Travels & Tastings

Torea Beach House

Post category:ACCOMMODATION COOK ISLANDS EXPERIENCES REVIEW
Reading time:3 mins read

Torea is a one-bedroom house rented through Airbnb in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. The property is located right on the beach, in one of the best spots on the island. It's an excellent alternative overlooking the sea with all the comforts to make a good grilled fish and have cocktails on the beach. INSTALLATIONS The house has a room with a double bed, a full kitchen, two complete bathrooms, a laundry room closed by a closet door, a large living room with ocean views and a deck. On the deck there is a table with four chairs and two armchairs for sunbathing. Inside, it has a round table with four chairs, another table that could function as a desk, a couch and several small support tables. The place also has a…

Discovering the world with CouchSurfing

Post category:ACCOMMODATION EXPERIENCES INTERVIEW TRAVELS
Reading time:8 mins read

Amandine Capuano is a Pre-School Teacher (30 years old) from Switzerland that has been travelling around the world using CouchSurfing and other similar platforms. Using this exchange program she has the possibility to know local cultures, to have free accommodations and live amazing experiences. She shares with us how is to live this adventure. Travelling is definitely my key to Happiness! In my opinion, one of the best ways to understand other cultures and be open-minded is to travel! Since I am young I have always been passionate about the idea of travelling. - When did you join the CouchSurfing community? Which advantages can you mention of this platform? It's been four years since I am part of this beautiful community and I absolutely love it. In my opinion, it's…

Toa Moana Beach House

Post category:ACCOMMODATION COOK ISLANDS EXPERIENCES OCEANIA REVIEW
Reading time:4 mins read

Toa Moana is a two-bedroom Airbnb rented house in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. A few meters from the house you can find a passage with turtles, rays and thousands of fish of different colors. You have to be very careful and visit the passage only at low tide because the currents are very strong and can drag you into the open ocean, even with flippers it's extremely difficult to compensate the strengh of nature. INSTALLATIONS The house has two rooms with double beds, a full kitchen, a bathroom/laundry room, a large living room with ocean views and a beautiful deck also with an incredible view. The height of the construction is optimal to have the best possible perspective over the ocean. On the ground floor, we can find a table and…

Travel with free accommodation!

Post category:ACCOMMODATION EXPERIENCES TRAVELS
Reading time:6 mins read

You would love to travel but don't have budget right now? We have good news! There are several alternatives for you to travel around the world without paying for your stays. We present you a group of platforms with people, companies and organizations that can host you for free. We briefly tell you how they work so you can start planning your next trip, even with a very limited budget. FREE STAYS WITHOUT WORKING CouchSurfing (couchsurfing.com) is a platform for hosts around the world offering free accommodation for travelers. You simply have to complete your profile (with your personal data, tastes, lifestyle and occupation), choose your destination and contact your future hosts. When you get in touch, we suggest you introduce yourself, make a request for accommodation and coordinate with…