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Airbnb Magazine celebrates humanity wherever it exists: across borders, time zones, languages, and skin tones.

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  • On the Waterfront: What It’s Really Like to Live on a Houseboat

    On the Waterfront: What It’s Really Like to Live on a Houseboat

    Take a look inside three floating homes on a quiet lake in Seattle, where houseboat living is buoyed by many perks—and a few challenges.
    Go to the profile of Margot Kahn
    Margot Kahn
    Nov 5, 2019
    A Study in Indigo: Behind Japan’s Most Popular Hue

    A Study in Indigo: Behind Japan’s Most Popular Hue

    The next generation of indigo makers is preserving a lost art by upending centuries of tradition.
    Go to the profile of Matt Gross
    Matt Gross
    Jul 24, 2018
    Seven of the Most Remote Airbnbs in the World

    Seven of the Most Remote Airbnbs in the World

    From a Himalayan hideaway to a tepee in Mongolia, get to know the remote homes that are worth going the extra mile to visit.
    Go to the profile of Ashlea Halpern
    Ashlea Halpern
    Nov 16, 2018
    How I Connected With My African-American Roots in Italy

    How I Connected With My African-American Roots in Italy

    A visit to the capital city made me see that Italians and African Americans have a lot more in common than I realized.
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    ron stodghill
    Sep 19, 2019
    12 Days in Morocco by Camel, Taxi, and Train

    12 Days in Morocco by Camel, Taxi, and Train

    Follow photographer Cait Oppermann on a quest to find the Morocco tourists don’t often see.
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    Cait Oppermann
    Jul 24, 2018
    The Insider’s Guide to Taipei

    The Insider’s Guide to Taipei

    With hidden speakeasies, 24-hour bookstores, and a vibrant LGBTQ scene, here’s Taipei like you’ve never seen it before.
    Go to the profile of Matt Gross
    Matt Gross
    Jun 26, 2019
    Live Off the Grid in a Taos Earthship

    Live Off the Grid in a Taos Earthship

    In a utopian neighborhood in rural New Mexico, you can see for yourself what a radically sustainable home is all about.
    Go to the profile of Ashlea Halpern
    Ashlea Halpern
    Mar 26, 2019
    How to Get Rid of Motion Sickness Every Time

    How to Get Rid of Motion Sickness Every Time

    Cure your queasiness with these tried-and-true tactics.
    Go to the profile of Sarah Grossbart
    Sarah Grossbart
    Apr 23, 2019
    Master Class: Expert Tips to Make Your Own Candles and Tea

    Master Class: Expert Tips to Make Your Own Candles and Tea

    A pair of pro artisans (and Airbnb Experience hosts) breaks down their signature techniques so you can try them at home.
    Go to the profile of Grant Rindner
    Grant Rindner
    Mar 3, 2020
    How R&B Star Kelis Launched a Culinary Empire

    How R&B Star Kelis Launched a Culinary Empire

    The song “Milkshake” made her famous, and these days, the Airbnb Experience host and cookbook author is whipping up edible treats as well.
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    Patti Greco
    Feb 25, 2020
    Ancestry Travel: Tracing a Family Tree Through England & Norway

    Ancestry Travel: Tracing a Family Tree Through England & Norway

    How one family turned a trip to explore their roots into an epic ancestral showdown.
    Go to the profile of Ada Calhoun
    Ada Calhoun
    Feb 11, 2020
    How Five Creatives Capture Place with Unconventional Art

    How Five Creatives Capture Place with Unconventional Art

    From eclectic globes and maps to unique teas and watches, these artists explore the world outside the typical atlas.
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    Chris Wright
    Feb 6, 2020
    Souvenir Smarts: Tips for Getting Your Travel Mementos Home Safely

    Souvenir Smarts: Tips for Getting Your Travel Mementos Home Safely

    Here are the best ways to tote the treasures you’ve crafted and curated while traveling.
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    Jen Murphy
    Feb 4, 2020
    Studio Tour: Inside a New York City Hatmaker’s Workshop

    Studio Tour: Inside a New York City Hatmaker’s Workshop

    The tricks of one hatter’s trade are tucked in the nooks and crannies all over his eclectic Manhattan workspace.
    Go to the profile of Judith Ohikuare
    Judith Ohikuare
    Jan 31, 2020
    The Life Cycle of a Guitar String, from Castoff to Keepsake

    The Life Cycle of a Guitar String, from Castoff to Keepsake

    How one Nashville organization’s handcrafted pieces make the journey from worthy mission to happy recipient.
    Go to the profile of Kristin Luna
    Kristin Luna
    Jan 30, 2020
    Inside Bhuj, an Indian Craft Capital Where You Can Learn Millennia-Old Techniques

    Inside Bhuj, an Indian Craft Capital Where You Can Learn Millennia-Old Techniques

    An artistic retreat in northwest India offers an up-close — and better yet, hands-on — welcome to ceramics.
    Go to the profile of Rachel Mosely
    Rachel Mosely
    Jan 29, 2020
    Meet the Makers: An Around-the-World Tour of Handmade Goods

    Meet the Makers: An Around-the-World Tour of Handmade Goods

    An international lineup of unique wares is at your fingertips — it’s all a matter of knowing the right Airbnb hosts.
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    Airbnb Magazine Editors
    Jan 28, 2020
    Whiz Kids: The Next Generation of High-Tech Makers

    Whiz Kids: The Next Generation of High-Tech Makers

    Step inside a STEAM center — this new crop of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math spaces are designed with young minds in mind.
    Go to the profile of Rachel Chang
    Rachel Chang
    Jan 28, 2020
    The Cover Story: Inside the Creation of Airbnb Magazine’s New Illustrated Jacket Celebrating Makers

    The Cover Story: Inside the Creation of Airbnb Magazine’s New Illustrated Jacket Celebrating Makers

    Artist Rebecca Mock talks about painting an artist’s studio — in all its paint-dripped, supplies-strewn, messy glory — for our 13th issue.
    Go to the profile of Christine Lee
    Christine Lee
    Jan 28, 2020
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