I’ve always been a big fan of Couchsurfing as a language learning resource for finding native speakers of your target language without having to leave your own city. A few weeks ago though we finally got to use it for its original intended purpose – travel – and for anyone who hasn’t heard of it yet I wanted to introduce you to it and share a bit about out own experience.

There’s lots of guides out there telling you the billion and one things to pack and be prepared for, warnings about knowing customs and to never make certain gestures, always carry cash, always have credit cards, or reminders that the police aren’t always your friend, etc. but this isn’t one of them. These are a few of the lessons we’ve learned from traveling, lessons that have had a big impact on us and how we travel.