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2024/05/30.
We are excited to announce a new verification feature called "Strong Verification". This feature increases Trust and Safety on the platform by allowing users to verify their information using a biometric passport.
2024/04/30.
The outgoing board of Couchers, Inc. has approved three new Directors to the Board of Trustees of the 501(c)(3) non-profit backing the Couchers.org project. Learn more about the Board of Directors and some minor tweaks to our governance.
2023/02/25.
References are a powerful way to make communities safer - especially communities comprised of strangers traveling around the world. These tips will help you write better references, making Couchers a safer experience for everyone.
2022/10/11.
How are people navigating the world of couch surfing now that people are starting to travel again after being locked in for the pandemic?
2022/09/20.
A guide for new couch surfers on how to send the best request to get hosted!
2022/08/30.
A guide for new couch surfers on how to set up your profile so you can host people or get hosted!
2022/03/13.
We encourage people to use Couchers.org to find temporary housing or help refugees during current and future crises.
2022/02/13 by Aapeli.
Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team.
2022/02/07 by Anna.
New to a city and don't know where to start? Here are some great tips for ways to get started exploring any city!
2022/01/30 by Aapeli.
Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team.
2022/01/26 by Anna.
Some great reasons you should start couch surfing! And some advice to have the best time doing it.
2022/01/20.
Read about our successful transformation into a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and how this will allow us to grow further.
2022/01/16 by Aapeli.
Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team.
2021/12/31 by Aapeli.
Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team.
2021/12/10 by Marlies.
Read an overview of the vibrant Community Forum discussions over the past few weeks!
2021/11/10 by Marlies.
Read an overview of the vibrant Community Forum discussions over the past few weeks!
2021/10/13 by Marlies.
Read an overview of the vibrant Community Forum discussions over the past few weeks!
2021/10/10 by Aapeli.
Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team.
2021/09/29 by Marlies.
Read an overview of the vibrant Community Forum discussions over the past few weeks!
2021/09/26 by Aapeli.
Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team.
2021/08/29 by Aapeli.
Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team.
2021/08/25 by Natalia.
Read an overview of the vibrant Community Forum discussions over the past few weeks!
2021/08/15 by Aapeli.
Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team.
2021/08/11 by Natalia.
The vibrant discussions on our Community Forum continue as per usual!
Read an overview of what has been discussed in the forum in the past few weeks.
2021/08/01 by Aapeli.
Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team.
2021/07/28 by Natalia.
Did you know we have vibrant discussions on our Community Forum?
Read an overview of what has been discussed in the forum in the past few weeks.
2021/07/18 by Aapeli.
Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team.
2021/07/14 by Natalia.
Our biweekly digest for the Couchers.org Forum. Did you know we have vibrant public discussions about couch surfing and the future of Couchers.org? Everyone is welcome to participate!
2021/07/04 by Aapeli.
Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team.
2021/06/27 by Aapeli.
We kicked off our first Open Town Hall event, read the questions and answers here.
2021/06/20 by Aapeli.
Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team.
2021/06/19 by Emily.
Meet Darren, senior frontend engineer.
2021/06/06 by Aapeli.
Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team.
2021/06/04 by Emily.
Get to know Mindy: graphic designer and writer.
2021/05/23 by Aapeli.
Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team.
2021/05/16 by Mindy.
A brief recap of the platform’s milestones so far, at what we hope to achieve over the next 12 months.
2021/05/09 by Aapeli.
Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team.
2021/05/01 by Emily.
How one writer joined and developed a virtual community of avid couch surfers during the pandemic.
2021/04/25 by Aapeli.
Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team.
2021/04/07 by Emily.
Meet our frontend development team lead: Lucas!
2021/04/05 by Emily.
We're chatting with Miuriel, our graphic design team lead!
2021/03/29 by Emily.
Get to know our forum admin: Nolo!
2021/03/25 by Emily.
Couchsurfing™ support has released an update, changing the policy to ban virtual events across the platform.