A cozy retreat after paragliding, hiking, and exploring Interlaken.

From the outside, our Budapest Airbnb building looked old and a little worn. Inside, the apartment was gorgeous.

When I started looking for places to stay in Mallorca, I kept coming back to the same Airbnb in Cala Figuera. It was a waterfront apartment overlooking a little fishing harbor, with whitewashed stone buildings, green shutters, boats moored right outside, and a terrace that looked almost too good to be true. I loved everything about it, except for one small problem: it wasn't available for our travel dates. So we booked another Airbnb, right? Nope, we changed our travel dates. There was something about that little harbor, with its green boat-garage doors and crystal-clear water, that I just couldn't get out of my head.

Casa Rosa Lecce is a stunning designer apartment in the heart of Lecce, Italy.

By the time we arrived at Casa Moeca, I was very grateful that someone else was carrying my suitcase.

After everything it took to get to Malta, I thought I would sleep late on my first morning. Instead, I woke up at 7:30 AM because I was so excited to explore the city and see the rooftop views from my Airbnb.

I made the most of my one night layover in Rome by staying at this charming apartment off of Palazzo della Cancelleria.

Our EMA House apartment gave my parents and me separate bedrooms, room to spend time together and a cozy place to return after cold days exploring Zurich.

My suitcase did not make it past the golden-yellow chaise lounge at this Airbnb in Sevilla.

Coffee above the street, a grand old staircase and a host’s hand-marked Barcelona map: the details I loved about Yök.

The arrival at this Madrid Airbnb was difficult, but I loved the apartment: historic architecture, a renovated interior, and an enormous kitchen.

Our little Riomaggiore Airbnb had an amazing view over the village.

The most shocking—and coolest—part of this Bologna Airbnb was the bathroom. Or, technically, the bathrooms.

The apartment I remember for its two balconies: one facing tiled buildings, the other looking across Praça Martim Moniz and Lisbon’s hills.

I remember the herringbone floors and tall windows, but I remember waking up on the couch even more. This Paris apartment helped shape what I look for in a standout stay.

This Madrid Airbnb was cozy, compact and perfect for a long weekend seeing Christmas lights around the city.