Now that we've discussed adventurous activities, let's consider accommodation options and quality. Where does one rest after paragliding or a metaphorical lion fight?
My idea of quality accommodation involves walls, unlike your potential tree-sleeping adventures. In Eswatini, options range from luxurious safari lodges—imagine hearing elephants trumpet—to community-based guesthouses. It's a spectrum from five-star glamping to thatched roofs.
Five-star glamping sounds ideal! Eswatini offers unique experiences like traditional beehive huts at Mantenga Cultural Village or lodges nestled in wildlife reserves. It's less about skyscrapers and more about connecting with nature. For long-term stays, Mbabane provides comfortable houses and apartments, though not the high-rises of larger cities.
So, you trade skyscrapers for stargazing. For long-term living, the Eswatini rental market isn't as extensive or standardized as European capitals. Expect direct negotiations or reliance on local networks. Quality varies, from simple homes to modern, spacious properties, often with gardens. It's about space and a different pace of life.
Speaking of pace, let's consider Italy, where "space" might mean a charming, ancient apartment overlooking a piazza, possibly with a serenading neighbor. Italy offers a wide range: grand hotels overlooking the Arno in Florence to rustic agriturismos in Tuscany. Vacation rentals include coastal villas, city apartments, and even trulli in Puglia.
Italy's accommodations are full of character, though that character might include a shower that doubles as a bidet, or a fifth-floor walk-up in Rome. For expats, long-term rentals in Milan or Rome are competitive and expensive. Apartments might be beautiful but smaller and older, needing maintenance. Older buildings don't always have modern electrical systems.
True, but quality is generally high, especially in renovated properties. Outside major cities, larger, more affordable homes are available. What's the craziest rental experience you've had abroad? Let us know in the YouTube comments!
If "quality" includes spontaneous kitchen dance parties, then yes! It's about priorities: sprawling landscapes and cultural immersion (Eswatini) versus historic charm and urban hustle (Italy), even with smaller spaces. Both have their quirks. jetoff.ai can help you navigate these markets.
Whether it's a safari lodge or a city apartment, find your happy place.