Istanbul is an area that in so many senses is a meeting of cultures, a city that is half in Europe, half in Asia. Visits to the city’s famous monuments and palaces may showcase the city as a melting pot throughout history but nowhere is this more evident that in the food that is on offer.
Sherey stayed with one of our hosts Jose, a retired journalist and his wife Verónica, a teacher of Spanish and Literature. Jose and Verónica enjoy meeting people from all over the world and have welcomed many homestay guests.
Exploring the pintxo bars in San Sebastián can be intimidating so work your way through this list to round off the top spots in the Basque city of Donostia.
Ilija, from Croatia chose to stay with Noelle in Bray a lovely coastal town in north County Wicklow, while on business in Dublin. Bray is a very commutable option to Dublin, only 19km south and easily reached by DART, Train, Bus or the N11 road.
Finding your feet in a city is challenging so we’ve come up with some handy tips to help you blend in like a local when getting around Dublin.
One the things I love most about travelling is finding out what the locals eat and trying it for myself. In Vancouver, it’s an Asian-inspired hot dog...
When I travel to cities, I like having my favourite places I return to on each trip. These can be attractions, neighbourhoods, bar s or restaurants. In London I have many, one of them being a wine bar that isn’t so much a local secret, but it feels like it every time I visit...
Sarah from Belgium moved to Dublin in November to start a new job in Sandyford on the south side of the city. She decided to book a homestay for the first month so she could get settled in and used to her new surroundings before looking for a place of her own. She stayed with Homestay host Gity in Sandyford for €900 per month.
If you are one of the lucky ones travelling to the Rugby World Cup 2019 to cheer on your country, why not make the most of your Japanese experience and book a homestay. We've got homestays close to many of the stadiums and are a really affordable alternative to hotel accommodation.