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Hospitality Clubs:

CouchSurfing

A volunteer-based worldwide network connecting travelers with members of local communities, who offer free accommodation and/or advice. Includes information about the organization, searchable listing of members, discussion groups, community wiki, and chat room.

http://www.couchsurfing.com

Friendship Force

Nonprofit cultural exchange organization promoting friendship and goodwill through a program of homestay exchanges since 1977.

http://www.friendshipforce.org

Global Freeloaders

Online community matching guests and hosts for accommodation exchange. Testimonials, FAQs, and a member database.

http://www.globalfreeloaders.com

Graand

Free Classified Ads Portal

www.graand.com

Hospitality Club

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

Hospitality Exchange

Publishes a paper membership directory twice a year, there is a membership fee.

http://www.hospex.net

International Police Association

This organization includes a Hospitality Club for retired and active law enforcement officers.

http://www.ipa-usa.org

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

MeetURplanet

Community offering free membership to travellers and hosts. Includes city information, personal experiences and gallery.

http://www.meeturplanet.com/

Pasporta Servo

For people speaking Esperanto. There is a membership fee for those who don't offer hospitality themselves.

http://www.tejo.org/ps/

Place2Stay

Offers a worldwide network of private accommodations. Includes information about accommodations, a forum, FAQ and chat room.

http://www.place2stay.net

Servas International

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/

Teachers Travel Web

Open to all educators. Site also includes home exchange listings.

http://www.teacherstravelweb.com

Warm Showers

List of cyclists who offer their hospitality towards other touring cyclists.

http://www.warmshowers.org/

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

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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