I first sign up for Airbnb almost 10 years ago, when I was still traveling frequently overseas. There’s not as many Airbnb properties in the Philippines yet, so we use Airbnb as an alternative to look for good accommodations that fit our hostel budgets, but doesn’t make us feel like we’re having a hostel experience (introverts, what can I say?).
Click on the property name to view the listing on Airbnb, and take note of the date of stay. The property would have probably changed since then!
Green Oasis in Casablanca, Morocco
Date of stay: October 2011
Our first Airbnb experience! It’s a gorgeous house — one of those kinds that you see in magazines, and it looks exactly like it. We were unable to meet Christina, our host, but she made sure that we were taken care of.
Pros: Nice accommodation, really gorgeous bathroom, very accommodating host.
Cons: It’s a bit hard to find (back then), and it’s away from the main tourist drag, which would be hard if you plan to do some sightseeing.
Eleanna’s in Mykonos, Greece
Date of stay: October 2013
A cozy room in the center of Chora, the center of Mykonos. There were three of us staying in this space, and it was a good fit for us. There is a small kitchenette so we were able to prepare meals while we were there.
Pros: Great location, lots of shops, and restaurants nearby. Walkable from the port and to the windmills.
Cons: A bit hard to find, but you can ask for a pick up at the port.
Semi-one Bedroom apartment in Bangkok, Thailand
Date of stay: October 2015
Booked this when I attended the Travel Blogger Exchange in Bangkok, which was held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The room is quite big, spacious for one or two people staying there.
Pros: Spacious room, full size closet, kitchen, fridge.
Cons: Location is a bit hard to find. It’s a bit of a walk to the nearby eatery, but there are plenty of motorcycle taxis passing by that you can hail to take you to the nearest station or mall.
Highlight ideal location studio in Taipei, Taiwan
Date of stay: November 2017
An apartment inside a mid-rise building in Zhongshan. Roomy for two, but can feel cramped if there are more of you in the room. It’s walking distance to the Huangshan 1916 Creative Park, which was the main purpose of our trip.
Pros: Family Mart on the side of the building, and plenty of eateries and shops nearby, including a weekend market across the street.
Cons: It’s right smack in the middle of two stations, and it’s a fair bit of walk to get to either of one. At the time we visited, they were having problems with some leaks, so there was water inside the apartment, but the hosts made sure we had a dehumidifier in the room.
Central Park Modern Suite in Melbourne, Australia
Date of stay: May 2019
A private room inside a high rise condominium right smack in the middle of the Melbourne CBD. The host lives in the other room, and we have access to the kitchen and was able to put stuff in the fridge. Our room also has an ensuite toilet, and its own TV.
Pros: Building with very good security, walking distance from the Southern Cross station. It’s also within the free tram zone, so getting around the Melbourne CBD is very cheap and easy.
Cons: Because it’s a high rise, there’s a wait for the lifts during peak hours, especially when two of the three elevators conk out.
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