Nearly eight years ago, Couchsurfing.com (now Couchsurfing.org) was started as a way for people from all over the world to harness the unique power of the couch: free accommodations paired with lifelong friendships, international connections, wild parties and more. Couchsurfing’s mission is simple: “Create Inspiring Experiences.” To accomplish this, they provide simple tools that allow travelers to find basic accommodations in other members’ homes all across the world.