If you’ve been wanderlusting for that extended trip to South America, a 6 week backpacking tour of East Asia or even a secluded getaway in the mountains, there’s no better time than now to capitalize on the booming sharing economy. In the last few years an abundance of websites like Airbnb, Homestay and Spotahome have started popping up which are opening up a whole new world of cost-effective and long term holiday options. In this post Tep has shared some of the best options out there for lodging abroad; including home stays, home swaps and how you can find free accommodation whilst you travel!