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Somewhere in your phone is a group chat with two hundred-something people you once trusted with your life, and you haven't opened it in months. You know the one. 240 members, a name that made sense in 2019, and a profile picture from a conference that feels like it happened just yesterday. It used…
Introducing BeeCommunity 🐝 Travel is better when it's human. Not transactional, not anonymous — but real, intentional, and built on genuine connection. That's always been the StayingBee way. And now, we're opening that up to everyone. Introducing BeeCommunity. What is BeeCommunity? 🌎 BeeCommunity…
You've been overpaying for your last few trips, and we can prove it. Because here's the thing about booking travel: the sticker price is a lie. Not maliciously, just structurally. What you see on page one is rarely what leaves your account by checkout. So we did the math for you, on a fairly typic…
Let's do some quick math. You've got a WhatsApp group with 240 people in it. A LinkedIn feed full of people who once made you laugh during a National Congress, or shared a flat with you for six days, or sat next to you in a CEMS case competition arguing about market entry. These are people who alrea…
What made your best trip your best trip? It probably wasn't the room. It wasn't the bed, or even just the location. It was what happened there — the people you met, the things you did, the moments you didn't plan for that just stand out in your memory, even now as you're reading this. That's exactl…
Since we started StayingBee, one of the most common questions we've been asked is: Can I join without being part of an existing community? For a while, the answer was no — simply because our platform is built on community networks. That shared thread of trust is what connects our users. With BeeCom…
Community-based travel is one of the most rewarding ways to see the world. Not only do you get to experience a new place, but you get to step into someone else's world while doing it. You get to live in their neighbourhood, understand their routines, explore their favourite spots, and see the world…
How our Story Began “StayingBee started with a simple frustration—I couldn’t find a safe, affordable place to stay while traveling, even though I knew AIESECers in most cities. That’s when the hive idea hit me.” – Kelvin Chikezie, Founder of StayingBee That “hive idea” is now StayingBee – a communi…
We spoke with Hossam, a basketball referee originally from Alexandria, Egypt. His love of travel started with AIESEC, where he took his first trip abroad to India. He hasn’t stopped since, solo-travelling to 25 countries and counting. Hossam chose StayingBee for a stay in Copenhagen, Denmark and sha…
Viridiana Alvarez describes herself as an ambitious dreamer — someone for whom it matters deeply that what she does in life matches the life she actually wants to live. That search for balance shows up in everything she does. Including how she travels. At work, she's the person with the checklist. O…
When Andra Enache first came across StayingBee via LinkedIn, the concept immediately caught her attention. As someone who has lived in Romania, Italy, Costa Rica, and now London, Andra knows better than most what it means to build a home somewhere new. For her, home isn't defined by four walls — it'…
Pat Michelena doesn't call any one place home. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, she's lived in Canada, the Netherlands, Australia, and the Philippines. For the past three years, she's been working and traveling full-time. The world, she says, is her home. As one of the co-founders of StayingBee,…
StayingBee was built on a simple belief: community travel is better when it's personal. We spoke with five real members of our community — hosts and guests from Berlin to Barcelona, Vienna to Paris — and asked them about their StayingBee experiences. Though their stories were all different, their an…
Welcome to StayingBee. For those that are new to the platform, we wanted to put together a community showcase so you get a feel of what community-based travel and how you can get involved. Community-based travel involves staying with actual members of your given community. You stay in their home, y…
Alex Cabon describes himself as "international to the core". With a Brazilian and French background, he's traveled to 50 countries for coaching, training, and speaking. But more than that, he's a people-person who views humanity as one family of eight billion—still figuring out how to live together.…
A problem hiding in plain sight. Behind the closed doors of apartment buildings across the world, short-term rental properties are quietly displacing locals and disrupting housing markets. For travelers and property owners, short-term rentals are a win-win—unique stays and a reliable source of incom…
When Toma Molerov first heard about StayingBee at an AIESEC conference in Budapest, he was intrigued. As a self-described global citizen who's lived everywhere from Bulgaria to Germany to Malaysia, he knows what it's like to build a home and find comfort in unfamiliar places. Getting the chance to o…
Life after Erasmus hits hard. For the first, and maybe the only, time in your life you were able to be independent, navigate a new country, and build a circle of friends from scratch, all at the same time. You had the freedom to explore, experiment, and adapt while surrounded by people doing the exa…
Traveling With Built-In Support Traveling to a new city, especially for the first time, can feel intimidating. Language barriers, unfamiliar social norms, and not knowing anyone can make the idea less exciting than it should be. A community-based stay with StayingBee offers a different starting poin…
