CouchSurfer

I am now part of the CouchSurfing collective. It takes the community aspect that I love about hostels and takes it another step. You register and make your couch [potentially] available to travelers [you have veto power and can read other peoples experiences with them] or you can just show them around your neck of the woods. In return, you have access to other peoples couches and personal tours the world over. I think this might make for a great experience during the Chinese New Year when I explore Southeast Asia.