https://couchers.org/blog News and updates from Couchers.org, the non-profit couch surfing platform. en https://couchers.org/blog/2026/02/16/couchers-inc-financials-2025 https://couchers.org/blog/2026/02/16/couchers-inc-financials-2025 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Summary of the financials of Couchers, Inc. for 2025. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2026/02/05/couchers-v1.2-release https://couchers.org/blog/2026/02/05/couchers-v1.2-release Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT We've been busy! More about our donation drive results, dark mode, merch shop and mobile app Beta. Nicole https://couchers.org/blog/2026/01/04/merch-shop-release https://couchers.org/blog/2026/01/04/merch-shop-release Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT We’re excited to share a milestone the community has been waiting for: The official Couchers Merchandise Shop is now live! Iason https://couchers.org/blog/2025/10/28/couchers-fall-release https://couchers.org/blog/2025/10/28/couchers-fall-release Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT We've released a number of new features, and fixed many bugs. We discuss more of what's next. We also moved to roughly a quarterly release schedule, which helps us keep on track better with smaller releases. Nicole https://couchers.org/blog/2025/07/01/releasing-couchers-v1 https://couchers.org/blog/2025/07/01/releasing-couchers-v1 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT We are out of Beta and in v1: we're releasing a new strategy around safe & active community instead of bashing our competitors, a fancy redesigned landing page, and a bunch of new features to make core couch surfing functionality better! Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2025/05/11/v0.9.9-release https://couchers.org/blog/2025/05/11/v0.9.9-release Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Read about last major updates before v1! Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2025/05/10/how-to-add-couchers-org-phone-home-screen https://couchers.org/blog/2025/05/10/how-to-add-couchers-org-phone-home-screen Sat, 10 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Did you know you can turn any website into a quick-access icon on your phone's home screen—just like an app? No downloads required! Whether you want faster access to Couchers.org or another favorite site, this simple trick keeps everything just one tap away. Chris https://couchers.org/blog/2025/04/20/couchers-inc-financials-2024 https://couchers.org/blog/2025/04/20/couchers-inc-financials-2024 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Summary of the financials of Couchers, Inc. for 2024. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2025/04/12/50k-couchers-milestone-reached https://couchers.org/blog/2025/04/12/50k-couchers-milestone-reached Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Couchers.org welcomes 50,000th member. Preparing for v1 launch, introducing exciting new features. Colleen, Jesse https://couchers.org/blog/2024/09/08/summer-2024-updates https://couchers.org/blog/2024/09/08/summer-2024-updates Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Catch up on news with Couchers: read about what's been going on and what's coming up this in the rest of 2024! Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2024/06/12/where-we-are-and-where-we-are-going https://couchers.org/blog/2024/06/12/where-we-are-and-where-we-are-going Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Read some discussion on the state of the Couchers.org project and our plans for the future from Couchers.org co-founder Aapeli. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2024/04/30/new-board-members https://couchers.org/blog/2024/04/30/new-board-members Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT The outgoing Board of Couchers, Inc. has approved three new Directors to the Board of Directors of the 501(c)(3) non-profit backing the Couchers.org project. Learn more about the Board of Directors and some minor tweaks to our governance. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2023/02/25/importance-of-references https://couchers.org/blog/2023/02/25/importance-of-references Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT References are a powerful way to make communities safer - especially communities comprised of strangers traveling around the world. These tips will help you write better references, making Couchers a safer experience for everyone. Bob https://couchers.org/blog/2022/10/11/traveling-in-a-post-covid-world https://couchers.org/blog/2022/10/11/traveling-in-a-post-covid-world Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT How are people navigating the world of couch surfing now that people are starting to travel again after being locked in for the pandemic? Bob https://couchers.org/blog/2022/09/20/creating-a-good-request https://couchers.org/blog/2022/09/20/creating-a-good-request Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT A guide for new couch surfers on how to send the best request to get hosted! Bob https://couchers.org/blog/2022/08/30/setting-up-your-profile https://couchers.org/blog/2022/08/30/setting-up-your-profile Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT A guide for new couch surfers on how to set up your profile so you can host people or get hosted! Bob https://couchers.org/blog/2022/03/13/hosting-refugees-and-finding-shelter-with-couchers-org-en https://couchers.org/blog/2022/03/13/hosting-refugees-and-finding-shelter-with-couchers-org-en Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Host refugees or find shelter with Couchers.org Itsi https://couchers.org/blog/2022/02/13/development-updates https://couchers.org/blog/2022/02/13/development-updates Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2022/02/07/five-things-to-do-in-any-city https://couchers.org/blog/2022/02/07/five-things-to-do-in-any-city Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT If you're new to traveling, whether solo or with friends, going to a new city can be exciting but it's hard to know where to start. Here are tips for some things you can do in any city. Anna https://couchers.org/blog/2022/01/30/development-updates https://couchers.org/blog/2022/01/30/development-updates Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2022/01/26/five-advantages-of-couch-surfing https://couchers.org/blog/2022/01/26/five-advantages-of-couch-surfing Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT Some great reasons you should start couch surfing! And some advice to have the best time doing it. Anna https://couchers.org/blog/2022/01/20/couchers-becomes-501c3-nonprofit https://couchers.org/blog/2022/01/20/couchers-becomes-501c3-nonprofit Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT Read about our successful transformation into a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and how this will allow us to grow further. https://couchers.org/blog/2022/01/16/development-updates https://couchers.org/blog/2022/01/16/development-updates Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2021/12/31/development-updates