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Radio 4,1 min

Laurie Taylor explores Couchsurfing

Thinking Allowed

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Paula Bialski talks to Thinking Allowed’s Laurie Taylor about the phenomenon of ‘couchsurfing’ – travelling the world while staying at the homes of accommodating strangers. Paula discusses with Laurie the skill needed to be a successful couchsurfer and how to get on in the home of a complete stranger.

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