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How Tiny Houses Are Redefining Slow Travel in Europe
Small Spaces, Big Escapes: How Tiny Houses Are Redefining Slow Travel in Europe Across Europe, a quieter shift in travel is taking place. Instead of packed itineraries and crowded destinations, more people are seeking space, silence, and a closer connection to nature. This growing desire for slower, more intentional travel is reshaping not only how people explore, but also where and how they choose to stay. At the center of this movement is a new generation of tiny houses. Compact, carefully designed and often placed in remote natural settings, they offer something traditional hospitality often cannot: privacy, simplicity and a sense of retreat without sacrificing comfort. A forest tiny house retreat, with a hammock and terrace inviting guests to slow down in nature. What makes these spaces particularly compelling is the balance they strike. On one hand, they reduce excess, both in size and environmental impact. On the other, they elevate experience through thoughtful design, natural
Glamping in Portugal - The unobvious guide
Glamping in Portugal: A Wilder, Stranger, Slower Country Than You Think Most people arrive in Portugal with a mental image already loaded: golden Algarve cliffs, custard tarts in Lisbon, the tiled facades of Porto. All real, all worth seeing, and all, in high summer, shared with a great many other people who had the same idea. But spend a night under canvas in the interior, wake up to mist burning off a granite valley, and you start to understand that this is one of Europe's wilder and more peculiar corners. Nearly a quarter of the country is protected landscape, and tucked into those hills and forests is a Portugal that feels almost untouched. Glamping is the ideal way to meet that version of the country. You get the early-morning birdsong and the proper dark skies, but you also get a real bed and a hot shower, which matters when you've spent the day hiking to a waterfall or squinting at 20,000-year-old engravings. Here's the Portugal worth pitching up for, the bits that don't make th
First online booking platform to accept cryptocurrency payments
Book Your glamping with Crypto: Bookaglamping.com Integrates BitPay We’re thrilled to announce that guests can now pay for their glamping stay on Bookaglamping.com with cryptocurrency. Thanks to our partnership with BitPay, you can confirm and pay your booking in seconds using digital assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP, Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and popular stablecoins like USDC. BitPay instantly converts your crypto into local currency for the host, so everyone enjoys a smooth, worry-free transaction. Why Crypto Payments Make Sense for You as Traveler? Faster International Transactions Traditional cross-border payments can take days. Crypto settles almost instantly, letting you lock in your dream glamping without delay. Lower Fees Credit-card surcharges and foreign-transaction fees add up. Crypto network fees are typically a fraction of those costs, and BitPay’s processing fees are lower than most card processors. Enhanced Privacy and Secur
Which channel manager to choose?
We're often asked which Channel Manager to choose. That is why we thought to analyse a few commonly used. Key Points Lodgify seems to be the best choice for most users, offering a balance of features, pricing, and support. Smoobu is a strong alternative, especially for cost-conscious users, but has limited support hours. Guesty is affordable for small operations but lacks a website builder in its basic plan. The choice depends on your needs, like support availability or direct booking capabilities. Detailed Analysis This analysis compares Smoobu, Lodgify, and Guesty as channel managers for vacation rental management, focusing on features, pricing, user reviews, and support to help you choose the best option for your needs. The evaluation is based on the latest available data as of June 2, 2025, and considers the needs of both small-scale hosts and larger property managers. Overview of Channel Managers Channel managers are essential tools for property managers in the hospitality i
HolidayHack: make choosing accommodation together easy
Meet HolidayHack: Your Ultimate Tool for Selecting Holiday Accommodations! Planning group holidays can be a challenge with endless discussions, emails, and trying to reconcile everyone’s preferences. What if there’s a novel web app promising to streamline and enliven this process? Welcome to HolidayHack! What is HolidayHack? HolidayHack is a groundbreaking web application aimed at simplifying the selection of group holiday accommodations. Say goodbye to misplaced emails and cluttered chats. HolidayHack organizes all your options in one spot, facilitating efficient and inclusive decision-making. Explore HolidayHack.com How Does It Work? It’s as straightforward as 1, 2, 3! Build Your List: Start by creating a list where all the fun begins. Insert Listings: After list creation, start adding URLs of appealing accommodations. Discovered a charming houseboat on Bookahouseboat.com or an magnificent treehouse resort on Bookatreehouse.com (or any other website)? Simply include the link t
Glamping with kids made easy
Glamping with kids: the best of both worlds! Remember building a tent in the kitchen, garden or woods when you were a kids? There was simply nothing more fun, exciting and rewarding creating your temporary home. Kids grow old, but the feeling remains – and that’s why camping is so popular. The only downside: building and maintaining a proper tent during a holiday is quite a job. And that’s where glamping comes in: the perfect solution for a great holiday with kids, without the hustle and bustle. You probably recognize the work that is involved with going on a camping holiday. Even before you have packed your car and caravan, you have been busy for a few days. A glamping holiday solves that issue: you simply don’t need a tent because your amazing accommodation is already waiting for you at the camping of your choice. Glamping is the perfect way of having a great holiday with the fun of camping and the comfort of a luxury hotel or apartment. (photo: Bookaglamping.com) The real deal:
5 Great glamping tips for the UK
Our latest pick for your next glamping holiday Getting ready for your next summer holiday in the UK? We’ve got some amazing accommodations for an unforgettable glamping holiday! Peaceful safari tent on the banks of the Wharfe - North Yorkshire In the heart of the Yorkshire Dales you find this spacious safari tent, overlooking the river Wharfe. The perfect area if you like hiking, exploring the south of this National Park. During summer time you will surely like to swim in the pool on the premises. As soon as you leave the camping, you will stumble upon one of the many lovely tea shops and café’s. The stunning Old Chappel Yurt - Powys The yurt is the rising star in the world of glamping. And the Old Chappel Yurt shines bright at our canopy. Enter this traditional tent and you will be amazed by the sheer size it has to offer. The sleeping, sitting, and dining area are nicely separated and give a very cosy atmosphere to every part of this lovely place. The yurt is located in Tylwch,
We share the fun of glamping
Bookaglamping launches global glamping site “Our goal is to become the largest portal for glamping lovers around the world and share the fun of the next level camping”, says Pepijn Niesten, co-founder of Bookaglamping.com. And with over 100 luxury camping locations they seem to be well on the way. Bookaglamping.com offers off the grid accommodations - varying from yurts to tipi’s – with a service level that can compete with a 5-star hotel. “Some of them even offer air conditioning and a hot-tub.” “We believe that camping can be a glamorous experience, with all the benefits of a luxurious apartment or hotel. But most important is that the accommodations listed on our website offer still a true outdoor feeling. We connect to those who are looking for something more special”, says Niesten. “Yes, you may call it escapism from the ordinary.” A trend with history Don’t be fooled by the fact that glamping has become increasingly popular in the last few years. The first records of ‘glamo