Are you looking for a one of a kind traveling experience that bypasses the often expensive hotel price tag? Or do you have an awesome space that you would love to rent? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Airbnb might just be the place for you.
Airbnb is revolutionizing the way people travel by creating an open marketplace that allows anyone from private residents to commercial properties to rent out their extra space from a night to a year.
At Airbnb, hosts and travelers join together to form an online community. To join, you'll need to sign up and create a free profile. By having all users set up a profile, Airbnb makes it easier for travelers and renters to get to know one another. After all, you may be renting a room for a few nights in someone's home.
When I first came across this site, I felt a little overwhelmed by all the options. After all, people from all over the world are posting rooms they would like to rent. If you don't have a destination in mind quite yet, Airbnb has 1000s of interest themed groups that you can join which might help you narrow down your decision.
After setting up my own profile and poking around the site, I've already found a few great rooms that I would consider staying in. I'm hoping to go on a trip this winter, and I was very nervous about the potentially high travel expenses. But so far, I've found awesome rooms that are all in the $40-$60/night range. That's definitely a great deal.
If you're looking for a great deal and a unique traveling experience, be sure to check out Airbnb.com.