Couch Surfing

It’s been all over the news recently that because of higher prices, people are cutting back on their traveling plans, or not traveling at all.  There’s been some talk about “Staycations” recently, where you basically spend your vacation in your own geographic area and find fun things to do, therefore cutting out the travel costs. 

A new idea though, is “Couch Surfing”.  Using a website www.couchsurfing.com, you basically find someone registered with the site who will let you crash on their couch for the duration of your stay!  They say that not only do you get free lodging, but it’s also a good way to make new friends, or have a local who can help build cultural awareness and show you around.  Check it out.

–Ansen