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This post is meant to accompany my book Big Travel, Small Budget.
Want to see a PDF copy of my actual Airbnb listing for the main room in the house? Check out the listing (PDF).
Photos of My Place
Want to know what $425 per month gets you in Medellin, Colombia? Three bedrooms, two bath, lots of space adjacent to Laureles (one of the two most popular neighborhoods in Medellin).
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Have you ever used Airbnb either as a host or a guest? What did you think of the experience? Would you consider inviting strangers into your home in order to reduce your monthly overhead?
Further Resources:
- Travel Hacking – How I Saved Thousands of Dollars on My Flights – Combine a free flight overseas with free rent on the ground? Now you’ve got yourself a cheap career break that you could sustain for quite a while.
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Ryan
Head Writer and Adventurer at Desk to Dirtbag
Ryan is an author, adventurer, perpetual wanderer, and self-proclaimed dirtbag (but that might not mean what you think). Originally from Seattle, he headed to Washington D.C. where he spent five years working for Congress before heeding the call of the wild. He set out truck camping to road trip across the American West, and then across all of Central America and South America. When he isn't on the move, you can find him living as an expat in Colombia. He is also the author of the best selling book: Big Travel, Small Budget that will help you travel more for less. Follow the adventures on social media or read more.
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I was reading this article and fell on the floor laughing when I saw your rent was $450 and you had 2 rooms to rent out. I have no idea where this apartment was, but good lord I need to move there!
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Yeah, three bedroom apartment with two baths and loads of space, in a desirable neighborhood and centrally located to public transportation. No complaints! Medellin is pretty sweet. 🙂
Great job with the write-up and well-done finding a way to cover your rent.
I’ve only used Airbnb once and had a great all-around experience between the website and my host. I really wish people would start using Airbnb more, or at least be open to the idea and not frown upon it.
Oh and my hats off to you for being a host to travelers. Not sure I can could do it, as I do like having my own space.
I’ll certainly be booking a room at your place if you’re still in Colombia whenever I decide to make a trip down there.