Servas opens up a world of unique travel experiences, connecting you with individuals across the globe who are eager to share their lives and cultures. By becoming part of the Servas network, you gain access to enriching journeys and create lasting, meaningful relationships.
Staying with Servas hosts offers an unparalleled opportunity to deeply immerse yourself in the destinations you explore. It’s about more than just seeing the sights; it’s about forging genuine bonds with local people. Imagine being welcomed into their homes, participating in their daily routines, and receiving insider tips on hidden gems and local favorites. These stays are built on shared experiences and conversations that celebrate our differences while recognizing our common humanity. Servas truly embodies the idea that everywhere you go, you’re among friends.
Servas is a special way of seeing the world as a place where there are no strangers.
This sentiment is at the heart of Servas. Our diverse global community welcomes travelers from all walks of life, whether you’re a seasoned explorer or setting off on your very first international adventure. What unites us is a shared sense of curiosity and a desire to approach new cultures with openness and respect.
Joining Servas is about more than just travel; it’s about actively contributing to a more peaceful and understanding world. Through the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and personal stories, both travelers and hosts work together to bridge cultural gaps. We embrace our diverse perspectives and strive to build a more harmonious and sustainable global community through these person-to-person connections facilitated by Servas.
Embracing Sustainable Travel with Servas
International travel is a remarkable privilege, increasingly accessible to people worldwide. However, it’s crucial to acknowledge the environmental impact of our journeys. Servas encourages a more conscious and sustainable approach to travel. While tourism significantly benefits many economies, we can, and should, mitigate its negative environmental consequences.
Servas provides resources and tips to help you travel more sustainably. You can find practical advice on our Sustainable travel tips page and explore further resources on our Links page.
Servas Supports Women Traveling Solo
(Servas International video)
Servas is a supportive network for all travelers, including women venturing out on their own. We understand the unique considerations for solo female travelers and offer a safe and welcoming community. In a video presented at the Servas International Conference in India, female Servas members shared their inspiring solo travel experiences.
Discover firsthand accounts from women in our network about their solo journeys and the empowering support they found through Servas on our Women travelling with Servas page.
Essential Information for Servas Travelers
When you stay with a Servas host, it’s based on mutual respect and cultural exchange, not financial transactions. Hosts generously offer hospitality, and travelers, in turn, show their appreciation by respecting agreed arrangements and demonstrating thoughtful conduct.
For detailed guidance on becoming a Servas traveler, including creating your profile, finding and contacting hosts, and understanding host-stay expectations, please visit our Information for travellers page.
The Servas Ethical Code: Guiding Principles
Servas members, both hosts and travelers, are united by a shared commitment to tolerance and understanding. We believe that by exchanging ideas, experiences, and knowledge, we actively contribute to building a more peaceful world. Our core values center on caring for both people and our planet.
The Servas Ethical Code clearly outlines these principles, ensuring that all members understand and align with the vision, mission, and values of Servas. You can read the full code on our Ethical Code for Servas Members page.
Join the Servas Global Community
If you’re intrigued by the prospect of traveling with Servas and connecting with a global network of welcoming hosts, we invite you to learn more about becoming a member.
How to join Servas to start your journey of authentic and meaningful travel with Servas.
