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Short term accommodation for London 2012
Featured Listings: Euro Cup

Featured Listings: Euro Cup

We’ve recently received some great listings in Poland and the Ukraine! Not only are both countries beautiful to visit, but the Euro Cup Soccer tournament is coming up this summer from June 8 – July 1, 2012. We’ve picked a few places that are definitely worth checking out! We’re also...
Site Updates!

Site Updates!

Hey guys, Based on feedback and comments, we’ve made a few tweaks to the site recently that we think will improve your booking experience! We announced a little while ago that iStopOver Host’s can now sync their calendars so the most up to date availability is displayed on the page....
Guest Profile: Courtney

Guest Profile: Courtney

This week, we spoke with Courtney, an iStopOver Guest who recently traveled to NYC over New Years (a pretty good pick, we think!). Courtney stayed in Sylvia’s place, and enjoyed a ton of activities while in NYC. Read up on her experience shopping in the local farmer’s markets, touring Central...
Loving Las Ramblas

Loving Las Ramblas

Original post by: Andy Hayes, PlanetEye Traveler La Rambla (or Las Ramblas, as it is more commonly known) is a central boulevard that cuts through Barcelona, and is the city’s most famous street.  You’ll no doubt find yourself along it during your visit, and you might end up staying nearby!...
Visiting Auckland

Visiting Auckland

New Zealand is a beautiful country to visit. For many, it’s the starting point for a great backpacking trip, for others, because of its distance, it is a destination holiday. One of our Guests, Melinda, had the opportunity to visit Auckland. It was her first time visiting New Zealand (but...
London iStopOver Host: Ingrid

London iStopOver Host: Ingrid

This week we chatted with Ingrid, a lovely iStopOver Host who is located in London, England. Ingrid’s artsy and hip listing can be found in Zone 2 in London. Located in a neighborhood with tons of restaurants, shops and boutiques, you’ll be greeted with lots of activity. Ingrid will make...
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Love It? Pin It!

Love It? Pin It!

Ok, confession time: we’re having a little too much fun with Pinterest lately. We love the idea of looking at beautiful things and sharing them with the community – you can spend hours going through everything! This is a great way to get inspired: cool craft ideas, delicious recipes and even inspiration for your next...
Olympic Football, Anyone?

Olympic Football, Anyone?

It was announced earlier this week that Football is where it’s at: ticket-wise. There are still some 1.5 million tickets available! And who knows…? Maybe this will be your chance to see Beckham in action. The teams haven’t been drawn for Football yet, but they are expected to be in April and the remaining tickets...
What's New In Technology: Mobile World Congress

What’s New In Technology: Mobile World Congress

Techies of the world – unite! The Mobile World Congress happening in Barcelona, Spain is coming up from February 27 – Mar 1st. Are you the first to know of the latest trends in technology? Always aware of what’s happening next? The Mobile World Congress might just be for you. Each year, thousands visit the...
The London Olympics Are 6 Months Away

The London Olympics Are 6 Months Away

That’s right – in 6 short months the world’s best athletes will be arriving in London to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympics. This is a great time to visit London and experience an unforgettable time – the city will be in full swing with celebrities, athletes, visitors and royalty! Hotels have already sold out...
Indulge The City Explorer In You

Indulge The City Explorer In You

Sometimes you yearn for the beach – sometimes your wanderlust brings you to a mountain top that’s just waiting to be skied down. Other times, it’s the big city that calls your name. So, what is it that makes us crave the bright lights of a bustling big city? Don’t people usually want to escape...
What's Stonehenge Like in Person?

What’s Stonehenge Like in Person?

Post By: Andy Hayes, PlanetEye Traveler During your visit to London, hopefully you will have an opportunity to visit one of the great wonders of the world, Stonehenge.  Located on a flat plain near Salisbury, the site is an easy day trip from London and in fact can be combined with a trip to other...
Romantic Getaways

Romantic Getaways

It’s getting closer to that holiday where candy hearts and ‘Will You Be Mine?’ letters start circulating. That’s right folks, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. How many brownie points would you earn if you surprised your sweetie with a trip to any one of these romantic cities? Barcelona   Sip sangria and enjoy...
For The Love of Apple

For The Love of Apple

The Macworld expo runs from January 26-28th in San Francisco. Apple lovers and tech-appreciators alike can see what the hottest gadgets are for their Mac products. Have your eye on an app? How about the latest accessory for your iPad? It’s a good bet that you’ll find it at Macworld. It doesn’t stop at exhibitors....
New York Happenings

New York Happenings

Year-round, New York City is a great place to visit. There’s always something going on in the Big Apple, and hotel accommodation can become pricey. We’ve got great Hosts in NYC with affordable places to crash whenever you’re in New York. Today, we’re taking a look at some fresh NYC apartments: This apartment can comfortable...
Host Spotlight: Maria In Berlin

Host Spotlight: Maria In Berlin

ISO: How long have you been a Host with iStopOver? Maria: I’ve been an iStopOver Host since 2009. (Ed. note: which is when we first started ) ISO: What inspired you to become an iStopOver Host? M: The efficient and completely free services, friendly customer service, and it’s easy to use. ISO: What do you...
Will Prince Harry Be Court-Side at the London Olympics Beach Volleyball Games?

Will Prince Harry Be Court-Side at the London Olympics Beach Volleyball Games?

Many of the tickets for the London Olympic Games are selling out – and one of the most popular sporting events? Beach Volleyball.   The most notable of those who might be sitting in the stands during the matches: Prince Harry. According to sources, Prince Harry has requested to attend the Beach Volleyball matches during...
Featured Cities: Euro Cup 2012

Featured Cities: Euro Cup 2012

If you’re a Soccer (or Football) fan, chances are you’re well aware that this summer brings the UEFA Euro Cup. The best teams in the European league will compete in Poland and Ukraine for the championship. The Euro Cup is from June 8th – July 1st. It’s the first time that both Poland and Ukraine...