Yes I am still in Barcelona! and once again at a new location, that is rather different from my previous ones!
For the last couple days and weeks my Steemians friends and I have been traveling from one hotel to the next. I've shared with you the beautiful Hotel "La Florida" on the Tibidabo Mountain, the Hotel Catalonia in the city and there were a few others.
Hotels like this are nice and I enjoy it, but especially if you are by yourself (which I am right now) it's a lot more fun to get an Airbnb and meet some locals. I hadn't yet figured out where to go next before my travel buddies left, what hotel or Airbnb I wanted to try, especially because it's season in Barcelona and almost everything is booked out, as you might already know from @soldier 's post. Also I simply love to get the full travel experience and after while of staying in fancy hotels I needed a switch, living like a local.
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As you know, I organized a Steemit Meetup in Barcelona and among those who showed up at the meetup was @chicosonico !
He lives in Barceloneta (a nice district right at the beach and close to everything) and while we were talking about Steemit, he shared with me an idea he had, a Steemit-related project. He told me that he had a room for rent, but because the neighbors have been complaining about tourists partying and the beach area is particularly "touristy" it is forbidden to rent out a room on Airbnb.
BUT, after a talk with the owner and explaining that Steemians are not your average Airbnb guest, an exception was made for the Steemit community! Now this new project doesn't just mean that you can travel and find a home wherever you go, but you can meet local Steemians! How does it get better?
It doesn't.. except for the fact that you can directly pay in Steem!
SteemBnB was born and I became the first guest
When @chicosonico told me that, I didn't just like the idea, I was sold. I asked him if he needed time to set up the room, because I wanted to be his first guest.. so I slept one more night at a hotel and moved in a Steemian's home the day after.
My host had been planning on moving to his girlfriend's house and turning his own apartment into an art/work studio and Steemit rental and now it turned into reality the moment he spoke about it.
I have now been at the first SteemBnB as the first SteemBnB guest for a couple of days and will stay for a couple more.
Make sure to check out @chicosonico 's latest post about "SteemBnb", Upvote and Resteem to spread the word and follow his account for updates!
My Review:
Place: Barceloneta
Host: @chicosonico
Let's start with the guest... because he's awesome! He is more than just kind and even helped me with some recording I needed to get done. The first night I went out to dinner with him and his lovely girlfriend / fellow Steemian @omwith
THIS is what I mean by local experience!
They showed me the best place to eat as a Vegetarian. It was delicious! And how else would I have discovered this cool place:
The Green Spot
Our Food:
You know I love good food, so this is a recommendation for future SteemBnB guests of Barcelona, especially if you are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or have any special kind of diet. There are many other cool places like this in the area too!
Now to the "real review" - The Home
All the details about his place for those interested in becoming the second or third guest at his SteemBnB room, will be available soon (next post from @chicosonico)!
But for now this is what I can say.. there is a saying in Germany "klein, aber fein" which means something like "small/simple is beautiful" and that describes it well. If you want the local experience, his room is perfect. Not fancy, but clean! And clean is what matters to me most. Also the WIFI works great, actually much better than at the 5-star resort.
The Room
Also if you're not planning on being inside all day and rather go to the beach this place is great, since it takes you about 30 seconds to get to the beach!
The View
It's simple, convenient and you have a fantastic Steemian as a host! So if you're planning on visiting Barcelona by yourself and are looking for a place to say, contact @chicosonico ! As you can tell my review is more about the people, the food, and the area rather than the room, simply because it's what matters when you are traveling for experience and not for room service.
But this project goes beyond his Barcelona home, this is meant for the world!
If you are have a room to share or rent, you now can use SteemBnB to become one of the first hosts in your area and connect with other Steemians. My host for example is new to Steemit, so I can teach him in that area, while he teaches me all about Barceloneta and helps me better my Spanish. I could go on forever about the many ways how this project is beneficial for our community and helps strengthen the network.
