Airbnb
www.airbnb.com
Website that allows you to book directly with the hosts and offers up some interesting and different accommodation options.
Travellers and accommodation review each other and the website takes a smaller percentage of the booking cost as a commission. AirBnB facilitates economic contribution to local communities rather than lining the pockets of big businesses
HelpX
www.helpx.net
HelpX is an online listing of host organic farms, non-organic farms, farmstays, homestays, ranches, lodges, B&Bs, backpackers hostels and even sailing boats who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation
HelpStay
https://www.helpstay.com/
A new contact platform between host and helpers. They hold a database of Farms, House Holders, Art Retreat Centres, Eco- villages, Backpacker Hostels, Surf Lodges, Vineyards, Ranches, Schools, Monasteries and Kibbutzim, all who are looking for a few hours of honest help and offering accommodation and food in exchange.
Man in seat 61
www.seat61.com
Amazing website that has documented rail, bus and ferry travel all over he world. As we’re trying to avoid flying where at all possible-this is our first reference point for every journey that we make. Relatively up-to-date information on schedules and prices, as well as great reviews of the travel experience…A truly brilliant website!
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