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| David got his first taste of solo traveling during a working assignment to Japan. Since then, he found solo traveling to be truly inspiring and rewarding. Through SoloTravelInfo, he hopes that more people can be equipped with the knowledge and information to help them conquer their fear of solo traveling, and begin to explore the many wonders of the world. |
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Looking to reduce your traveling expenses? Try CouchSurfing
- By Paul Hartunian
- Published August 20th, 2008
CouchSurfing is a worldwide network for making connections between travelers and the local communities they visit. Through CouchSurfing, members can find hosts who are willing to let them crash on their couch, thus saving money on accommodation and other traveling expenses. Members can also register their home and offer free accommodation to travelers.
CouchSurfing is a great way to make friends around the world and experience local customs, traditions, and celebrations. Couchsurfing offers countless opportunities to embrace daily life elsewhere, and you never know what might happen during your stay. Hosts often take travelers to visit places they would never be able to find on their own as a regular tourist.
Of course, the biggest concern comes to mind when CouchSurfing is safety. CouchSurfing website has implemented several precautionary measures for the benefit of its surfers, hosts, and community. One of it is that every user is linked to the other users he or she knows in the system through a network of references and friend links. However, CouchSurfing is still pretty much based on trust.
CouchSurfing is not about the furniture, not just about finding free accommodations around the world; it's about making connections worldwide. The experience from CouchSurfing can be inspiring and quite possibly life-changing.
For more information, visit their website at http://www.couchsurfing.com/
CouchSurfing is a great way to make friends around the world and experience local customs, traditions, and celebrations. Couchsurfing offers countless opportunities to embrace daily life elsewhere, and you never know what might happen during your stay. Hosts often take travelers to visit places they would never be able to find on their own as a regular tourist.
Of course, the biggest concern comes to mind when CouchSurfing is safety. CouchSurfing website has implemented several precautionary measures for the benefit of its surfers, hosts, and community. One of it is that every user is linked to the other users he or she knows in the system through a network of references and friend links. However, CouchSurfing is still pretty much based on trust.
CouchSurfing is not about the furniture, not just about finding free accommodations around the world; it's about making connections worldwide. The experience from CouchSurfing can be inspiring and quite possibly life-changing.
For more information, visit their website at http://www.couchsurfing.com/
The Devil's Swimming Pool in Zimbabwe, Africa
- By Paul Hartunian
- Published July 27th, 2008
In Zimbabwe, Africa, you will find the magnificent Victoria Falls at a
height of 128m. The location is known as "The Devil's Swimming Pool".
During the months of September and December, people can swim as close as possible to the edge of the falls without falling over!
These falls are becoming well known amongst the "radical tourist"
industry as more and more people search for the ultimate experience. Would you dare? 
