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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. Includes information about the organization, searchable database, message board, and chat room.
http://www.couchsurfing.com
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Nonprofit cultural exchange organization promoting friendship and goodwill through an extensive program of homestay exchanges since 1977.
http://www.friendshipforce.org
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Online community matching guests and hosts for accommodation exchange. Testimonials, FAQs, and a member database.
http://www.globalfreeloaders.com
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Volunteer members offer free accommodation and travel help and leave comments in each others' profiles after the stay. Includes a forum, chat, and wiki travel guides.
http://www.hospitalityclub.org
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Publishes a paper membership directory twice a year, there is a membership fee.
http://www.hospex.net
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This organization includes a Hospitality Club for retired and active law enforcement officers.
http://www.ipa-usa.org
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Network of lesbians and gay men from around the world who offer their hospitality to other members.
http://www.lghei.org
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Australia-based club. Registration is free but paid membership is required to contact other members.
http://www.meeturplanet.com
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Offers a worldwide network of private accommodations. Includes information about accommodations, a forum, FAQ and chat room.
http://www.place2stay.net
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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.
http://www.servas.org/
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Open to all educators. Site also includes home exchange listings.
http://www.teacherstravelweb.com
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Members pay a nominal fee for bed and breakfast when visiting other members. There are several interest groups.
http://www.welcometraveller.org
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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.
http://www.womenwelcomewomen.org.uk
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