Meet Julia, an AIESEC alumna, entrepreneur, startup consultant, and the first StayingBee host in Barcelona. We spoke with Julia about what “home” means to her, why she decided to open her doors to the StayingBee community, and what she gained from her first hosting experience. From sharing traditio…
Not all international travel is for leisure. While that may seem obvious, it’s easy to forget when boarding a flight to your beach holiday that many of our fellow passengers aren’t going on holiday at all. People travel for work-related reasons such as internships, exchanges, remote roles, temporary…
We spoke with Ferenc, a Budapest-born Master’s student, AIESEC alumnus, and seasoned solo traveler, who shares why StayingBee’s community-driven verified platform is perfect for independent travelers seeking freedom, connection, and peace of mind while traveling. Who are you, and what kind of trave…
Community-Driven Travel Is About More Than Where You Stay Community-driven travel is about more than where you stay. It’s who you meet, where you go, and what you experience that makes it memorable. For platforms built on trust, shared values, and human connection, the tools people use to facilitate…
A Simple Host Checklist for Getting Started on StayingBee Hosting on StayingBee is about more than offering a spare room. It’s about welcoming someone from your community into your home and city, and creating a space that feels safe, comfortable, and supportive. Whether you’re thinking about hostin…
What comes to mind when you first think of Barcelona? Sunny beaches, scorching heat, late-night tapas and laughter, bright-coloured tiles and façades all fighting for your attention? Barcelona overwhelms the senses — in the best way possible. In February, that feeling remains, just dialed down from…
Kelvin, the CEO and one of the co-founders of StayingBee, set himself a challenge: 2 weeks, 5 European cities, €295 to spend on accommodation. In April, he put StayingBee to the test with a stop in Bucharest, Romania’s historic capital. What followed was an experience that perfectly captures what st…
We spoke with Jayani, a Berlin-based StayingBee host, about her first hosting experience. She shares how trust and community gave her the confidence to open her home, and how hosting through StayingBee has inspired her future travel plans. Introduce yourself and tell us about how you heard about S…
We’re excited to share that StayingBee has officially partnered with AIESEC International to bring the StayingBee experience to over 2 million AIESEC members, alumni and exchange participants worldwide, as they live, work, and travel abroad. A partnership close to our hearts This partnership is clos…
New to StayingBee and curious about how communities work on the platform? You’ve come to the right place! Community is at the heart of our hive on StayingBee. Our accommodation sharing platform connects members of existing communities worldwide, letting them host and book stays with people they alr…
We are excited to share that StayingBee has been granted Business Finland’s TEMPO funding to drive our international expansion. StayingBee is answering the call to creating a path towards meaningful, human travel with our community-based accommodation sharing platform. Providing safe, affordable st…
Why trust matters when sharing your home Home is your safe space. It’s where you can unwind, feel safe, and be your most authentic self. We understand that opening your home to someone new, or stepping into someone else’s requires a level of trust that goes beyond a typical hotel stay. Trust play…
You may be curious about joining StayingBee. Maybe you’ve seen us on social media, heard about us through your community, or came across our platform while planning your next trip. But you may still be wondering: is this platform for me? While StayingBee is open to anyone who wants to experience t…
As we enter 2026, we’re reflecting on what we built over the past year and the moments that defined us in 2025. Our first year has been a mix of trial-and-error teachings, major milestones, small wins, significant partnerships, and customer success stories. More importantly, this past year has been…
Hey Hosts 👋 we’re sure you get a ton of messages from guests to book your space. But have you ever received a message from a guest asking to book from outside the platform? If you’ve felt tempted to follow through, don’t! There’s a few things you should know before you consider accepting such req…
Pat, a co-founder of StayingBee tested out the platform herself, with a short-stay in Helsinki. Read about her experience and see how using StayingBee can enhance your next trip✨ Last July, I spent some time traveling across Europe and as a last-minute decision, decided to try out StayingBee with a…
We are excited to announce the launch of a dedicated accommodation-sharing platform for the CEMS community, powered by StayingBee, offering a community-based accommodation experience for CEMS students and alumni worldwide. CEMS – the Global Alliance in Management Education – brings together leading…
Introducing BeeCoin, StayingBee’s newest virtual reward system available for all users! Learn more about BeeCoin, how to earn it, how to use it on the platform and find out about our special offer! How Does It Work? BeeCoin is a virtual credit that users can accumulate and redeem on StayingBee’s pl…
Hey Bees, great news 🎉 Our mobile app has officially launched — making your bookings, chats, and travel smoother and more connected than ever. Keep your StayingBee profile right at your fingertips and browse listings from anywhere. Perfect for when travel inspo strikes or when you’re sorting out th…
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