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Finding a host on couchsurfing can be difficult in big cities at peak times. I was getting five requests per day at times. Try to bring something to the table where you surf rather than giving a potential host the impression that you're only in it for the free accommodation. One great way to do this is to increase your commuity value by hosting some people before you leave.

also check out WOOFing. You can stay for free on farms and such in return for some work, not necessarily farming, sure there would be plenty of opportunities for web design or SEO work