late. The recommended time is 3 days to one week in advance.

Found a Couch, Now What?

After you have received a positive answer, it is advisable to be sociable and polite. If the host is busy at work, try being independent. Do not burden him and ask him to take you places. When you leave the apartment, say goodbye—or leave a note and a small gift, thanking him for the hospitality.

Maintain Personal Safety

Choose hosts that have lots of positive feedback from other surfers. Make sure someone knows where you are at all times, and if the situation does not feel safe for you, it is best to choose another place to stay.

The post How To Couch Surf Like A Pro appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Workaway

Workaway is a fantastic way to not only get free accommodation and meals but to experience the lifestyle of locals in your chosen location. In exchange for roughly 24 hours a week of your time, your host will provide you with a place to stay and will often include meals.

https://www.workaway.info/

Couchsurf

Couchsurf is a great way to find a free place to crash for the night. Download the app and take a look at a list of locals offering a sofa for travelers in need of a place to sleep. The review system keeps it secure.

https://www.couchsurfing.com/

Megabus

Megabus is huge in the US and the UK. You can travel between States from only $1.

https://us.megabus.com/

Hostelworld

You don’t have to splash out on a hotel if you are going to spend most of your time exploring. In most cities around the world, you can find a cheap hostel if all you need is a bed for the night. In Europe, there are many hostels for just a few Euros.

http://www.hostelworldgroup.com/

BlablaCar and Lift Sharing

Another popular and cheap way to travel in Europe is through BlablaCar. It sets you up with other people driving the same way as you. Carpooling is a great way to save cash and make friends.

https://www.blablacar.co.uk/

The post 5 Websites for Travelling on a Budget appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Although the app is widely use, many people naturally feel nervous about Couchsurfing for the first time. Here are some tips for staying safe.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqpiPGEHlMC/

Choose Verified Hosts

Verified hosts have proven that they have an address, phone number, bank account and hold the identity they say they do. Essentially, if a host is verified you can be confident that they are a real person.

Read Reviews

As a young female, I tend to contact hosts who have 20+ good reviews, so that I can feel more comfortable that they are indeed who they say they are. Have a read through reviews and go with someone who has had a lot of positive feedback for your first surf.

Meet In Public

Request to meet your host in a public space. This way, you can judge how comfortable you feel in their company before you go to their house.

Tell Your Friends Where You Are Staying

Whenever you Couchsurf, you should always make sure that at least one person knows where you are. That way, if on the rare chance there is any trouble, someone knows where you last were.

Check The Area For Hostels

Finally, as a precautionary step, check the area for hostels or hotels. This means that if you do find yourself feeling uncomfortable, you know you have a backup.

These steps will all help you stay safe on an app that brings people together and helps new friendships blossom all over the world. Couchsurf is a well-trusted, established app, so the above advice really is just for your own peace of mind.

The post 5 Tips for Staying Safe on Couchsurf appeared first on Traveler Dreams.