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New here? Here's a quick tour.
What you can do, how the parts fit together, and where to start.
01 · First things first
First things first
There are a few things worth doing when you join StayingBee. They make everything else easier.
Maria Chen, 27
Berlin · Product designer
Coffee nerd, half-marathon runner, always up for a sunset walk.
CoffeeRunningDesign
02 · Communities
So, what's a community?
Communities are groups of people who already have something in common.
Closed communities
“I belong to this.”
Communities with an existing membership or organization.
AIESECCEMSJCIGlobal ShapersOther partner communities
Membership may need to be verified.
If you'd naturally say “I'm a or an ___”, it might be your community.
03 · BeeAvatar
Your BeeAvatar helps personalize StayingBee
Your BeeAvatar is built from the things you tell us about yourself — your interests, preferences and personality. It helps us show you people, communities and activities that may be a good fit.
You
BeeAvatar
StayingBee
PeopleCommunitiesHangoutsExperiencesStays
The more we know about you, the more relevant the things we can show you.
04 · Features
What can I do on StayingBee?
There are a few different ways to use StayingBee. You don't have to use all of them. Start with whatever makes sense for you.
People
Find people
Discover people based on shared communities, interests and other profile information.
- Browse people
- Open profiles
- See what you have in common
- Message people
- Invite someone to a Hangout
05 · Quick guide
Not sure which one to use?
Here's the simple version.
If you want to…
Meet people
If you want to…
Grab coffee or meet casually
If you want to…
Join a planned activity
If you want to…
Find somewhere to stay
If you want to…
Tell people you're travelling
If you want to…
Organize something yourself
06 · Join or create
You can join things — or create them
You don't have to host anything to use StayingBee. But if you have an idea, you can create something for other people too.
PeopleDiscover people
HangoutsJoin a Hangout
ExperiencesJoin an Experience
StaysFind / book a Stay
TripsRespond to someone's Trip
07 · Trips
Going somewhere? Here's how Trips work.
01
Create a Trip
Choose your destination and dates.
02
People see your Trip
Relevant people can discover that you're heading their way.
03
They can connect with you
Someone might offer a Stay, Hangout or local connection.
04
You choose what works
Connect, chat and make your plans.
08 · Where to start
Okay, where should I start?
I already belong to a community
Join your communitySee who's aroundDiscover peopleStart a conversation
09 · Quick answers
A few things you might be wondering
A community-driven accommodation and experience sharing platform that connects users based on shared interests, values, and community ties.
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