AirBnB: Diana’s Place
Why We Love It/Why Book: This was the PERFECT location literally right next to the Mercado San Miguel and within 5-15 minutes walk from all of our favorite places. It was SUPER clean, the bed was comfy and the apartment was really well stocked. The host had a super quick response time and let us check in REALLY early. She met us and even gave us a bottle of Tempranillo when Caleb mentioned it was his favorite. We really liked that it’s super central, but still not loud at all!

The design is kinda quirky, but it’s super cute.

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AirBnB: Apartment Vintage Downtown
Why We Love It/Why Book: We have stayed so many places in Madrid, and this is another favorite. It’s on a busy downtown street with an enclosed balcony that looks over all the action – super fun! It’s a bit noisier because of this, but not bad. We really liked the open concept, colors, and whole “boho” vibe here.

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LONDON, ENGLAND

Hotel: The Crescent Hyde Park
Why We Love It/Why Book: The location here is SO GREAT! It’s a couple of minutes walk from Paddington Station, so you can get everywhere quickly. The room was a good price for the size and the staff was super friendly! Just to note: the stairs are STEEP and there is no elevator.

Excellent value for money, especially in London!

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AirBnB: Entire Condo in Budapest Hungary
Why We Love It/Why Book: We stayed here for a month and LOVED IT! This apartment is SO central and it’s MASSIVE – 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The kitchen is HUGE for Europe and everything is really clean with excellent response time. We would stay here again for longer in a heartbeat.

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Hotel: 7Seasons Apartments
Why We Love It/Why Book: If you don’t want an AirBnB, this one is for you – it’s a blend of both! We love that we got a spacious apartment with a hotel lobby and EPIC location. You can’t get more central to walking to al the main spots and it’s right inside a cool area with restaurants and a laundromat if you need it!

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Hotel: Villa Kabala
Why We Love It/Why Book: BECAUSE IT’S MICHELIN GUIDE RECOMMENDED! We stayed here when we went wine tasting in Hungary and it could not have been more amazing. They make EPIC food (DO THE tasting menu) and their own wine and the owners are so nice. This is one of the most memorable meals we’ve ever had and is worth every penny. The location is stunning, private, and romantic too!

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AirBnB: A Casa Di Malu
Why We Love It/Why Book: There is a decent priced paid parking garage a 2 min walk and parking is hard in the city. The apartment was spacious, clean and only 10-15 minutes walk from town. Communication with the host was fast and check in was easy!!

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Hotel: Barivera Rooms
Why We Love It/Why Book: Literally RIGHT across the street from A casa di malu! This room was super spacious with a huge bathroom. You can use the same parking garage just 2 min walk away and they have a $15 per day discounted rate. It’s 15 mins walk to city center and communication with the host was great!

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Hotel: A Sole Di Paglia
Why We Love It/Why Book: OMG! One of our favorite stays ever. You are RIGHT in the old town in an old apartment that is BEAUTIFUL and SO spacious. AND DID YOU SEE THE VIEW? It’s right over top of a restaurant, so you know the view is good. We had some nice coffee and wine with views here. Just make sure you park before going into the old town….we drove through it accidentally, and that is a no-no. You will have to walk a bit if you stay here!

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Hotel: Masseria LoJazzo
Why We Love It/Why Book: Also a top stay for us. The grounds are STUNNING and you get to stay in a traditional Trulli house! You do have to climb up stairs to get to the bed and it’s small (also the bathroom has no door, it’s just behind a wall)but we loved it. The breakfast was SOOOOOO pretty and SO delicious – all fresh products. MUST STAY.

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Hotel: Relais Trulli Le Icon
Why We Love It/Why Book: We did think we were actually staying in a trulli and were bummed to find it was just inspired by. But, the grounds are stunning and it has a pool with a view! The room is beautiful, and the breakfast is awesome and in a stunning glass-walled, green-house type thing. BEAUTIFUL and only a short drive into Ostuni.

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Hotel: BnB FICO
Why We Love It/Why Book: The host was amazing! He even stood in a parking spot for 15 minutes and texted us a pin drop so we could get free parking. Super spacious, clean and pretty and only a few minutes to the old town. Loved the shared garden outside too!

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PUGLIA – POLIGNANO A MARE

Hotel: B&B Casa Laforiga Soffio Mediterraneo
Why We Love It/Why Book: The host was great! Spoke great English and let us check in early. He is a chef and gave us good restaurant tips, plus free private parking in front of the apartments! Only 8 minutes walk into town and the perfect location. Spacious and clean!

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SICILY – BRONTE

Hotel: La Casa Di Giulia
Why We Love It/Why Book: These people went above and beyond! This is 15 mins away by car on a cute little farm and the inside is so quaint! We had to arrive at midnight and they stayed up for us and left us homemade wine (not good, but so cute) with snacks and the inside and outside was BEAUTIFUL!! LOVED.

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AirBnB: Studio Jeff1
Why We Love It/Why Book: It’s a 20 min walk to old town but we loved that because the old town is so busy with tourists. It has steps right down to the prettiest and least busy part of the promenade. BUT it’s up a HUGE hill so don’t book it if you can’t do hills. It is very small but didn’t bother us!

