Host, Hanzel, offers a beautiful, fully equipped, serene flat in the center of Barcelona. He calls it, quite suitably, the "Cocoon flat" after finding inspiration from a Hong Kong hotel "cocoon bed". Full of big plush white pillows, feathered comforter, and a sheer curtain - if you stay here you may not want to get out of bed! The apartment has everything you need for a home away from home - including a dishwasher, full kitchen, and washing machine. Within walking distance are plenty of jewelry stores, boutique shops, and art galleries to explore...so what are you waiting for? Book with Hanzel using code COMFY50 to save $50 before December 31.

Tune in to AirTV every Thursday for a new episode from our first European tour where we visited hosts from Berlin, Barcelona, & Paris.  Be sure to subscribe to our youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/airbnb and the EuroTour Part 2 (9 City Tour) is currently in full swing, so follow all the action here. 

Thanks for exploring with us!

AirTV

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The Airbnb team departed from the serene Inveresk House in Edinburgh and soon arrived on the doorstep of a modernly renovated Irish hunting lodge in Dublin. Our days were limited but the weather cooperated and we quickly felt as lucky as the Irish do. For a wee bit of advice on the “what to do’s” of Dublin check out our recap below!

A treat to eat: Anything from Queen of Tarts 

If you have been watching our EuroTour videos on airbnb.com/eurotour you may have noticed Lisa's fondness of sweets. She was not exaggerating when she exclaimed, "this is heaven!" While everything was delicious (and we sampled A LOT), our favorite savoury tart flavor was oven roasted tomato and goat cheese. Since skipping dessert is blasphemous, we suggest you indulge in the chocolate, almond, and pear tart!

A sight to see: Devitts

Guinness, toasted sandwiches (grilled cheese and ham), and live Irish folk music take center stage at this traditional Irish pub. Despite a growing club scene in Dublin, there remains a young demographic keen on keeping Irish history alive and here you can stomp to the beat right along with them.

A host to meet: Louise and Mark (and Anna)

Louise has been hosting travelers in various apartments for years and her hospitality is second to none. Tea and shortbread cookies welcomed us after an early morning flight from Edinburgh. Her 6 year old daughter gave us the grand tour while Louise and her husband directed us towards town and gave us tips on where to eat. Keep watching AirTV for their upcoming episode and others from around the world!

When traveling through Europe stop over in Dublin to sample authentic hospitality, a bit of history, and, of course, a Guinness. Keep up with our European Tour at airbnb.com/eurotour and see if we are coming to a city near you! 

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Airbnb is featured in the soon to be released book What’s Mine Is Yours: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption by Rachel Botsman and Roo Rogers. We've decided to give away a pre-release copies to our community!

We are excited about the launch of What’s Mine Is Yours: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption and we’re proud to be pioneers of the Collaborative Consumption movement. We have partnered with Collaborative Consumption to give our members the chance to win a copy of this book. Simply tell us what you love about Airbnb in the comment field below and you could win a copy of What’s Mine Is Yours: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption.

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We packed our bags and left Kevin's modern, Amsterdam apartment only to arrive in a historic 16th century mansion just outside of Edinburgh. Working from Alice and John's drawing room adorned with natural light and paintings created by Alice herself provided a picturesque stop on this European tour. Take a page from our book and experience the real Edinburgh!

A Treat to Eat: Fish and Chips

While typically an English masterpiece, La'Alba D'oro clearly indicates the Scottish know what they're doing as well. Two local Airbnb users grabbed us and we weaved between old churches and side streets until we arrived at this acclaimed spot. The fish was light and tender and the chips were crispy and flavorful- for a healthier version with herbs and spices try it "alla Romana".

A Sight to See: Musselburgh 

Here you'll find an undiscovered town in Scotland just outside Edinburgh that has housed various significant historical figures. It is hard to walk through town without thinking of the history that has transpired on the same stones in centuries past. Check out the local museum for history from the past 2,000 years! 

A Host to Meet: Alice and Johnny

Sure, they provide a traditional Scottish breakfast and beautiful mansion with so much history it could make the Statue of Liberty blush, but what made our stay truly special at the Inveresk house was their devotion to comfort. There was never a cup of tea out of reach or a pillow unfluffed. We felt like we were a part of the family with their daughter's music playing during breakfast and the hours of stories we laughed about.

Make Edinburgh a stop on your next trip and find history oozing between the streets of a flourishing modern town. Castles, churches, and fortresses watch over a welcoming town filled with families, students, and young professionals. And don't forget to play a round of golf in the place where it all started!

We filmed another great AirTV episode at the Inveresk house we can't wait for you to check out! Tune in every Thursday for new episodes here and be sure to follow our European tour at airbnb.com/eurotour for daily updates and coupons!

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Ready for an escape? The summer isn't over just yet!

The golden rolling hills and the dusty dirt roads will lead you to Diego's lovely villa located in Ontinyent, Spain. You can fly into Barcelona and drive, or fly right into Valencia airport and take a bus! This getaway is perfect for couples, families, or anyone who is looking to truly get away. With a full kitchen you can make a lovely meal to enjoy out on the patio or enjoy a nice glass of wine by the pool. The location is perfect, both close to the water and to the small town where you can get true local flavors from different shops and restaurants.  Book with Diego using code "RELAXING50" to save $50 before December 31.

Tune in to AirTV every Thursday for a new episode from our first European tour where we visited hosts from Berlin, Barcelona, & Paris.  Be sure to subscribe to our youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/airbnb and the EuroTour Part 2 (9 City Tour) is currently in full swing, so to follow all the action check us out here. 

Thanks for exploring with us!

AirTV

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Indtil vi ses igen! The Airbnb team says goodbye to Copenhagen and hello to Amsterdam! We've only just begun our second European Tour and we're already overwhelmed with the local hospitality and a growing hunger for travel. We discovered so much in so little time, but here's our simple recipe to help you discover Copenhagen!

1. A treat to eat: Soft Ice

This stuff is amazing and the Danish aren't kidding when it comes to the cream in their Ice Cream. As if it weren't already a cone of perfection they then top it off by rolling it in your choice of topping (try cacao powder!). Feeling dangerous? Put it on a belgian waffle. We dare you.

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Weeks ago we headed to Berlin, Barcelona & Paris to meet our community and spread the word about Airbnb. We also had the chance to shoot some amazing AirTV locations, so today we launch The Eurotour Part 1 series. For our first episode, we head to Berlin (Kreuzberg to be exact) to meet Sandy. Located in a quaint and central part of the city, there are plenty of things to do. Explore different breakfast spots, visit the licorice store dedicated purely to licorice (caramel was our favorite) and head to the Turkish market for some fresh veggies. Sandy's place has a little balcony looking right out on the canal - perfect for a relaxing morning coffee. If you're heading to Berlin, you won't want to miss booking with her. Tune in every Thursday for a new episode as we continue to find some of the coolest locations and hosts that Airbnb.com has to offer.

Be sure to subscribe to our youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/airbnb and also, the EuroTour Part 2 starts tomorrow, so for a sneak peak check it out here. Otherwise tune in tomorrow for more details....

You might want to call your doctor, cause after these adventures you will have officially been bitten by the travel bug. 

Thanks for watching!

- Team AirTV

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Join Lana, Airbnb rockstar, in Sydney tomorrow night!

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