Comments on: The Creative Guide to Free or Cheap Accommodation https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-creative-guide-to-free-or-cheap-accommodation/ Traveling full-time in a financially sustainable way Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:38:21 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-creative-guide-to-free-or-cheap-accommodation/#comment-1085022 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:23:24 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=11661#comment-1085022 In reply to Anne.

Fantastic suggestions, Anne – thank you!

]]> By: Anne https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-creative-guide-to-free-or-cheap-accommodation/#comment-1084810 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:23:23 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=11661#comment-1084810 I highly recommend these two couchsurfing communities for female travellers:

Host a Sister – Facebook group where women around the world can find accommodations.
Travel Ladies – mobile app connecting women who want to travel with other women who want to host them

]]> By: Steven Wong https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-creative-guide-to-free-or-cheap-accommodation/#comment-795141 Sat, 23 May 2020 07:12:19 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=11661#comment-795141 Hi Nora,
First of all thanks for such a detailed overview. You have highlighted each and every point within this article, impressed with your creativity and way of catching things from the surrounding atmosphere.

]]> By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-creative-guide-to-free-or-cheap-accommodation/#comment-731914 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 20:00:54 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=11661#comment-731914 In reply to Angela Strayer.

Hi Angela,
While I didn’t see many families at the places where I volunteered, I am aware that there are many places that accept children. It’s a matter of finding a place that’s a good fit for everybody.

]]> By: Angela Strayer https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-creative-guide-to-free-or-cheap-accommodation/#comment-731884 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:50:49 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=11661#comment-731884 Hi Nora,

Thanks for such good information! I’m curious if you know how these would work with a child? I’d love to travel with my 4 year old daughter and she would love to milk a goat or be involved in other things like you suggested. Did you happen to see any children traveling to these places during your visits?

Thanks!
Angela

]]> By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-creative-guide-to-free-or-cheap-accommodation/#comment-713631 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 20:41:37 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=11661#comment-713631 In reply to Matt.

Thanks for the great suggestions, Matt!

]]> By: Matt https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-creative-guide-to-free-or-cheap-accommodation/#comment-713565 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:46:40 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=11661#comment-713565 About House Sitting: I’m surprised to see Housesittingworld included here, as it is not a house sitting platform, just a website with a small aggregator section. A far superior aggregator is Housesitsearch, with more platforms and advanced filters – and it is free! There are also country specific platforms and other smaller platforms that are worth visiting, though I don’t see them included in many places: Housesitmexico, Mindahome, Housesittingtasmania, kindredspiritshouse, amongst others.

]]> By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-creative-guide-to-free-or-cheap-accommodation/#comment-708625 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 16:23:44 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=11661#comment-708625 In reply to Cindy.

Hey Cindy,
If you’ve been traveling since 2014, and living overseas since June, I’d say you’re out of the “new traveler” category! 😉
Anyway, I’m glad you enjoyed my tips and info. And I’m even more glad that your experiences thus far have all been good!

]]> By: Cindy https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-creative-guide-to-free-or-cheap-accommodation/#comment-708534 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 09:58:57 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=11661#comment-708534 Hello Nora,
I truly enjoyed this blog. Thank you for ALL the valuable tips and stories. I am a fairly new traveler, started in November 2014 traveling across America and now am overseas (mostly Europe) since June. I have had a variety of experiences with Workaway, couchsurfing, hostels, AirBnB and hotels. All have been good as I am very discerning with my choices. As you have wisely advised, be aware and make smart choices. Thank you, again. You are encouraging to us travelers and wannabes.
Cheers,
Cindy

]]> By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-creative-guide-to-free-or-cheap-accommodation/#comment-708463 Fri, 05 Oct 2018 23:02:35 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=11661#comment-708463 In reply to Amit.

Hey Amit,
I’m glad you found a good fit with house-sitting! Every gig is different, but certainly, if you’re looking for some simple downtime (to do something exciting like writing a book! Wheee!!!), and don’t mind the work involved with caring for animals, then it can be fabulous.
Sounds like you had an iffy couchsurfing experience. Eek!

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