Tagged: couchsurfing

The World’s Most Rewarding Source of Free Homestays Is, and Remains, Servas

Organizations come and go that arrange for you to stay free-of-charge in someone else’s home or apartment in the course of your travels. The latest leaders in this effort are…

Survey Finds Top Houseguest Pet Peeves

Snooping around and staying for an indefinite period are the two most annoying things you can do as a houseguest, according to a survey conducted by HomeAdvisor.The…

Greece Tourism Numbers Up, Houseguest Pet Peeves, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's tourism boards and couches being surfed. * TOURISM NUMBERS UP IN GREECE (Associated Press) Tourism in Greece appears to…

What’s the Best Vacation For Your “Stage of Life”? How Age Can—and Should—Affect Your Travel Plans

“Man is by nature a social animal”, wrote Aristotle. And though he wasn’t commenting on vacations, his observation certainly applies:  who one travels with can be as important to the…

Travel Troubleshooter: Stuck in Traffic and Missed the Show -- How About a Do-Over?

Jenni Turbeville's friends can't make it to a Cirque du Soleil (www.cirquedusoleil.com) performance because of traffic. Can they get new tickets, or are they out of luck?Q: I need…

Kangaroo and Fraser: Two Magical Australian Islands

Australia's coastline is famous for its white sand, rocky outcrops, inviting surf, often tumultuous waves and its incredible marine life. Perhaps lesser known are its hundreds of…

Cruise U: Setting Your Mind Adrift with a Purpose

It's safe to assume St. Augustine, who said "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page," would have approved of The Scholar Ship (www.thescholarship.com).…

Planning Tips for Travelers with Allergies and Special Needs

Travel should be fun, but if impairments keep you from achieving that, you should try to make it as carefree as possible. Nobody can plan for an accident or sudden illness while…