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Hotel: Apartment Srdanovic
Why We Love It/Why Book: THIS PLACE WAS PERFECT! It’s super spacious inside and has a nice little place to work with a beautiful bathroom! It’s only 10 min walk to town and has a grocery store close by! The host was so nice too!

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Hotel: Villa Mond
Why We Love It/Why Book: We were really glad we stayed at Villa Mond because the food and hospitality were AMAZING. IT felt SO local! The breakfast and dinner were SO GOOD, and everything was from the garden. It’s a bit outside the main town but SO beautiful. Plus, it was only $25 a night! A fav stay for us!

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AirBnB: Condo in Tas Sliema
Why We Love It/Why Book: This was SUCH a great stay. It’s a basement suite in an a traditional home where the super sweet owners live upstairs! The suite is spacious and beautiful and in an amazing, super central location!

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Hotel: St’s Place
Why We Love It/Why Book: This apartment was very close to the first one and we also loved the location. It was less beautiful but super functional (although the wifi was spotty) but the real star here is the host! SUCH great communication and lots of help when we did dumb things like lose our keys.

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Hotel: Ta’Dun Martin B&B
Why We Love It/Why Book: AMAZING little bed and breakfast very close to the harbor in Gozo. The couple who runs it is just SO sweet and friendly and cook amazing, hot breakfasts. We dream of the omelettes and Maltese coffee we had there. Spacious and beautiful rooms too in a nice, quiet street close to a pretty walking path and good bakery.

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AirBnB: Cosy Apartment
Why We Love It/Why Book: This place is small and cosy but in the PERFECT location. In a residential street but just 10 minutes walk to all the main sights. The wifi is fast, the host is responsive and we loved it. Probably too small for any more than a couple though.

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Hotel: Tonsvik Enebolig
Why We Love It/Why Book: This is a full HOME with an incredible view in an isolated place and a huge window to see the northern lights if you’re lucky! You will need a car to get there (which we think is imperative in Tromso for exploring) The host was so communicate and helpful and the kitchen well stocked. LOVED it.

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AirBnB: Jungle Apartments
Why We Love It/Why Book: Look at how unique the design is! It’s such a random find in the middle of Poland! It’s over the top but in a good way and the location is central and walkable. The host was super responsive and even let us drop our bags off REALLY early – we loved having self check-in too!

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Hotel: Unitas Residence
Why We Love It/Why Book: This was the perfect location in Prague because it was SUPER close to walk to downtown, but not right in the downtown area so that it was loud or crazy. The lobby felt high class without being expensive and they even off free drinks and snacks in the afternoon – once we even got free mulled wine! The rooms are clean, spacious and just what you need after a day of exploring!

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Hotel: Lovely Little Apartment
Why We Love It/Why Book: This is TRULY in the center of old town. We love that this apartment overlooks the main street but is tucked off in an adorable courtyard. The inside is VERY big and the hosts are really sweet and communicative. It’s so cute inside too!

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Hotel: The Huntsman Inn
Why We Love It/Why Book: This was super unique because it was overtop of a pub which felt so authentic! Don’t worry, it wasn’t too loud. It’s about a 15-minute walk from downtown, but it’s a pretty walk that we liked taking. The inside is really spacious and beautiful and felt super high end for being on top of a pub!

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Hotel: THEE Bangkok Hotel
Why We Love It/Why Book: This hotel is tucked away in a quiet side street in the “trendy” district of Bangkok so you’re nice and central without it feeling crazy. We loved that it’s surrounded by local food stands and awesome foot massages and the staff was really helpful and friendly. The rooms were also HUGE and felt really luxe for how cheap they are!

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Hotel: T Heritage Hotel
Why We Love It/Why Book: Hello, fancy! This hotel was “spendy” for Asia and it was worth it. The rooms were super modern and big with an awesome bathroom. The staff was friendly and they had a bar with cool cocktails! The location was super walkable to the main sites but not in a loud area – utter hotel perfection right here!

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HOTEL: Tam Coc Dibi Villa
Why We Love It/Why Book: This hotel was decorated in the traditional wooden design and the rooms are super spacious! We love that there is a big pool right in the middle and the location is perfect just on the outskirts, but walkable to everything. The staff is super helpful and had motorbikes that we rented to drive around the rice paddies – that was EPIC! They also have a bar and restaurant on site so you don’t have to leave if you don’t want to!

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Hotel: Leiden Homestay&Cafe
Why We Love It/Why Book: We were the first American guests for this family and they were so sweet! The room is above a cute coffee shop and they give you your first drink free. The two sons that greeted us were so smiley and kind and we loved the Amsterdam-themed decor and SUPER clean rooms! It’s an excellent location, too, and walkable from everything!

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Hotel: KēSa House
Why We Love It/Why Book: Finding something affordable in Singapore is REALLY REALLY hard. We can’t lie, the rooms are SMALL but they use the space REALLY well. The staff are very friendly and the inside is gorgeous with laundry, a kitchen area and a beautiful shared porch to sit. The location is IDEAL and right downtown, walkable to all the best Hawker stalls!

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