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Couch Surfing
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Network connecting travelers with locals offering accommodations and advice. Members can be vouched for by other members or verified by paying a fee by credit card. Includes information about the organization, searchable database, message board, and chat room.
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Friendship Force
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Nonprofit cultural exchange organization promoting friendship and goodwill through an extensive program of homestay exchanges since 1977.
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Global Freeloaders
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Online community matching guests and hosts for accommodation exchange. Testimonials, FAQs, and a member database.
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Lesbian & Gay Hospitality Exchange International
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Network of lesbians and gay men from around the world who offer their hospitality to other members.
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MeetURplanet
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Australia-based club. Registration is free but paid membership is required to contact other members.
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Pasporta Servo
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For people speaking Esperanto. There is a membership fee.
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Place2Stay
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Offers a worldwide network of private accommodations. Includes information about accommodations, a forum, FAQ and chat room.
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Servas International
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Oldest hospitality exchange organization. Website includes a newsletter, FAQ and list of countries. There is a membership fee and new members are interviewed by Servas representatives.
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Teachers Travel Web
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Open to all educators. Site also includes home exchange listings.
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Traveler Exchange
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Slovakia based club with a small number of listings.
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Warm Showers List
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List of cyclists who offer their hospitality towards other touring cyclists.
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Welcome Traveller Network
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Members pay a nominal fee for bed and breakfast when visiting other members. There are several interest groups.
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Women Welcome Women World Wide
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For women only. Aims to foster international friendship by enabling women of different countries to visit one another. There is a membership fee.
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World for Free
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Publishes a paper membership directory. There is a membership fee.
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Worldwide Homestay Exchanges
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Site with a very small number of exchange offers, mostly from France. There is a membership fee.
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Hospitality Club
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Hospitality exchange network with most members. They offer free accommodation and travel help and leave comments in each others' profiles after the stay. Includes a forum, chat, and wiki travel guides.
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Hospitality Exchange
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Publishes a paper membership directory twice a year, there is a membership fee.
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International Police Association
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This organization includes a Hospitality Club for retired and active law enforcement officers.
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Travelhoo
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One of the first online hospitality exchange networks. Features a very simple interface.
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