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No doubt you've heard about Airbnb and other services that let you rent someone's place while they're out of town. But the latest way to save a few bucks while checking out a new city sounds a little…um, crazy.

Couchsurfing offers a fantastic way to meet new people, and experience destinations like a local as you travel during your gap year.

Josh Collins is a fantastic guy who has first hand experience of sofa surfing as he had no home of his own. Josh is one of the success stories of someone who has managed, with help from friends, to…

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