20 Jun 2015

Airbnb and Uber are facing hostility from their competitors

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Successful start-ups Uber and Airbnb are now in the sights of the industries they were created to compete with: hotels and taxis. The companies in these established industries are pushing for the same rules and regulations which they must adhere to be applied to these new companies as well. David has irritated Goliath and now he’s fighting back.

Airbnb - one person's negative experience

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Airbnb certainly has it's share of satisified users. However, there can be some negative experiences with Airbnb, also.

12 Jan 2015

The tale of 10 Airbnb homes in 16 nights in seven states

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Airbnb started in 2008 as a clever way for budget savvy travelers to use spare rooms in homes for a small few. While it may seem crazy to rent a room for a night or two from a stranger, the idea has caught on and normal everyday travelers are using the site for all kinds of traveling. Stuart Miller weaves an interesting tale of his 14-day road trip in the south using Airbnb to book accommodations.