Travel gurus all over the world are being welcomed into countries with open arms and free accommodations, on the comfy couches of complete strangers. The Couch Surfing Project (CSP) is one of the latest ways to plan a trip, where networking on the Internet will get you a couch to crash on for the duration of your stay in over 21,000 cities across the globe.
• Don't be afraid and stay open minded. Try unfamiliar foods you've never even heard of, meet the locals, make new friends, immerse yourself in the new culture, explore the area as much as possible and take plenty of pictures. • Don't miss out. Do your research well in advance before travelling to any country, so that you can become familiar their tourist attractions, their cuisine, and any unique events that they may have happening while you are visiting.
• Learn the language. If you are travelling to a country where English is not the official language, you should make an effort to study the language before leaving. Learning the basics to get by - like, hello, goodbye and where is the washroom? - will make things a lot less stressful once you get there.
