Accommodation is needed every night. A bed to sleep in with a good breakfast.

Live Abroad – ACCOMMODATION

Where are you sleeping tonight?

LIVE in Live Work Play Travel relates to 2 things: Accommodation and Visas that allow you to live and work abroad. Because we all need somewhere to live, Right! So Where Will You Be Sleeping Tonight? In a hostel, hotel, tent, apartment, house sit, co-living/co-working space or in a five star luxury resort. Are you seeking short term accommodation or a long-term rental? Read what live abroad – accommodation options are available and how to find them.

So kick back, put your comfy sox on and find the right accommodation for your travels in my accommodation and living abroad posts. You can also begin your search for accommodation on one of the big accommodation booking sites – my top 3 I turn to are HostelWorld for a bed in a hostel, Booking.com for pretty much everything from hostels to hotels to five star luxury resorts and if I am seeking free accommodation I look for a house sitting gig through Trusted Housesitters.

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