BY: JESSICA BEUKER 1. The Hobbit House Location: Wales, UK The hobbit house was built by Simon and Jasmine Dale for under $5,000 US. Carved into a hillside, the home was made using natural materials such as wood, mud and grass.…
New program offers travellers free accommodation in exchange for teaching hosts their language
BY: JESSICA BEUKER With more than 7,000 different languages spoken worldwide, the human population is extremely fragmented. Communication is essential to not only understanding one another, but also to minimize conflict and maximize empathy and kindness among the global population.…
A new Airbnb-style website lets you rent an adventure mobile and become a vagabond for a week
BY: ROB HOFFMAN Perhaps you’ve felt the pressure of the rising culture of road-hipsters. They’re exploring the continent while living out of vans or rigged-up trailers and making you feel like shit about the $1,000 you pay every month to…
7 incredibly unique Airbnb rentals that will make you want to pack your bags right now
BY: JESSICA BEUKER A few years ago most people didn’t even know that Airbnb existed. Now it’s the go-to travel buddy for many travellers all over the world. With affordable listings in a wide range of accommodation types, Airbnb is…
An Airbnb for refugees lets citizens share their homes with immigrants
BY: JESSICA BEUKER The current state of the refugee crisis, in which more than 3.8 million Syrian citizens are fleeing their country to escape violence and religious domination, is being met with a number of positive solutions. Citizens across Europe…
Hipcamp is the Airbnb of camping
As an avid camper my perfect summer would consist of rugged forests, secluded trails, hidden sandy beaches and a night so quiet and still, you can hear your own thoughts. Commercial camping is great, but it also comes with its…
This website combines Airbnb with camping to satisfy your wallet and your wanderlust
Playing on the frustration of high commercial camping costs, and the even greater aggravation of being kicked off of public land, HomeCamp allows campers to rent out a section of privately owned land for cheap. The benefits of HomeCamp are…