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In a very compelling article somewhere on Lonely Planet's blog, Vivek Wagle, head of content and marketing at Airbnb, makes the compelling argument for "collaborative consumption," the basic business and ethical underpinning of his widly successful "places to stay" service and website.

Basically, he points, we are living in a world of "social accommodation services," where "being able to benefit from the good  (a tangible or intangible good) is better than actually possessing that good."

Or a

El reconocimiento de nuestro país supera a potencias turísticas de la región como Argentina, Brasil y Chile

La imagen turística de Costa Rica en el mundo se ha alimentado de dos vertientes. Por un lado, se encuentra la forma de ser del tico promedio, al que se lo retrata como afable y trabajador. Por el otro, se ha granjeado fama de destino sostenible, lo que ha contribuido al arribo de muchos visitantes de distintas partes del globo.

Lograr este hito no fue algo que sucedió repentinamente. Más a

Dubai, one of the largest emirates in the UAE is home to some of the best bars in the Middle East. Spend your day while enjoying shopping in best of the malls and add a unique excitement to your evening in the city’s bars. Book cheap Flights to Dubai and visit the following bars:

360º Bar

The spectacular bar is located at luxurious Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The rooftop bar allows you to admire the scintillating view of Dubai skyline. The bar is considered as one of the best spots to enjoy top cla

Pedro Szekely

For reasons that certainly don’t need repeating, until fairly recently informing your nearest and dearest you’re considering a vacation in Colombia might’ve been considered grounds for dialing the dudes in the white coats. But these days, the country’s capital is optimistic, as safe as anywhere in Latin America, and in the midst of a boom in restaurants, la rumba (nightlife), and the economy and society in general. Apart from an impressive mountain setting and comfily cool weathe

por Cristóbal Ramirez

¿Alguna vez ha estado dentro de un cuento de hadas? No hace falta quedarse en harapos y ser Cenicienta. Basta con volar hasta Praga, la capital de la República Checa, situada en la región de Bohemia, en medio de campos irreales. Todo está limpísimo, las agujas de las iglesias se elevan al cielo, los caballos que tiran de los coches para turistas son casi modelos de alta costura, las fachadas están ricamente decoradas, los tejados son de un rojo irreal, los puentes se aline

Kathmandu noted for its numerous Buddhist monasteries and ancient temples, is actually the origin of ancient civilizations deep within mystical land of Nepal. You will find a heavy blend of tradition and modernity. The city is home to some of the most spiritual and powerful Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. A Kathmandu visit is filled with spirituality where you open yourself to the almighty, seeking refuge in Him.

Mentioned below are the main reasons for visiting the valley of Ka

Little was known about life up in the canopy of tropical forests until biologists started using ropes and pulleys to climb their way up. Treetops in the tropics reach so high that it was nearly impossible to explore.

Scientists now know that about 90% of all of the organisms in a rainforest are found in the tree canopy. In the tropics, trees and plants stretch upwards as high as they can to get some sun, which barely reaches the forest floor. At the top, the brilliant sunlight hits everything, re

The Thornton Winery in Temecula, CA is home to one of California’s longest running concert series. In fact, this year is the 25th anniversary of the Champagne Jazz Series. As you would expect, this summer’s lineup features some of the biggest and most popular of today’s Jazz performers (Dave Koz, Spyro Gyra, Kenny G, George Benson, Chris Botti, Boz Scaggs, etc.) I’ve enjoyed at least one concert at this intimate venue each of the last three summers and have been inspired by guitar god Lee Rite

It doesn’t get much better for wine lovers than a visit the Burgundy region of France. The self proclaimed “land of fine art and living” is much more than a wine region in central France. In the minds of many wine aficionados, Burgundy produces the world’s most drinkable wines in the world.

A trip to Burgundy is a step back in time. The Romans and the Celtics lay claim to have sculpted the towns and villages of Burgundy. With a  concentra

Bangkok’s rich culture has more intriguing aspects than its extravagant nightlife. If you are booking Bangkok flights especially to experience the rich culture of the city, make sure floating markets are there in your itinerary. The most popular floating markets in the city are:

Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market

This is one of the closest floating markets to Bangkok. You can easily reach the market by taxi. The best part of this market is that it doesn’t have crowded lanes yet have authenticit

por Andrés Figueroa Vásquez

Las guías Moon hacen que los viajes independientes y que la exploración de exteriores sea divertida y accesible. Su elaboración es llevada a cabo por turistas expertos quienes reseñan de manera sincera los pormenores de cada lugar, consejos estratégicos de primera; además de datos locales útiles y una buena dosis de buen humor.

Por estas razones, dichos libros han ganado un lugar especial entre los amantes de los viajes al extranjero. El objetivo de la casa editorial e

by Nellie Huang

With its romantic Mediterranean flair, rich cuisine and millennia-old history, Spain has captured the hearts of many – including world-famous Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow. There’s no denying that the 40-year-old celebrity has had a long love affair with Spain: she speaks almost perfect Spanish with an Iberian accent, she’s worked closely with several Spanish directors and she’s even hosted her own culinary show based in Spain.

Paltrow Hails Spain as Her Second Home

“Spain

por Cristóbal Ramirez

“Mojo picón, mojo picón, la rica salsa canaria se llama mojo picón”. Caco Senante alababa las delicias de su querido archipiélago en esta canción que ponía sabor en los 80. Pero se quedaba corto. Porque la gastronomía de Canarias es mucho más. Hay quien dice que se trata de la cocina más original y cosmopolita de España, ya que conjuga las influencias peninsular, latinoamericana (sobre todo de Venezuela) y africana. Un crisol de culturas que estalla en la boca.

Entre las

by Kyle McCarthy with Kaleel Sakakeeny

With demand for family-friendly summer vacation destinations,  multigenerational accommodations and organized tours at an all-time high according to industry sources, the moms behind the first TMS Family Travel Summit decided to look at what “family travel” really means.

They found that the classic married couple with two kids, or more technically, the “married-couple-biological-children” family represents less than half of all American families. Single pare

Legal issues have recently plagued Air BnB in a growing number of cities. It's great to share your home with others but your lease or homeowners' association may forbid you from doing it on a routine basis. Restrictive City ordinances are next. Easynest steers clear of these pitfalls by getting you in a hotel room at half price. Double occupancy rates automatically charged for a room by hotels and resorts are single biggest hurdle for solo travelers.

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