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Illustration: Málaga Fair 2026: The alternative for finding accommodation without breaking the bank...

Málaga Fair 2026: The alternative for finding accommodation without breaking your summer budget

By Marc Dumont 11/08/2026

Summer on the Costa del Sol is synonymous with sunshine, Mediterranean beaches and, above all, grand celebrations. But if you are planning to visit Andalusia in August, a major event is likely to disrupt your plans and your wallet: the Feria de Málaga 2026. This spectacular festival attracts huge crowds every year, turning the city into an epicentre of joy, music and tradition. However, this global popularity comes at a direct cost to the local tourism industry, driving the prices of traditional...

Illustration: Festival Western St-Tite 2026: Staying in a homestay to experience the event...

Festival Western St-Tite 2026: Stay in a homestay to experience the event to the fullest

By Claire Morel 09/08/2026

Yeee-haw! Get your cowboy boots and felt hats ready, as the excitement is once again building in the beautiful Mauricie region. From the 11th to the 20th of September 2026, the charming municipality of Saint-Tite is preparing to vibrate to the frantic rhythm of the 58th edition of its famous festival. As an unmissable event of the Quebec autumn, it attracts colossal crowds who come to celebrate country culture, watch thrilling professional rodeos, and enjoy a unique festive atmosphere.However, a...

Illustration: La Vuelta 2026: Follow the race in Spain by staying in a homestay

La Vuelta 2026: Follow the race in Spain by staying in a homestay

By Claire Morel 31/07/2026

Summer 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting one for cycling fans from all over the world. From 22 August to 13 September, the Iberian Peninsula will vibrate to the rhythm of pedals, heroic breakaways, and cheering crowds. The Vuelta 2026, the 81st edition of this legendary Grand Tour, promises a sporting spectacle of rare intensity. For enthusiasts who wish to experience the event as close as possible to the riders, following the stages day by day is a once-in-a-lifetime dream. However, organisi...

Illustration: Locarno Film Festival 2026: Staying in a homestay in Ticino without ...

Locarno Film Festival 2026: Homestay accommodation in Ticino without breaking the bank

By Claire Morel 28/07/2026

Every August, the peaceful and picturesque town of Locarno, nestled on the shores of Lake Maggiore, transforms into the global capital of independent cinema. The 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival 2026, which will take place from 5 to 15 August, is already shaping up to be an unmissable event for film buffs from all over the world. While the magic undoubtedly happens in front of the big screen, planning this trip can quickly turn into a headache, particularly when it comes to finding some...

Illustration: Notte della Taranta 2026: Experience the biggest festival in Apulia in acco...

Notte della Taranta 2026: Experience the biggest festival in Puglia by staying in a homestay

By Marc Dumont 24/07/2026

The must-see summer event in Southern ItalySummer is fast approaching, and your wanderlust is naturally drawing you towards Southern Europe. If you are planning an Italian holiday in August, there is one cultural and musical event that you absolutely cannot miss: the Notte della Taranta 2026. Every year, this festival turns the heel of the Italian boot into a massive open-air dance floor, celebrating the ancestral traditions of Salento with infectious energy.However, at Roomlala, we know how com...

Illustration: Montréal Pride 2026: Experience the festival from the inside by staying at a homestay with a local host...

Fierté Montréal 2026: Experience the festival from the inside by staying in a homestay

By Claire Morel 19/07/2026

The Montreal summer is world-renowned for its buzz, but nothing compares to the vibrant energy that takes over the city during Pride week. As the 2026 edition of Fierté Montréal already shapes up to be a historic event, preparations are well underway to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors coming to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.However, for many travellers, the excitement quickly gives way to complex logistics. Finding affordable, well-located acc...

Illustration: Palio di Siena 2026: The tip for homestay accommodation and experiencing the event...

Palio di Siena 2026: Tips for finding a homestay and experiencing the event at the best price

By Marc Dumont 15/07/2026

On Sunday 16th August 2026, the magnificent Tuscan city of Siena will be vibrating to the frantic rhythm of hooves hitting the mythical Piazza del Campo. The Palio dell'Assunta is not just a horse race; it is the beating heart of an entire city revealing itself to the world. Each year, this historic event of rare intensity attracts thousands of visitors from across the globe, eager to participate in this unique celebration. However, this massive influx quickly turns the search for accommodation ...

