A Rant for and About Airbnb Hosts
Mar21

A Rant for and About Airbnb Hosts

Lately we’ve had a run of bad luck with Airbnb hosts. Here are some ideas to keep your guests happy and improve referrals.

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Miniloft, the practically perfect aparthotel in Berlin
Dec23

Miniloft, the practically perfect aparthotel in Berlin

An aparthotel gives you the amenities of a hotel with the benefits of a studio apartment. This particular one, Miniloft, in Berlin sets quite a high standard.

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Dealing with an Airbnb Disaster
Nov02

Dealing with an Airbnb Disaster

We’ve had great Airbnb experiences over the past few years, but our luck finally gave out. Here’s what happened and what to do if it happens to you.

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Review of TravelPony
Jun18

Review of TravelPony

As we were doing our 9-week rapid tour of western Europe, I was offered some credits to try out the booking site TravelPony.com. I have my old standbys, but it’s always nice to check out another site and see what deals you can find. The timing worked out well for us to give it a whirl as we prepared to head to Marseille. The site is really geared more for people whose budget is in the mid to high range. Budget travelers won’t find...

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Finding cheap accommodation
Apr14

Finding cheap accommodation

Accommodation is one of the biggest expenses when traveling. We’ve stayed in all manner of places over the last few years. As we travel on a pretty tight budget, I wanted to share some of the tips I’ve learned to help reduce this particular cost.

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