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Couch Surfing
Online community based on the concept of offering a couch to visitors. To become a verified member, payment by credit card is required.
http://www.couchsurfing.com
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Friendship Force
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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Global Freeloaders
Online community matching guests and hosts for accommodation exchange. Testimonials, FAQs, and a member database.
http://www.globalfreeloaders.com
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Hospitality Club
Network with most members. They offer free accommodation and travel help. Includes a forum, chat and travel guides. Available in many languages.
http://www.hospitalityclub.org
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Hospitality Exchange
Publishes a paper membership directory twice a year, there is a membership fee.
http://www.hospex.net
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International Police Association
This organization includes a Hospitality Club for retired and active law enforcement officers.
http://www.ipa-usa.org
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Lesbian & Gay Hospitality Exchange International
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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MeetURplanet
Graphic intense Australia based club. Registration is free, but to contact other members you have to pay.
http://www.meeturplanet.com
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Pasporta Servo
For people speaking Esperanto. There is a membership fee.
http://www.tejo.org/ps/
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Place2Stay
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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Servas International
Offers a hospitality matching service, for a fee. Includes a newsletter, FAQ and list of countries.
http://www.servas.org/
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Teachers Travel Web
Open to all educators. Site also includes home exchange listings.
http://www.teacherstravelweb.com
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Traveler Exchange
Slovakia based club with a small number of listings.
http://www.traveler-exchange.com/
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Travelhoo
One of the first online hospitality exchange networks, with a very simple web interface.
http://www.travelhoo.com/
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Warm Showers List
List of cyclists who offer their hospitality towards other touring cyclists.
http://www.rogergravel.com/wsl/vh_for_a.html
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Welcome Traveller Network
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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Women Welcome Women World Wide
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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World for Free
Publishes a paper membership directory. There is a membership fee.
http://www.worldforfree.com
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Worldwide Homestay Exchanges
Site with a very small number of exchange offers, mostly from France. There is a membership fee.
http://membres.lycos.fr/elcd/
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