Couchsurfing South America: The Shifts of Blasé
When I was traveling I made no commitments: never booked a hostel until I got there, only paid for one night in case I wanted to leave, and said thanks ...
Couchsurfing South America: Too High for Words in Chiloé
“Si, no Ingles,” she says, fragmenting a smile together, “I no speak English.” We sat soundless around the kitchen table like lifeless decoration, we all burst into one communal flare ...
Couchsurfing South America: Emily and Me in Sucre
They only knew each other for a week then decided to travel together, but this won’t be that, will it?
Couchsurfing South America: Fireworks in Rio
Brianna’s clothes flap like artificial tree leaves under thin, wooden boards and recycled clothesline pins adjacent to the windowsill. Under bobbing red curls, she smiles precariously.
Couchsurfing South America: The Safe Sandbox of Santiago
Our traveling columnist, David Hargreaves, takes a look around Santiago with low expectations.
Couchsurfing South America: Over the Andes Mountains
In his latest Couchsurfing column, David Hargreaves braves the stark white snowfields of the Andes.
Couchsurfing South America: A Nymphomaniac in Buenos Aires
“There’s two things you should know about me before you stay at my place. One: I sleep a lot. Two: I’m kind of a Nympho.” In the latest of his ...
Couchsurfing South America: A Locked Door in Cusco
In the first of a new travel series, David Hargreaves begins his Couchsurfing trek across South America – only to find a locked door in Cusco, Peru.