While Superhost Michael’s desert home might seem like it came from outer space, it’s actually an Earthship helping to reduce our
While Superhost Michael’s desert home might seem like it came from outer space, it’s actually an Earthship helping to reduce our impact on the planet. Start your day by picking produce from the indoor greenhouse, take a day trip along the Rio Grande, then enjoy a front-row seat to the Milky Way through the panoramic windows. Tap the link in our bio to learn more about New Mexico’s Greater World Earthship Community in Airbnb Magazine. Photo: @nico_therin
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
Stick around after your homemade breakfast to ask your Superhost, Jasmine, about the surrounding Valle de Viñales
Stick around after your homemade breakfast to ask your Superhost, Jasmine, about the surrounding Valle de Viñales. She’ll help you make an informed decision about whether to climb the local mogotes (steep limestone hills) or just climb into the hammock. Photo: @brian_pacelli
At Superhost Moreno’s tiny baita (Alpine hut), the only sounds you’ll hear are the wind through the valley and the distant chimin
At Superhost Moreno’s tiny baita (Alpine hut), the only sounds you’ll hear are the wind through the valley and the distant chiming of cowbells. Hike to Rifugio Capanna Passo Valles for a steaming plate of mushroom polenta on your way to a day of scaling the jagged peaks of the Pale di San Martino range. Photo: @beki.scott
Luz’s apartment in La Muralla Roja, a 1968 classic of modern architecture, can make you feel like you’re living inside an art fil
Luz’s apartment in La Muralla Roja, a 1968 classic of modern architecture, can make you feel like you’re living inside an art film. If you ever get tired of gazing meaningfully out to sea, strap on some boots and climb Penyal d’Ifac, the jagged limestone rock that towers above the coast. Photo: @graemehaunholter
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-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
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...
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...
Finding Wellness in the Waters of Jamaica
You probably already know that Jamaica is famous for its beaches. And you may even have already come back relaxed from a beach holiday in the island country that has been voted top Caribbean destination, and one of the top 20 in the world.But the unique terrain of Jamaica has also yielded natural healing waters inland from the beach. Here are some of the places and ways you can make wellness a part of your next getaway to Jamaican waters. On...
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...