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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Have you ever been looking for a quiet restaurant or cafe to work from, or catch up with friends without having to shout across the table?
Soundprint is an app and directory that allows users from all over the world to record and share quiet venues.
Cool idea. A lot of times I went to work from a cafe that was very loud and was hard to focus. Would love to check that beforehand.
Exactly! When I lived in Bangkok this was the hardest thing, to find a cafe or space that didn't play loud music.
My first thought was "That's so great for accessibility purposes as well!" So many travellers don't want to deal with loud environments and I know it's not the main purpose of this app but it's a good example of how technology can serve unexpected markets.
Thank you Ian! New city Quiet Lists inc. Denver, Toronto, Boston and others will be published soon!