In the first part of our two part Couchsurfing series we introduce Couchsurfing and you can find out if it suits your travel style. Couchsurfing is a bit of a traveller phenomenon; some people swear by it, some couldn’t think of anything worse. I am one of the former. For me couchsurfing is not just a cheap alternative to a hotel, it also gives you the chance to experience a bit of local culture and take a break from the monotony of generic travel. However it’s not for every