Airbnb guest etiquette

Self-catering accomodation such as Airbnb has grown in popularity as travellers look for a more authentic travel experience. But beware - immersing yourself in a different culture means you might unintentionally offend your host if you choose to spend your trip in their spare room.

To save the red faces and awkward silences, we've put together a guide to the customs and quirks of the cultures of Airbnb's top-trending locations of 2017, along with a handy phrase guide.

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