Written by Michelle O'Beirne
10 tips for being a great homestay host
We're proud to say we have some of the nicest and most welcoming hosts, but who isn't looking for simple ways to get more from their homestay profile. We've put together some of...
We're proud to say we have some of the nicest and most welcoming hosts, but who isn't looking for simple ways to get more from their homestay profile. We've put together some of...
Spain is a fantastic country, full of diverse landscapes, a multitude of lively cultural festivals and some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet. Here are 10 of our favourite cities throughout..
Meet Eamon and Marie, a retired couple from Templeogue in Dublin who have been homestay hosts for many years. These Homestay pros regularly have their home filled with a mix of short and longer term guests from around the world. With 100s of brilliant guest reviews...
Taking time out and booking a getaway can do wonders for you. But why not pair it with practising something you love or learning a new skill altogether? Add new depths to your trip by...
When Thomas set out on his solo adventure, little did he know just how impactful the trip would be. Having been born in India but now living in the United States, he was returning after 25 years to rediscover his natural culture and its people.
Noreen and Declan are an amazing couple from Dublin, Ireland. Having worked hard their whole lives, their minds turned to their next chapter once they both retired. The couple took a leap of faith and decided to hit the road and embark on a senior gap year in Australia...
When Mairead first joined Homestay, she had no experience of hosting guests in her beautiful home in Ranelagh, Dublin. Nine months on, she doesn't know what she'd do without it...
There's nothing quite like preparing for your next adventure in a new destination. The anticipation of arriving somewhere you've longed to visit and the excitement of all the amazing things that you're going to see. However, with airline luggage restrictions getting tighter, suitcase space is at a premium. We've put together some helpful hacks...
Venice is well known as a picturesque, romantic city with gondola filled canals. The native Venetian architecture which lines its banks is famous the world over. But there's more to this city than meets the eye! So when Alex Stedman of The Frugality said she wanted to rediscover Venice...
Meet Emma, part of the Marketing team at Homestay.com, who was born and bred in Dublin. We asked her to share some of her favourite spots around the city that only a local would know about. Read on to discover some hidden gems that you won't find in the guidebooks!