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    6 Nomadic Hotel Alternatives

    avatarBy vinja23/11/20145 Comments4 Mins Read
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    6 Hotel Alternatives For Nomads /// Vinjatek
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    Hotels are just highly catered places of temporary lodging but there are adventurous, unique and cheaper alternatives for nomads.

    Hotel Alternatives: Hostels

    Hostels

    Contents

    • 1 Hostels
    • 2 Wilderness
    • 3 Couchsurfing
    • 4 Private Rentals
    • 5 Transportation
    • 6 Monasteries
    • 7 // Hotel Alternatives For Nomads

    The average American’s knowledge of hostels end with the film of the same name due to their rarity in the US. But in many other countries, hostels are are just as well known as hotels and are widely used by foreign visitors. Although the fractional cost of staying at hostels is attractive, their highly social atmosphere is the real reason for their popularity. In fact, there’s even an entire lifestyle behind it.

    PRO TIP : I’ve used Hostelworld for about 80 percent of the hundreds that I’ve stayed at over the years. Best part is the high volume of reliable reviews to base your booking on.

    COST: $5 – $50 Night

    Hotel Alternatives: Wilderness

    Wilderness

    Long ago we were all once nomads living in the wilderness. But as we’ve gotten more advanced, our ability or will to live off the land has devolved. So many travelers today are reluctant to spend the night in the outdoors, even if it’s proper camping. With decent weather, equipment and legal space to claim your spot, the wild could be a greater alternative to hotels.

    It could a night or two on tropical beach with just a blanket or a week in the mountains with a tent and supplies.

    PRO TIP : Sleeping on the urban streets is not the same thing – it is universally unacceptable and or illegal.

    COST: $0 or Permit Fee

    Hotel Alternatives: Couchsurfing

    Couchsurfing

    We’ve all slept over at our friend’s homes on their couches but it’s not exactly ideal when you’re traveling to foreign lands where you don’t know anyone. There’s a service called Couchsurfing that connects like-minded people to make this happen, however. Safely and effectively in fact. It’s not so much about getting a place to stay for free but for cultural exchange and friendship. It sounds too good to be true but it works and I’ve personally met lot’s of good people this way around the world.

    PRO TIP : Sign up for the free account and get started. Make sure you have an interesting and thorough profile. The more hosts know, the more likely they’ll accept.

    COST: $0, Gift, Dinner, Etc.

    Hotel Alternatives: Private Rentals

    Private Rentals

    Not long ago it was extremely difficult to find short term stays (1 – 30 days) in private homes and spaces or without a lease. Now with services like Airbnb, you can book actual houses and rooms with as much flexibility as hotels. The best part is, this is suitable for both cheap accommodations and lavish dwelling. They make great hotel alternatives to get a true feel of “home” in a different culture.

    PRO TIP : Get $25 credit for your first stay with Airbnb. You can also find rentals on Craigslist and local ads of the city you’re in.

    COST: $20 – $2000 Night

    Hotel Alternatives: Transportation

    Transportation

    Sleeping overnight on a flight or bus is a great way to save on a night’s stay at a hotel but I’m talking about actually “staying” in a moving vehicle as if it was a hotel. Something like a week long journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway from China to Russia or a month in a rented camper van circling the entirety of Australia.This can be considered the modern nomad method of long distance travel. Not just a hotel alternative but also to flying.

    PRO TIP : This is truest form of that expression; “It’s the journey that matters, not the destination.” So enjoy the ride because the journey is also the destination.

    COST: $10 – $300 Night

    Monasteries

    Sleeping at retreats like convents and monasteries isn’t for everyone but that doesn’t mean you have to practice their beliefs or even be religious at all. Just an open mind, respect for others and a friendly mindset is needed.

    There are a surprisingly a lot of retreats around the world that take guests, you just have to find them. Similar to Couchsurfing, it’s less about a place to stay and more about the cultural exchange and the experience.

    PRO TIP : Unlike other hotel alternatives, you aren’t exactly allowed complete freedom to do anything you want. There will be rules for you to follow and often chores to complete, again, it’s about the experience.

    COST: $0 – Small Donation

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      5 Comments

      1. avatar
        Katea Pop on 23/11/2014 12:27 AM

        Great list, I’ve done all but the monasteries one is new to me, sounds verrrry interesting.

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          Masa Onaki on 23/11/2014 12:30 AM

          Same here, well, I mean the monasteries. Never knew there were so many hotel alternatives.

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        Almeida on 23/11/2014 5:47 PM

        Nice article as always John.
        I’ve tried all of those except for “real” couchsurfing, and the most memorable is definitely the monastery option. Like you eloquently said, it’s not for everyone, but the experience is priceless.

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        Lori Zabel on 24/06/2015 4:26 AM

        Sometimes a nice plush hotel room is just what you need but mostly, as a traveler, almost all these other alternatives are way better.

        Reply

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