Once again, for further details check out "SteemBnb" ! Support and participation is appreciated.
Do you know someone who'd be interested in becoming a SteemBnB host OR guest? If so, where? Comment below
Much love,
- Mrs.Steemit
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Looking greeeeat!!!!
Nice post!
looks fun
Hi @mrs.steemit ! Here we go! Ok, it's not available now... :)
MegaThanks!
https://steemit.com/steembnb/@chicosonico/first-room-at-steem-bnb-primera-habitacion-steem-bnb-barcelona
Loved the post and the idea of SteemBnB.
Isn't the food there amazing? I love the Catalan cuisine.
Barcelona is one of my favorite cites in the world. I traveled to Barcelona 3 times , and can't wait for my next time.
It's the best!
Hi @mrs.steemit I've written an article about you, Check it out if you can, thanks.
30 Best Steemians Of The Day To Follow 24th July 2017
https://steemit.com/steemit/@jzeek/30-best-steemians-of-the-day-to-follow-24th-july-2017
Hi mrs.steemit. Great story! SteemBNB is a great idea and I plan to turn my very successful Airbnb in USA into a SteemBNB as well. Thanks again for this awesome news!
That would be awesome! Where in the U.S are you located? Make sure to follow the steps of @chicosonico 's post about becoming a SteemBnB host :)
this is the real power of the connection, the networking, the platform. i've seen far too much recently of people just trading value in money terms, trying to make some money from one blockchain to another but the real power is in the value exchange. it's funny how everything was booked out then pushed you via the social universe into this headspace. i think that's awesome and the vegan food looked KILLER. love the steembnb idea, i'd happily put up people travelling through for a night in my caravan once i've got my second space (i.e the van) nice idea!
I agree with everything you mentioned! Thanks for the thought through comment. Whenever your space is ready, make sure to follow the steps of becoming a SteemBnB host. Would be awesome! :)
roger that!
Great post @mrs.syeemit i hope we can meeting someday 😊
Thanks! Meet me in Lisabon in November for Steemfest 2! :)
Great, keep us updated, would love to be there. If you need help finding anything, restaurants (vegan), places to visit, countryside, wines etc, I can help. You do mean Lisbon right?
Greetings from Portugal @mrs.steemit
I'm new here, just found out what steemfest was, ultra cool, thanks
It's amazing pictures Mrs. Very nice place to go
Traveling is a very interesting hobby,
There are many reasons why people make traveling as a hobby. The reason is that they want to see the "outside world" of the world that we see every day,
In my opinion, traveling can be described as adventure because traveling is about an adventure. Those of us who love traveling not only make the streets just to stay away from the hectic day-to-day life, traveling can also because we want to learn about various customs, culture, race and nationality etc
Yes, traveling is living! :)
Hi, my friend @mrs.steemit , great post, congratulations, keep it up.
This is brilliant, great post. Wouldn't work for me, we would prefer a double bed ;-)
If there are an steemers (steemians?) in Sevilla, we are planning on going to the Feria next year. We were already thinking about going AirBnB, because I'm often awake at night and a hotel room just doesn't work.
So, Steemians in Sevilla, 2018 Feria? Let me know please.
Very cool. I am an AirBnB host with several different properties here in New Zealand. SteemBnB is interesting :)
Nice! I'd love to come to New Zealand. How many Steemians do you think live ther?
Awesome stuffs man! Christchurch New Zealand here, count me in!
Nice! @amexperts and you should do a meetup!
@mrs.steemit -What an amazing idea to create a SteemBNB! Not only does it offer convenience of booking through Steem but also offers opportunities to meet fellow Steemians and get a safe place and local expertise from them. The Green spot looks cosy and attractive. The food looks great. I had no idea that such exotic looking vegetarian dishes existed. Great! Thanks for sharing. Upvoted.