https://couchers.org/blog/2021/12/31/development-updates Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2021/12/10/talk-of-the-town https://couchers.org/blog/2021/12/10/talk-of-the-town Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Our biweekly digest for the Couchers.org forum. Did you know we have vibrant public discussions about couch surfing and the future of Couchers.org? Everyone is welcome to participate! Marlies https://couchers.org/blog/2021/11/10/talk-of-the-town https://couchers.org/blog/2021/11/10/talk-of-the-town Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT Our biweekly digest for the Couchers.org forum. Did you know we have vibrant public discussions about couch surfing and the future of Couchers.org? Everyone is welcome to participate! Marlies https://couchers.org/blog/2021/10/13/talk-of-the-town https://couchers.org/blog/2021/10/13/talk-of-the-town Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT Our biweekly digest for the Couchers.org forum. Did you know we have vibrant public discussions about couch surfing and the future of Couchers.org? Everyone is welcome to participate! Marlies https://couchers.org/blog/2021/10/10/development-updates https://couchers.org/blog/2021/10/10/development-updates Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2021/09/29/talk-of-the-town https://couchers.org/blog/2021/09/29/talk-of-the-town Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Our biweekly digest for the Couchers.org forum. Did you know we have vibrant public discussions about couch surfing and the future of Couchers.org? Everyone is welcome to participate! Marlies https://couchers.org/blog/2021/09/26/development-updates https://couchers.org/blog/2021/09/26/development-updates Sun, 26 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2021/08/29/development-updates https://couchers.org/blog/2021/08/29/development-updates Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2021/08/25/talk-of-the-town https://couchers.org/blog/2021/08/25/talk-of-the-town Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT Our biweekly digest for the Couchers.org forum. Did you know we have vibrant public discussions about couch surfing and the future of Couchers.org? Everyone is welcome to participate! Natalia https://couchers.org/blog/2021/08/15/development-updates https://couchers.org/blog/2021/08/15/development-updates Sun, 15 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2021/08/11/talk-of-the-town https://couchers.org/blog/2021/08/11/talk-of-the-town Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT Our biweekly digest for the Couchers.org forum. Did you know we have vibrant public discussions about couch surfing and the future of Couchers.org? Everyone is welcome to participate! Natalia https://couchers.org/blog/2021/08/01/development-updates https://couchers.org/blog/2021/08/01/development-updates Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2021/07/28/talk-of-the-town https://couchers.org/blog/2021/07/28/talk-of-the-town Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Our biweekly digest for the Couchers.org forum. Did you know we have vibrant public discussions about couch surfing and the future of Couchers.org? Everyone is welcome to participate! Natalia https://couchers.org/blog/2021/07/18/development-updates https://couchers.org/blog/2021/07/18/development-updates Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2021/07/17/talk-of-the-town https://couchers.org/blog/2021/07/17/talk-of-the-town Sat, 17 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Our biweekly digest for the Couchers.org forum. Did you know we have vibrant public discussions about couch surfing and the future of Couchers.org? Everyone is welcome to participate! Natalia https://couchers.org/blog/2021/07/04/development-updates https://couchers.org/blog/2021/07/04/development-updates Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2021/06/27/town-hall https://couchers.org/blog/2021/06/27/town-hall Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT We kicked off our first Open Town Hall event, read the questions and answers here. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2021/06/20/development-updates https://couchers.org/blog/2021/06/20/development-updates Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2021/06/19/qa-couchers-volunteers-darren https://couchers.org/blog/2021/06/19/qa-couchers-volunteers-darren Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT Meet Darren, senior frontend engineer Emily https://couchers.org/blog/2021/06/06/development-updates https://couchers.org/blog/2021/06/06/development-updates Sun, 06 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2021/06/04/qa-couchers-volunteers-mindy https://couchers.org/blog/2021/06/04/qa-couchers-volunteers-mindy Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT Get to know Mindy: graphic designer and writer Emily https://couchers.org/blog/2021/05/23/development-updates https://couchers.org/blog/2021/05/23/development-updates Sun, 23 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2021/05/16/couchers-one-year-anniversary https://couchers.org/blog/2021/05/16/couchers-one-year-anniversary Sun, 16 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT A brief recap of the platform’s milestones so far, and what we hope to achieve over the next 12 months. Mindy https://couchers.org/blog/2021/05/09/development-updates https://couchers.org/blog/2021/05/09/development-updates Sun, 09 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2021/05/01/virtual-events-couch-surfing-pandemic https://couchers.org/blog/2021/05/01/virtual-events-couch-surfing-pandemic Sat, 01 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT How one writer joined and developed a virtual community of avid couch surfers during the pandemic. Emily https://couchers.org/blog/2021/04/25/development-updates https://couchers.org/blog/2021/04/25/development-updates Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT Read the latest updates from the Couchers.org development team. Aapeli https://couchers.org/blog/2021/04/07/qa-couchers-volunteers-lucas https://couchers.org/blog/2021/04/07/qa-couchers-volunteers-lucas Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT Meet our frontend development team lead: Lucas! Emily https://couchers.org/blog/2021/04/05/qa-couchers-volunteers-miuriel https://couchers.org/blog/2021/04/05/qa-couchers-volunteers-miuriel Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT We're chatting with Miuriel, our graphic design team lead. Emily https://couchers.org/blog/2021/03/29/qa-couchers-volunteers-nolo https://couchers.org/blog/2021/03/29/qa-couchers-volunteers-nolo Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Get to know our forum admin: Nolo! Emily https://couchers.org/blog/2021/03/25/couch-surfing-online-events-community https://couchers.org/blog/2021/03/25/couch-surfing-online-events-community Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Couchsurfing™ support has released an update, changing the policy to ban virtual events across the platform. Emily