There are lots of ways to travel: from cruising to camping, all-inclusive resorts to backpacking. Our travel style as somewhere between luxe and adventure. Most often we steer away from the “must-do” attractions at a destination. Steve’s work travel has [...]
Travellers who love using Airbnb to get a feel for what it would be like to live in a place now have another option to immerse themselves in local culture. A couple of years ago, the short-term rental company launched [...]
If you’re new to using Airbnb when travelling, you should know that it’s different than staying in a hotel. Obviously, there is more room to spread out, and you get a different feel for the place you’re visiting because you’re [...]
Many jump to the conclusion that people with more introverted personalities are shy and that they shun crowds and unfamiliar situations. Travelling introverts are advised to choose quiet, contemplative destinations, and to avoid group activities. Well, I’m an introvert and [...]
A few weeks ago, I spent nine days in London, England tagging along on Steve’s business travel. We had visited London together once before for a long weekend, which freed me up to do things a bit less touristy this [...]
Steve and I are frequent users of VRBO and Airbnb. When we’re staying in one place for more than a couple of days, a short-term rental offers many benefits over a hotel. Generally, we’ve had a super experience. But, there [...]
Vacation rentals (or short-term rentals) accessible through sites such as VRBO and Airbnb are increasingly popular. I will never shun a hotel-stay experience, but I’ve grown to love the vacation rental for longer stays because they give you an idea [...]