Ishtar Darlington
You may be surprised to find that the Couchsurfing website isn’t just a handy way to find accommodation with locals (more on that here) but that the events page, although not as populated as that of Facebook or Meetup, can pop up with some interesting gatherings from time to time.
Putting your location into the search bar will bring up any and all events going on in the area for the foreseeable future. As with Facebook, there are a few people trying to tout their classes and workshops but a lot of towns and cities now have groups of couchsurfers who meet for a coffee and a chat once a month or even more regularly.
Meeting other travelers and hosts in the area can be a great way to socialise while picking up some tips and ideas on the locality and on travelling in general so why not get out there and give it a go!
