Comments on: Good Alternatives To Hotels and Hostels

By: Ali

Ali — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:40:51 +0000

Exactly, work exchanges in return for food and accommodation. You can teach English or if you have any other skill that could be useful for your host, it’s a nice bargain.

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:17:19 +0000

Like couch surfing with volunteering mixed in?

By: Ali

Ali — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:08:54 +0000

I am big fan of couch surfing. What better way to travel then to mix with the locals and experience local cultures and ways of life. I’d suggest you check out http://volunteerstays.com/. The site offers great opportunities for couch surfing around the world.

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By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:44:19 +0000

Sweet, so you really got a taste from a few different perspectives. That’s what makes couch surfing such a great option.

By: Final_Transit

Final_Transit — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:04:48 +0000

Anil: I stayed with 6 people altogether, approx 3-4 days each

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:26:54 +0000

@ Final:

How many times did you move around from couch to couch during your stay?

I like the idea of traveling at night, combining your transit and lodging costs in one. Besides, it’s ok to skip a shower or two – I was forced to go without for 22 days once…not that I’d recommend it for *that* long.

By: Final_Transit

Final_Transit — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:55:25 +0000

Hi Anil, good post!

I can totally vouch for CouchSurfing. I’ve stayed with many wonderful people during my 3.5 weeks in Russia last year. It’s a great way to engage locally and drink vodka with a family on their dinner table. Money wise it cost me the same as a hostel because I always bought them some wine or a dinner, etc, but the memories are way better than a hostel can get.

My personal favorite to avoid staying at a hotel is to travel at night. I know many people don’t like this, but for those like me who can sleep anywhere, the option is great. I’ve spent 6 days like that: see a place during the day, go to somewhere else at night.
PS: I smelled like deodorant at the end of it but who cares.

cheers, Priyank