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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Hi friends! My husband and I are visiting Sweden and want to drive from Gothenburg Sweden to Oslo Norway; any tips for our route where to stay what to eat what to see? Thank you so much!
Hej Maria!
I highly recommend the following:
Stop for Mussels at Musselbaren in Ljungskile / Lyckorna - www.musselbaren.se/english/ljungskile/
Go on an oyster safari in Grebbestad - evertssjobod.se/en/experiences/51-oyster-safari
Stay at TanumStrand in Grebbestad - www.tanumstrand.se/?lang=en
Visit Fjällbacka - fjallbacka.com
Stop or stay in Smögen for great views, some Boardwalk shopping and seafood lunch - www.vastsverige.com/en/sotenas/produkter/smogen/?site=5
Wow! That is amazing tack så mycket Lola!! My husband just said Smögen is a very popular place, how cool! I am screenshotting all of your insights thank you so much, his grandmother has a small college in Lyckorna but did not know about Musselbaren! How cool I can't wait and we will definitely check this out and let you know how our travels went! Thank you again !!