Illustration: Interceltique Festival Lorient 2026: The tip for finding a homestay...

Festival Interceltique Lorient 2026: The trick to finding a homestay without breaking the bank

By Claire Morel 13/07/2026

Every summer, Brittany vibrates to the rhythm of bagpipes, bombards, and Celtic harps. However, this new edition is set to see unprecedented levels of enthusiasm. From 31 July to 9 August 2026, the Morbihan port city will host the 55th edition of its famous event. With Cornwall in the spotlight, the Festival Interceltique Lorient 2026 is getting ready to welcome hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts from all over the world. Faced with such a massive influx, a crucial question quickly arises for f...

Illustration: Festa del Redentore 2026: Experience the magic of Venice with a homestay without sp...

Festa del Redentore 2026: Experience the magic of Venice in a homestay without breaking the bank

By Claire Morel 28/06/2026

Venice, the Serenissima, exerts a timeless fascination on travellers from all over the world. But if there is one time of year when Venetian magic reaches its peak, it is during the Festa del Redentore. Scheduled for the third weekend of July, this celebration is one of the most anticipated events of the summer. At Roomlala, we know how quickly organising a stay in Venice for July 2026 can become a financial headache, especially during this exceptional tourist peak. Hotel prices soar, availabili...

Illustration: Francofolies de Spa 2026: Book a homestay to enjoy the festival...

Francofolies de Spa 2026: Book a homestay to enjoy the festival at the best price

By Marc Dumont 26/06/2026

Excitement is already mounting across Belgium and far beyond our borders as one of the most anticipated musical events of the year approaches. From 20 to 26 July 2026, the magnificent spa town of Spa will vibrate to the rhythm of the new edition of the Francofolies. This unmissable summer event brings together fans of French-speaking and international music for a week of intense festivities. However, while the prospect of singing your heart out in front of your favourite artists is thrilling, a ...

Illustration: Francofolies 2026 accommodation: Book your homestay in La Ro...

Francofolies 2026 accommodation: Book your homestay in La Rochelle

By Claire Morel 25/06/2026

In just a few days, from 10th to 14th July 2026, the magnificent maritime city of Charente-Maritime will once again pulse to the rhythm of French music. With highly anticipated headliners like Orelsan or Gims, this edition is already shaping up to be historic. However, an exceptional event also means massive crowds. Finding Francofolies 2026 accommodation at this end-of-June stage is becoming a major concern, or even a real last-minute headache for the thousands of festival-goers heading to the ...

Illustration: Dour Festival 2026: The comfortable homestay alternative to camping

Dour Festival 2026: A comfortable homestay alternative to camping

By Rédaction Roomlala 21/06/2026

"DOUREUUUH !" This legendary cry will once again echo across the plains of the Dour municipality from 15 to 19 July 2026. While the Dour Festival is a true European institution that is a must for alternative music lovers, it is also known for being a physical endurance test.At Roomlala, we know just how intense the festival experience can be. With over 250,000 participants expected over five days of non-stop festivities, accommodation quickly becomes the central point of your organisation. While...

Illustration: 2026 Palio di Siena: Experience the historic race from the inside by staying...

Palio di Siena 2026: Experience the historic race from the inside by staying in a homestay

By Rédaction Roomlala 18/06/2026

Imagine the excitement of an entire city hanging on the breath of ten horses. Siena is preparing for one of the most spectacular and passionate events in the world: the Palio di Provenzano, which will take place on Thursday 2 July 2026. On the legendary Piazza del Campo, covered in tuff earth for the occasion, much more than a simple horse race will play out. It is the very soul of the Tuscan city that will vibrate to the rhythm of hooves and age-old chants. For travellers eager for discovery, a...

Illustration: San Fermín 2026 in Pamplona: The homestay alternative for experiencing the ...

San Fermín 2026 in Pamplona: The homestay alternative to enjoy the festivities without breaking the bank

By Rédaction Roomlala 14/06/2026

Every year, at the beginning of July, the city of Pamplona in Spain transforms into the global epicentre of partying. From 6 to 14 July 2026, the famous San Fermín festival will bring the Navarrese capital to life, inaugurated as always by the unmissable Chupinazo launched from the town hall balcony on 6 July. While the event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world, it poses a major challenge: finding affordable accommodation. Faced with hotel saturation and the dizzyi...