As a traveler, I had never heard of Couchsurfing until one summer I was planning a long, epic trip through Europe and couldn’t afford paying for a hotel or even a hostel for 87 straight days. Couchsurfing sounded way out there, and too good to be true – I can stay at a strangers house in the middle of Rome for free? And they won’t murder me? As it turns out – yes. Yes I could. And no – no they won’t.
Read MoreFor the last three years I have been an active Airbnb host and have met all kinds of amazing people, with the added bonus of covering a large chunk of my rent each month. It’s practically passive income!
Read MoreOne of the #1 benefits to being a Couchsurfing host is that it keeps your life fresh and in perspective. It breaks up your routine and provides opportunities for new connections and learning from the travelers that you host. It reminds you that people in the world are good.
Read MoreHere’s a simple step-by-step guide to help you on your way to being a bad ass Airbnb guest! Airbnb is such a great platform to use for traveling - save money, stay with locals, have more fun!
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A few years ago I rented a house that has an extra bedroom. Shortly after my girlfriend and I moved in, we discovered two platforms that have literally changed our lives in more ways than we can count: Couchsurfing, and Airbnb. They are both similar, in that they connect hosts with travelers, but also offer completely different experiences that are both very worthwhile.
Read MoreI am by no means wealthy, not even close. My partner and I combined made less than $30,000 last year. Yet last year we spent 2 weeks in Hawai'i and 6 weeks in Europe. This year we are away for 12 weeks - spending 4 weeks in England, 4 weeks in Italy, and 4 weeks in Hungary. Here's how we do it without selling our souls (and all of our stuff)!
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