CouchSurfing - A Better World

A Better World

CouchSurfing is not about the furniture, not just about finding free accommodations around the world; it's about making connections worldwide. We make the world a better place by opening our homes, our hearts, and our lives. We open our minds and welcome the knowledge that cultural exchange makes available. We create deep and meaningful connections that cross oceans, continents and cultures. CouchSurfing wants to change not only the way we travel, but how we relate to the world!

Last hour

real-life introductions

(62 positive, 0 negative)

and

new couches

(59.3% of 54 signups)

Last day

4,180

real-life introductions

(2,897 positive, 5 negative)

and

1,029

new couches

(47.4% of 2,169 signups)

Last week

23,275

real-life introductions

(16,567 positive, 31 negative)

and

7,091

new couches

(48.4% of 14,639 signups)

824,006

Available couches

121,451

Close friendships due to CouchSurfing

4,360,531

Positive Experiences

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