Airbnb

Airbnb bans the use of indoor security cameras

As an avid traveler, I have utilized Airbnb on numerous occasions, hoping for a unique and comfortable experience in a new city. However, the recent news that Airbnb has banned the use of indoor security cameras has brought to light a disturbing reality that many hosts have been taking advantage of. The fact that indoor cameras were ever permitted in the first place is shocking and, frankly, downright creepy.

I vividly remember a time when I was considering booking an Airbnb for a trip with friends, only to be informed by the owner that the rooms were already occupied by him and his friend, leaving us with the living room couch.… Continue reading

An entire generation of young people from Gaeltacht (the Irish-speaking area of Ireland) cannot buy a house nor a site in their own area: “There are no houses available to rent, all the houses are up on Airbnb….”

Growing up in Ireland, I have always cherished the sense of community and belonging that comes with living in the Gaeltacht, the Irish-speaking area of our country. However, in recent years, I have noticed a troubling trend that is affecting an entire generation of young people in the Gaeltacht – the inability to buy a house or even find a place to rent in our own area. The reason? The proliferation of Airbnb listings that have taken over the housing market, leaving many of us without a place to call our own.

It is disheartening to see my peers struggle to find a home in the place they grew up in, where their families have lived for generations.… Continue reading