Couchsurfing connects travelers with locals who offer free accommodations, fostering cultural exchange and building a global community around shared experiences rather than commercialized travel services.
Sharetraveler is a directory of services in the sharing economy focused on travel. It lists platforms for shared accommodations, ride-sharing, and other collaborative travel services, helping travelers explore options that minimize costs and environmental impact.
Fairbnb is an ethical alternative to traditional vacation rental platforms. It redistributes 50% of its platform fees to local community projects, combining collaborative consumption in travel with a social and ecological impact.
Beyond accommodations, Airbnb Experiences allows locals to offer unique activities like guided tours, workshops, or cultural events to travelers. It’s a way to share local knowledge and skills, emphasizing collaborative consumption in tourism.
RentMyStay allows users to rent fully-furnished homes for short or medium-term stays, emphasizing a flexible, share-based economy for living spaces without the long-term commitment of leases.
HomeExchange allows users to swap homes for short or long stays instead of paying for accommodation. It fosters a sense of global community and promotes sustainable travel by making better use of existing housing resources.
Couchers is a nonprofit alternative to Couchsurfing, connecting travelers with hosts who offer free accommodations. It focuses on community building and fostering genuine cultural exchange without a commercial focus.
WeSwap is a peer-to-peer currency exchange platform that allows travelers to swap currencies with one another. It offers lower fees than traditional currency exchange services and promotes collaborative consumption in the financial sector.
