”Discover the magic of Bucharest through the eyes of StayingBee co-founder Kelvin! From immersive cultural experiences with local hosts to unexpected collaborations and new friendships, this journey showcases how a simple booking can unlock unforgettable memories and connections. Join Kelvin in discovering the true heart of Romania!”
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 staying with a StayingBee host is all about.
“Bucharest surprised me in the best way. I stayed with a StayingBee host who shared not just a home, but a deep dive into Romanian history, culture, and even local food.” — Kelvin Chikezie, co-founder of StayingBee
My trip to Bucharest got off to a great start from the moment I landed.
My host, George, picked me up from the airport and brought me back to his apartment. He helped me get settled in and made me feel at home straight away.
During my stay, George went above and beyond his hosting duties and became my own personal tour guide. He showed me around his city, taught me about Romanian history and culture, and shared a traditional meal with me, the classic dish, mici (minced meat sausages spiced with garlic, black pepper and anise).
It was the kind of experience one rarely gets while travelling – immersive, authentic, and deeply personal.
My stay in Bucharest also gave me a chance to catch-up with Daria, an AIESECer and StayingBee user. She accompanied me to the How To Web office and introduced me to their CEO Alex, who I hit it off with immediately.
I quickly found myself making plans to come back in October for their How To Web Conference – the leading start-up and technology conference in Eastern Europe.
Later, I joined an AIESEC Romania meet-up and connected with fellow AIESECers. I shared with them about StayingBee and our vision, and used my trip to Bucharest as a live-demo of what they too could experience with the platform—like-minded people, local insights, and life-altering moments. All possible with a single booking.
And then, a surprise ending to my trip – meeting Alex, the former AIESEC Romania Alumni President. Within few hours of introducing myself, we filmed promotional footage, content, and more for StayingBee.
A spontaneous meeting turned into an unforgettable collaboration—exactly what this platform was built to do.
My trip to Bucharest was unexpected, in the best way possible.
From learning about Romanian history and culture from a local, meeting inspiring people to letting spontaneity guide my day – my StayingBee experience was more than just a place to sleep.
That’s why I choose StayingBee. A single booking unlocked more memories, connections and opportunities than a hotel or Airbnb ever could.
And that’s what makes this platform so exciting! You never know who you’ll meet or where your trip will take you, but you can be sure it will be meaningful.
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