There are so many different ways in which to travel. And I don't just mean what mode of transport you use, but also what choices you make and what kind of travel you want to embark on. For example, would you want to live in Manhattan hotel apartments or in budget hotels? Someone may be able to travel around the world on the budget that someone else might need for a local luxury holiday!
As more and more people realise the accessibility of travel, new concepts are evolving around world travel. People no longer only travel for a holiday, but may also choose to adopt a nomadic lifestyle, working as they travel to different places around the globe. This type of travel is clearly not confined only to holidays; rather it is a way of life.
Couch surfing is another concept that is catching on quite quickly among budget travellers. Living in people's homes as a guest and sleeping on their couch is the basic premise of this concept! For budget travellers, this can be a good way to save money and make new friends.
Of course, living in a hotel, by yourself is quite different from living within the local community. This can give us an entirely different perspective on the place, and it is this insight that many couch surfers crave.