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I agree! Thanks for supporting :)
Will check out your post now
Thank you so much. A visit from you to my blogs is always an honor. I also get good guidance from you since my blogs are visual. Have tried to follow your advice and learnt some new skills to make my bligs more visually appealing.
It was a pleasure bringing you to the Green Spot! Best sweet potato spaghetti ever!!! 😂
Have been busy these days darling, hope to meet up again before you leave!!!❤️
By the way!!! 😂😂😂 look at this!
Hahaha this is awesome! proves how quickly technology is evolving! and good to know how these telephones work! I feel more educated now, Thanks ^^
Yes the food was sooo good!
Hopefully we can meet in the next days just let me or Pablo know! :)
Aaaah!! I've been feeling sick the past 3 days, fever and headache...I'm at home at the moment. Hope to see you again before you leave!
Interesting idea..Bringing real value to Steem :)
Yes I think initiatives like this will help a lot to get people interested. Thanks!
I never tried even airnbnb .. donot know always scared abt the unknown but this reassures me.. hmm vegetarian!! Guleten free is something many advised me to try!!!
And also SteemBnB would be different, because you have a portfolio of who your host is and can trust them much easier. Sort of like Facebook + Airbnb in one plus you can pay in Steem.
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Reality is truly spoken into existence.
Beautiful views. I can know more things about food and culture of barcelona in each of your posts. Thanks
Thanks, I'm glad :)
thats awesome... first steembnb.... thats cool.... lets spread it.... its good to have acquaintance all over the world... and in time of need.... theres someone will offer you a helping hand....
i love the story.... and the pictures speak to itself.... very nice story... thanks for sharing...
#steemBnB
Thanks for supporting! :)
Beautiful post. What a great idea having Steemit bnb's. We have used them in several places and they have been great.
Awesome! How were your experiences?
Particularly the ones in NYC were really nice and located overlooking Central Park. This made for convenience and the hosts were very considerate and helpful. Lodging in NYC is so expensive the BnB's were a god send, however, I think NYC doesn't allow them anymore because they take business away from the hotels.
Actually... SteemBnB is not a bad idea, so you can pay for rent using your steem.
Hope you had a great time!)
Yes! I'm in love with this city
good food and placation also awesome ,
I didn't know about steembnb, nice news!I think it might work!
Original idea!Congratulations @chicosonico!
SteemBnB sounds like a fantastic idea! And this post is a great way to Advertise it. Well done 👏
Thank you :)
happy for you mrs.steemit! u met an awesome group!
Thanks girl <3
Wow i can stay there for a loooong time
I wish I was there.
Following!
Thanks!
Good news great idea and a shout out to @chicosonico. I'll have to start following @chicosonico now. Looks like great service there.
muchos exitos, felicitaciones
Hey mrs.steemit !!
its awesome.............. nice to know about . i really like the post. waiting for the next.keep it up.
Nice review and photos there Mrs.steemit! I also enjoy booking through airbnb since you can befriend the host and some of the locals. Looking forward for your future reviews. Nice job! :)
Thanks! SteemBnB is even better, you meet local Steemians ^^
Cool Stuff, a Bed and Breakfast that is STEEM-Powered?
SIGN ME UP!!! :D
YES! Thanks for supporting :)
Foods looks very yummy :)
So good! The sweet potato spaghetti were the best
Dope!
this steemians travel thing may be a great idea and experience as well I'm all for it
Amazing food!
Nice post :)
Woww what an experience!
I love this post!
Great post and you're doing a great job here!
Wow looks awesome and amazing.
It's steemit history in the making awesome!
Thanks for sharing : )
Great pics.
wow going with steembnb next time i travel
Looks great , peaceful , and beautiful
This is awesome. More of this! I would for sure rent a place if I could with STEEM!
This is awesome: first 'SteemBnB', and paying in STEEM!!! How can we roll this out to the rest of the world?!😄
Resteem @chicosonico 's latest post!
Done! :)
We need to roll it out.