It all started with a seemingly completely ordinary idea. The roommates in San Francisco could no longer afford to pay the rent, which by the way is incredibly high, and thought of remodeling the apartment so that they could rent it out to three more visitors. Inflatable bed and breakfast pillows might solve their housing problem for a while, they thought. Nine years later, the value of this idea is 25 billion US dollars.
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Watch out Game of Thrones fans! If you've ever wanted to vacation in the land of Westeros, the mystical world of this popular TV series, your wish has now come true. The online portal Airbnb, a free online marketplace for letting and renting living space, has listed a series of accommodations that are close to movie locations through its blog. Options range from a majestic castle in Ireland, luxury Bedouin tents in Morocco, to cozy rooms on the picturesque coast of Dubrovnik.
Many people cannot afford an education, do not dare to start a family because of child care, or do not have the means for a vacation. That's why there are companies that can cover these costs for you. It sounds unbelievable, but such 'miracles' do exist.
If you are looking for an escape from the daily routine and want to connect with nature, then Folly Mojave is the right choice for you. This second part of the Folly collection offers minimalist yet luxurious structures that will allow you to fully relax and escape into the embrace of nature.
Airbnb has upgraded its service with Airbnb Luxe, where 2,000 carefully selected luxury homes from around the world await you.
Forget “fancy” hotels, these airbnbs will truly make you feel like you're part of the royal family.
A month ago, we introduced you to the Lego house, which was designed in the architectural studio of Bjarka Ingels. You remember, don't you? Well, a month later, Lego joined forces with Airbnb, the hottest accommodation provider in the world right now. You probably already know what they have prepared.
We're kicking off a week of discovering the world of imaginative interior design from the seven web giants Twitter, Google, Facebook, Instagram, Foursquare, Dropbox and Airbnb. Aiming at the vision of investing in a relaxed working environment for the well-being of their employees, they bring unprecedented inspiration and encouragement to other companies.
If the "dinner on the edge" offered by the Krvavec ski resort in its cable car is not enough of an adrenaline rush for you, then we suggest that you take a break in the cable car of the Courchevel ski resort in the French Alps, where, with a little luck, you will be able to spend the night 270 meters above the ground.
Can you imagine spending a wonderful night on one of the seven wonders of the modern world, the Great Wall of China? Sign up on the Airbnb website and you might just be the one to enjoy a stunning 360-degree view from your rooms of the sunrise and sunset of the Chinese sun.
Quetzalcoatl, or the Feathered Serpent, is the god of the ancient Central American peoples who brought wisdom and culture to people. Although many still worship him today, no one expected him to find a new home.
We've rounded up a selection of top-rated tours, courses and activities around the world that travelers say have changed their lives. If not, at least they made for unforgettable memories.