One of the great things about doing a homestay is meeting new people and learning about their skills and talents. One such host is Romi who lives in the peaceful Gatineau district of Ottawa in Canada. Romi lives with...
Morocco is one of those places where the more you look, the more you see. Everyone knows about the stunning mosques and markets that that dot the major cities and tourist destinations, but not everyone thinks of Morocco as the ideal spot for...
With Labor Day for most people signalling the end of summer, it’s best to go out with a bang on the long weekend before autumn kicks in. We asked our partner, Homestayme who are based in Newport for...
When Alice signed up as a host on Homestay.com earlier this year, she thought back to her childhood in Canada. Alice explained that “growing up in Canada there were often people staying with us from different countries. We had...
For some a quiet space and good cup of coffee is all they need to get their work done. It can be all too easy to fall into the trap of talking about all the work you have to do rather than actually doing it, so...
With students heading back to university in September the costs around higher education are at the forefront of people’s minds. For many students and their families the cost of third level education is a big expense and knowing how to get value for money is...
An affordable Caribbean island that is blessed with stunning countryside, beautiful architecture and fantastic people? It’s got to be Cuba. By far the biggest of the Caribbean islands the friendly hospitable nature of Cubans makes them...
Canada is one of those countries that really has a distinct feel to each of its major provinces and cities. Nowhere is this more true than in the French-speaking region of Quebec and Montreal, its major city is a hotbed of activity waiting to be explored. While many...
We love hearing about from hosts who are passionate about travel and about the experience of a homestay. Lahiru is a host who completely understands the hosting experience and wants to share her culture and experiences with her guests. Living in the town of...
Without doubt the best way to get to know a city is to get out and explore it. We all know this in theory, but in taking a bus or in particular a subway from A to B you can miss out on some of the local gems and quirks that give a city its vibe and...