Using homestay.com to find a great place to stay is really easy! I could choose among many families and I found a perfect one! I think it is better staying in a host family than a hotel, for sure! It was perfect! I have no words to describe my stay at Antoinette's house.
Ahamed a doctor from Sri Lanka was in Cape Town for over a week for a medical conference. He chose to stay with Asa and her young family in District Six Neighbourhood to get to live like a true Capetonian.
Iolanda from Portugal recently travelled to Iran for the third time. Having been to Iran twice before on organised tours she decided to try a different approach this time. She had started to learn Farsi so wanted to meet more Iranians to practise with. Staying in a homestay allowed her to be in close contact with local people (her hosts, their friends as well as their neighbours), which ended up being one of the aspects she liked most.
Laura and Taj and from the United States travelled to Cambodia and were in the Siem Reap area to explore the Angkor temples and Tonle Sap. They wanted to stay in a homestay to learn more about Cambodian and Khmer culture. Homestay Host Pheaktra was a perfect way for them to see real Cambodian village life as she is a kindergarten teacher as well as a local tour guide.
Nina and Michael from Germany travelled with their 18 month old daughter to Cuba. They wanted to learn about the agricultural way of life. They stayed with host Miguel on his farm. He grows mangos, oranges, lemons, tangerines, pineapples, bananas, coconut, guavas and coffee. He also grows lots of vegetables and medicinal plants.
Dietmar from Germany, now living in Shanghai took a 3 month sabbatical and travelled to Valparaiso Chile. He had spent many years in South America over the years but never Chile so was excited to learn more about this vast country. He spent his first week with host Maria Teresa in Valparaiso.
A retired Serbian couple travels to Cuba, and discovered new joys of life. The people and the culture inspired love and happiness in their hearts. They had an unforgettable experience through homestay.
Ben from the United States visited Cuba in July 2017 for a photography project to capture Caribbean music and dance. He found a host Jose who is also a professional musician, allowing him access to capture some amazing shots. Read on to hear all about Carnaval in Cuba from Ben.
Luca from Italy, now living in Madrid, returned to Malta for a holiday with his wife. Malta was a special place for them both as it's where they first met 5 years ago. They stayed in a double room for €25 per night with host Ely in St. Julians with wonderful views down to the bay. Read on to hear how they enjoyed their trip down memory lane.
Becky from the United states was in India for a few weeks for work. She stayed in two homestays in Delhi and Mumbai during her few days free time. She chose homestays as she wanted to see the real authentic India and learn more about Indian culture.