Hey guys, I've been a fulltime traveller for almost five years now; leaving behind a career in finance and IT sales.
Being a traveller on either side of the pandemic meant a lot of things...good and bad. One definite con has been the increasing price of accommodation, specifically related to Airbnb.
When I first began roaming the world in 2019, Airbnb was my default option for places to stay, and it worked well. Lots of supply. Reasonable prices. Reliable. Safe. Since the pandemic, it's just not a viable long-term solution. So here's how I overcame the challenge of finding a reasonably priced alternative to Airbnb:
1. Often the same accommodation is also listed on booking.com. Compare to see if you can save on costs.
2. Try and contact the owner directly to see if there's an opportunity to save by paying cash in hand. Note: I've had mixed experiences with this one.
3. It's funny how many hosts know other hosts! If you've connected well with your host - find out who their fr...
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Hello everyone!
WTM Africa in Cape Town is a month away (3-5 April). Are you attending? Are you exhibiting? Are you going to be a fly on the wall and see how it all goes?
Would anyone be keen to meet up with TM Cape Town during the event? Would love to meet some of you in person soon!
Hi Mriro
Will definitely be there, please also see our meetup event. Do register and see you there.
www.travelmassive.com/events/official-wtm-africa-networking-event-6167617562
Hi, yes I am. We are holding a workshop on how to tell a great story that sells your product or destination. The event will be hosted by yours truly and the dynamic actor and playwright Milton Schorr. It is a Travel massive led event. Hope you will join us. www.wtm.com/africa/en-gb/conference-programme/2023-programme/sessions-details.3186.183204.learn-how-to-craft-a-great-story-that-sells-your-destination-or-product.html
I am getting more excited as the days get closer for the Official Networking Event as well as this story telling event of yours Neil.
See U there
Dont forget to tap into the AccessAbility talks with Tarryn Tomlinson - #Able2Travel
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Awesome Karin! Thank you for sharing this, do also come to the Storytelling event on day 2, more details on WTM Africa program, or on the events section here on the TM site.
yes
Looking forward to see you Lorraine
Is it Christmas pudding time yet?
NO MAN ONLY IN NOVEMBER i forgot you this year .. but i promise to keep you one this nov coming
see you in CT
100%!
Looking forward to meet you Janine.
See you guys there / just lookout for the Ford Cortina on the left of the entrance passageway!
Yes
Will definitely be at the Wtm2023 super excited 🎉🎉#witzenbergtourism #wolseleyza
Looking forward to WTM
Good day everyone
I cannot wait to meet most of you in person tomorrow at the CTICC and at the networking event. I'm very excited about the WTM event tomorrow.
It's DAY ONE of WTMA!!!! Whoop Whoop!! How is it for you so far? Lessons learned? Have you seen any exhibitions worth raving about? Let's keep the rest of the community up to date!
I have attended 2 Indaba's in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal and it's a great experience for any SME in the country, one learn so much just after one day. Looking forward to attend this Africa Travel Indaba 2024 with my company Victoria West Tours (Pty) Ltd let's meet and great.