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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I can't wait to follow the socials for this festival. Will any of the talks be streamed?
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