08/21/24 “Airbnb is not about the space you rent; it’s about the experiences you create.” – Nathan Blecharczyk - Founder

TODAY, I AM GOING TO ADVANCE THE NOTION THAT SERIOUS WANDERERS & VAGABONDS SHOULD SEEK OUT SOME OF THE BEST PLACES TO LAY THEIR HEADS AFTER A DAY OF WALKING AND EXPLORING - AIRBNB! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO BELOW FOR SOME OF THE DIVERSITY YOU CAN ENJOY WITH ONE OF THE FIRST ONLINE MARKET PLACES FOR SHORT & LONG TERM RENTALS AT LOWER PRICES. SORRY FOR THE SPANISH. I COULDNT MAKE IT CHANGE TO ENGLISH.

 

The First One - Oregon

The first AIRBNB we ever stayed in made an impression. Margot's Place was elegantly designed with numerous skylights over the bed and a nice shower in the bath. It was a garage apartment designed by an architect who lived in the house located in a high-end area of Eugene Oregon. After landing in Eugene, we stayed one night in this very cool spot to rest before heading to our ultimate destination. The owner left us some nice muffins, coffee and fruit at our door for breakfast the next morning. The price today - $78 - $85 per night depending on when you go. 

Spain

My second favorite country, after Italy, is España. The city of Barcelona is unlike any place in Europe. Art, architecture, food, people - all the best you could ask for. On this adventure, our kids met us in Barcelona. With five of us, we needed a place where we could spread out, so I reserved a beautiful, well-designed, three bedroom - two bath AIRBNB - Stylish Apartment C in City Center   located in downtown Barcelona within easy walking distance to many museums and other attractions. And, as luck would have it, a small high-end grocer was across the street. And, for a three bedroom, two bath located downtown, the price was very reasonable.

One of the most famous cathedrals in Europe, La Sagrada Familia, is just a 20-minute walk from the AIRBNB.   It was designed by Antonia Gaudi, considered by many architectural experts to be the greatest architect of the 20th century. Design and construction started in 1882. It will be completed in 2026. Gaudi spent 43 years working on the design and construction of this powerful, graceful structure. 

Athens

I mention this place because the AIRBNB we rented, Great Design Acropolis Apartment, was one of the best designed, most luxurious places we have ever stayed. Athens? It's just a giant dirty city, kinda like Rome. It does have the Parthenon, the Acropolis and other ancient buildings showing the brilliance of architecture built as far back as 447 BC. Experiencing those ancient places was truly amazing. But, Athens is not a beautiful place to hang your hat. We were there long enough to see the ancient world. Because of the location, access to all the interesting buildings, museums and other attractions was simple and quick. And, even in today's high-priced world of travel, you can land this place for a paltry $110 a night.

The Good Old USA

AIRBNB is everywhere with prices that leave money in your pocket - even in the greatest, most expensive country to travel in on the planet. We stayed in this uber cool place in the middle of Savannah last year - The Jesse Mount B&B Carriage House Off Jones St. . Up the stairs you will find a spacious studio carriage house on West Jones Street, located in the heart of Savannah within easy walking distance of great restaurants, museums and other attractions. With a stunning courtyard, large bathroom and plenty of room to relax it is perfect for a romantic few days to enjoy the oldest city in Georgia. It currently rents for a cool $99 per night.

Just a few examples of great places to stay with AIRBNB and save your cash for culinary delights and libations.

 

Oh, so true for this Wandering Vagabond. Trust me - Try it - you'll like it!

D.L.Stafford

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK

All travelers have weird and even scary things happen while traveling. Here is a funny story from Comic Great Jim Gaffigan about the travail encountered checking into a hotel. In my experience, this never happens when you check into an AIRBNB.