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Design

Norman Foster's revolutionary emergency shelter

British architect Norman Foster has unveiled a series of rapid-assembly buildings that can be constructed on site and withstands the elements after natural disasters strike.

Experiences

A train lover’s dream: How it feels to ride the Caledonian Sleeper

The sleeper train is an efficient, fun and sustainable way to travel between Edinburgh and London. Could it be getting cheaper too?

Stays

Sicily: A local's guide to the most charming small hotels

Book in for personalised service and a taste of real Sicilian life.

Stays

Working in the city a few days a week? Stay in a residents’ club

Discover the new breed of long stay hotels where you’re a resident, not a guest.

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Stays

Are Airbnbs more cost-effective than hotels?

Airbnb is rarely a money-savvy choice for short stays but remains the best option for big groups, study finds.

Stays

7 websites to help you book coworking and co-living spaces abroad

These sites pull together options for living and working together so you can find a community while abroad.

Home

Back to uni dorms? Meet the Europeans embracing ‘co-living’

With the rise of remote working and digital nomads, the concept of "co-living" is also taking off - but what exactly is it?

Football Now

World Cup 2022 Qatar: What accommodation is available for fans?

In partnership with Media City

With over one million supporters expected to visit Qatar during the tournament, we take a look at the accommodation options on offer for supporters.

Travel News

A docked ferry has become a floating hotel for Ukrainian refugees

One of the largest ships in the Corsica Linea fleet has become a floating hotel for the millions of refugees fleeing the Russian invasion.

Travel News

Ukrainian refugees: Airbnb will house up to 100,000 people for free

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky sent invitation letters to leaders across Europe, starting with Poland, Germany, Hungary and Romania.

Stays

Where is this magical 'treehouse' and why is it so popular on Airbnb?

Here's how a DIY upcycling project became one of the most sought-after stays on Airbnb.

Conscious Travel

11 expert tips on how to travel like a local

Leave the guidebook at home, switch off your maps and hop off the tour bus. The best way to immerse yourself in a culture is to take your cues from the locals.

Stays

This hanging hotel in Peru isn't for the faint-hearted

You'll have to hike up to the world's first hanging lodge nestled in the Sacred Valley of Cusco

Stays

Is this the best Airbnb review of all time?

An Airbnb host from Alaska penned some truly adorable feedback for a recent guest.

Stays

France’s disused lighthouses are being transformed into coastal B&Bs

In Brittany, France, some disused lighthouses are being converted into holiday rentals for sea lovers.

My Europe Series

'Madness': Berliners count the cost after rent cap law is scrapped

A ruling earlier this month overturned a law that had capped rents in a bid to make the German capital more affordable.

Stays

Is home swapping the perfect solution for a post-COVID holiday?

Move over hotels, home swapping is forecast to rocket for holidaymakers following COVID-19.

Netherlands

Dutch students fight to keep COVID-19 out of shared houses

Dutch students have had to find ways to keep COVID-19 from spreading in their shared houses.

France

EU court confirms validity of French housing law in Airbnb owners case

The EU Court of Justice ruled against two Airbnb owners who were fined after repeatedly and without authorisation rent for short periods to a transient clientele.