You may have noticed the likes of Air BnB, Flipkey and HomeAway becoming more popular over the past year. The concept of these websites is to rent your holiday house to international visitors, who in turn get a 'homely' experience during their time in your city.
During my trip I have been sampling different types of accommodation - from friends houses, university halls, hostels, fancy hotels, to apartments.
To stay in a house/apartment, you firstly check availability and pay online securely through the website. A few days before arrival, you should make contact with your host and arrange for them to meet you upon arrival or leave an entry key/code for the accommodation.
Upon arrival you will find everything you would expect from an average home - from a kitchen area with a dining table, plates, cutlery and wine glasses, to a washing machine, storage space, and a hair dryer.
Our hosts have been welcoming and the houses were clean and spacious. To my surprise, it didn't feel strange to be living in a strangers home.
I would definitely recommend that you explore this type of accommodation for your next holiday. You will have the benefit of feeling like you are at home in a different country, access to a local's tips and advice, and can be close to the main attractions but experience living in the 'suburbia' of the city.
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