"jumping from one couch to another" (This is the English translation of "couchsurfing") may seem a bizarre idea, or at least reckless. It is actually the name of a site (www.couchsurfing.org) that connects travelers from around the world in search of hospitality Free.
In times of crisis can also be a nice solution: Obviously, being hosted then implies that spare parts by providing a sofa at home.
Statistics show that over 2 and a half million fans of this unusual way to explore the world: of these 51% are European, U.S. 26.8%, while the South Americans are in third place with 6.2% . The Italians do not seem to be among the lovers of adventure travel and economic ranking of the top cities of origin of couchsurfers, featuring the top Paris, London and Berlin, it does not appear in fact not one of Italy.
The organization defines non-profit and has as its mission to a world " where everyone can explore and create meaningful connections with people and places they encounter "stimulating" curiosity, appreciation and respect. "
Goals, in principle, very welcome. It remains only to hope it does not crash down against a couch or too hard with broken springs.
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