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About the project Edit

CouchSurfing is an international non-profit network, conceived by Casey Fenton and launched in 2004, that connects travelers with locals in over 230 countries and territories around the world. Today, over a million people who might otherwise never meet are able to share hospitality and cultural understanding. Couchsurfing’s mission is to create inspiring experiences: cross-cultural encounters that are fun, engaging, and illuminating. CouchSurfing's initial focus was on hosting and 'surfing' (staying with a local as a guest in their home). Alongside these core experiences, Couchsurfing also facilitates a growing array of activities and events.

CouchSurfing members share hospitality with one another. After registering, which is free, members have the option of providing very detailed information and pictures of themselves and of the sleeping accommodation being offered, if any. Members looking for accommodation can search for hosts using several parameters such as age, location, gender and activity level. Home stays are entirely consensual between the host and guest, and the duration, nature, and terms of the guest's stay are generally worked out in advance to the convenience of both parties. No monetary exchange takes place except under certain circumstances (e.g. the guest may compensate the host for food).

In what ways is this project unique and creative? Edit

CouchSurfing is an alternative, free lodging option for international and domestic travelers. The CouchSurfing Project is the largest hospitality exchange network.

What is the social value of this project? Edit

Couchsurfing has vision of a world where everyone can explore and create meaningful connections with the people and places they encounter. Hosts have the opportunity to meet people from all over the world without leaving home. 'Surfers,' or travelers, are able to participate in the local life of the places they visit. We also give more people the chance to become travelers, because 'surfing' lowers the financial cost of exploration.

What is the potential of this project to expand and develop? Edit

CouchSurfing is a diverse community of over 1 million members around the world. CouchSurfers come from 62,000 different cities and speak 1,270 unique languages.

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