I
remembered this morning a conversation I had with Mr. Grace; tour guide,
logistics expert and ex-marathon runner. Couch surfing has turned pro. The term
was used by poor Uni. students and hippies to describe their tight arsed way of
scrimping on accommodation costs by sleeping on couches of friends, or
unsuspecting friends of friends when travelling or looking for cheap digs of
their own. Now there is an organisation with which you can register your needs
or resources - Couch surfing.
As
they state on their website "Couch Surfing is an international non-profit
network that connects travellers with locals in over 230 countries and
territories around the world. Since 2004, members have been using our system to
come together for cultural exchange, friendship, and learning experiences.
Today, over a million people who might otherwise never meet are able to share
hospitality and cultural understanding."
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