Want to meet fellow travellers?

[enjoyprogress]

<p>Check out <a href="http://www.couchsurfing.org/">CouchSurfing.com<br /><br /></a>You can meet really interesting folks. Most are traveling on a shoestring. Lots of people looking for a place to stay. You can always offer to share you mobile house if your willing to.&nbsp;<br /><br />If you not willing to do that. You can always check out the forums and find people in your area.<br /><br />It's a great plece to meet like minded people.&nbsp;<br /><br />I recently met a girl through the site &amp; I'm now on my way to meet up with her again. This time we will be traveling together instead of me offering her a place to stay.<br /><br />I know this won't be the best option for everybody. But I though I would bring it to your attention.<br /><br />Good luck to everyone trying to find a partner to discover the world with.</p>

 

[RAILROADGREEN]

couchsurfing is big in europe,i think higher the gas price's the more this will catch on here. don't know&nbsp;if it&nbsp;will do well in the rv community.but for bus an train travler's i would think it would be a great way to meet poeple an&nbsp;travel. gary&nbsp;

 

[SoulRaven]

So how does this effect people living and loving this life style... ya wanna couch surf you on the wrong channel... me when i travel to friends and family, i always stay in my van, and in my bed... period...

 

[SirJoey]

me when i travel to friends and family, i always stay in my van, and in my bed... period...

<br /><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>Same here. I mean, if I'm gonna take my "house" with me, I'm darn sure gonna use it! Even when they insist I stay in their house, cuz they have plenty of room, a spare room/bed or whatever, I always refuse. <br /><br />Besides, it means I can stay for longer visits with family &amp; friends when I'm not imposing on them for a place to sleep. I keep my own hours, they get a break from me at the end of each evening, etc. It's almost like I live next door, but just come over for a visit everyday, so it works out really well.&nbsp;</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>For me with my little cargo conversion, all I need is a place to plug in for power, &amp; a place to shower. Naturally, I supply my own soap, shampoo, towel, washrag, etc. All I really need from them is the tub &amp; water! This approach has served me well.&nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /><br /><br /></strong></span>

 

[cyndi]

Couch surfing also has a "drive-way surfing" section, as discussed, previously, on this thread.<br /><br /><a href="/post/Boondockers-Welcome-5796555">https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Boondockers-Welcome-5796555</a>

 

[Lifemagician]

A community worth joining.

So how does this effect people living and loving this life style... ya wanna couch surf you on the wrong channel... me when i travel to friends and family, i always stay in my van, and in my bed... period...

Couchsurfing is much more of a 'community', than just a cheap or free night's accommodation. I have been a member for years. Have had folk stay at my house, just as I have accepted the hospitality of others, when I do / did not have my van.

However, it is not just a free or cheap night's accommodation. I will meet travellers, even when I am not able to host them. As an ex taxi driver and a qualified tour guide I can show them around, help them plan a trip, or just be a friendly face in a big city. Even with my van, there is nothing like having a local meet you on arrival in an unfamiliar area.

It is an unwritten courtesy that you reward your host in some way, be it cooking a meal, doing the dishes or just cleaning the bathroom. Others prefer to bring a small souvenir or gift from home. As for me, I like to take my host out to dinner at a moderate place of their choice.

Lifey

 

[caseyc]

Couch surfing also has a "drive-way surfing" section, as discussed, previously, on this thread.<br /><br /><a href="/post/Boondockers-Welcome-5796555">https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Boondockers-Welcome-5796555</a>

The link doesn't work. Might there be another link?