Couchsurfing

[Gazz]

Has anyone ever tried this as an alterntive to camping in tents or staying in hotels when touring.

Came across this site a wee while ago: https://www.couchsurfing.org and thought it might be a good idea for cheap (free) accomodation or at least something to consider.

Had a wee search through some of the foreign places I wish to travel to next year and there seems to be loads of people who speak English so plenty people to choose from (some wih loads of feedback too)

[Phoenix]

I'm sure it works fine if your fortunate enough to encounter a normal person, however you have no idea who the person is so I therfore feel this response is appropriate, unusual for me to use a picture reply...

https://www.yorapper.com/Photos/you-gonna-get-raped-yorapper.jpg

[theopj]

I've got a mate doing this at the moment on a RTW backpacking trip - he seems to be doing good from his blog - in Istanbul at the moment.

Think it is more aimed at backpackers than bikers with all their gear and bikes etc.... although a bike focused one where you stay with other bikers could work out pretty good I would have thought - probably be less wacko's and have more in common with people your stopping with - and could borrow their tools etc.
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[Ste]

Seen stuff on other websites with people saying that couchsurfing is a good for traveling on a budget, but think I'd rather stay in a tent or find somewhere cheap to stay.

From the CouchSurfing website:

General Tips
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Consider taking a self defense course. ... CouchSurfing members also receive a 20% discount at Impact classes (taught in the US, Canada, the UK, and Israel).

That really makes you confident that CouchSurfing is a safe way to travel.