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Nestled in the heart of Canada’s boreal forest, Superhosts Nadia and Guillaume’s modern barn is a stylish way to experience the g

Nestled in the heart of Canada’s boreal forest, Superhosts Nadia and Guillaume’s modern barn is a stylish way to experience the g

Nestled in the heart of Canada’s boreal forest, Superhosts Nadia and Guillaume’s modern barn is a stylish way to experience the great outdoors. Hike and bike your way through the wooded valleys, or opt for a more laid back approach by relaxing on the ski lift-style porch swing. Tap the link in our bio to see more off-the-beaten-path barns in Airbnb Magazine. 📷: Dave Tremblay





-40C/F⁣

-40C/F⁣

-40C/F⁣ 24hrs of daylight⁣ 216mph wind speed⁣ ❄️⁣ Yes you'd be gone from work for a month, and it's theoretically summer here, but don't expect to lounge on a beach. ⁣ ⁣ We've partnered with @OceanConservancy and environmental scientist Kirstie Jones-Williams to create this once-in-a-lifetime volunteer opportunity – the Antarctic Sabbatical. ⁣ ⁣ It won’t be easy, but if you think you have what it takes, apply by 11:59pm EDT on October 8, 2019. Link in bio. Terms apply.


World Gorilla Day: 3 Things a Travel and Animal Lover Can Do

World Gorilla Day: 3 Things a Travel and Animal Lover Can Do

The world’s largest primates have their own day, September 24th. Gorillas are larger on average than humans and maybe that’s one of the reasons they’re larger than life in our imaginations and on screen in movies like Tarzan and King Kong and Gorillas in the Mist. Gorillas are both imposing and inspiring. Did you know…Gorillas live in tropical and sub-tropical middle Africa. Two species, Western and Eastern, are separated by the Congo River, with habitats ranging in elevation from mountain-top cloud...

World Gorilla Day: 3 Things a Travel and Animal Lover Can Do

The Real Downton Abbey and 3 Other Majestic English Manor Houses That Star in Films

The Real Downton Abbey and 3 Other Majestic English Manor Houses That Star in Films

If the Downton Abbey movie and TV series has you fantasizing about life in the elegant and storied surroundings of England’s stately homes, you are not alone. The stories and history made in these estates are legendary.At one time, there were tens of thousands of country houses owned by Britain’s noble families. The English countryside is still dotted with breathtaking architectural marvels punctuating sweeping landscapes, as well as smaller, more humble versions. Some are still homes to lords and ladies of the...



Saying Antarctica is “off the beaten path” is a bit of an understatement

Saying Antarctica is “off the beaten path” is a bit of an understatement

Saying Antarctica is “off the beaten path” is a bit of an understatement. As the most isolated continent on Earth, it has no permanent residents. But Antarctica is a hub for conducting research on how humans affect the planet, which is why environmental scientist Kirstie Jones-Williams is heading there. And she wants 5 volunteers to join her for a month-long, first-of-its kind scientific study. While there, you'll investigate the presence of microplastics in the interior of the continent, in partnership...


Few people ever get to go to Antarctica

Few people ever get to go to Antarctica

Few people ever get to go to Antarctica. You could be one of them with the Airbnb Sabbatical, joining environmental scientist Kirstie Jones-Williams as she investigates whether microplastics have made their way to this remote continent. ⁣ ⁣ We’re looking for five volunteers from around the world to take part in this first-of-its-kind expedition, in partnership with @OceanConservancy. Your effort will help us to better understand the impact of plastic on our planet and what we can do to help. ⁣ ⁣ It won’t...

Few people ever get to go to Antarctica