CouchSurfing – www.couchsurfing.com -CouchSurfing is a worldwide network for making connections between travelers and hosts in the local communities they visit. We have met some of the most amazing people through using this site. Often the experience is like staying with a tour guide who personalizes your tour to what you are interested in. We love it!
Warm Showers – www.warmshowers.org – a website that lists those willing to extend hospitality to touring cyclists; hospitality can range from a spot in the back yard to a bed, warm showers, laundry and food; must be a member of the site and you’ll have access to the other members and locations.
Hostels.com – www.hostels.com – More than 20,000 hostels and other cheap places to stay worldwide. A simple search from the front page will find you any available hostels in the area you’ll be in. You can also find the prices, read reviews, view pictures, and even book a room in advance via the website.
Hostels.net – www.hostels.net – An online network of independent hostels worldwide. They offer a wide range of quality budget accommodation for backpackers and budget travelers in destinations all over the world including Australia, America and Europe. Choose from over 5,500 hostels listed with new properties being added daily. You can find the prices, read reviews, view pictures, and even book a room in advance via the website.
Craigslist rideshare – www.craigslist.org -Find your local area and there will be a link for rideshare under the community section. This is a great place to find a ride, or to find people who will help pay gas and/ or help with the driving on long car trips.
HouseSitMexico.com – www.HouseSitMexico.com – Connects homeowners and house sitters in Mexico. House-sitters sign up for $29 a year and can then apply for any house-sit that comes up. This is perfect for travel if you don’t have a set schedule, or if you want to go somewhere and stay long enough to explore and learn the area. Homeowners sign up and list for free.
HouseSitAmerica.com – www.HouseSitAmerica.com – Connects homeowners and house sitters in the US. House-sitters sign up for $29 a year and can then apply for any house-sit that comes up. This is perfect for travel if you don’t have a set schedule, or if you want to go somewhere and stay long enough to explore and learn the area. Homeowners sign up and list for free.