What are your summer plans? Picture an all-expenses-paid escape to Grottole, a quaint southern Italian village surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, stone houses, and castles. With just 300 year-round residents and hundreds of empty homes, tourism has dwindled as travelers favor bigger cities. Always dreamed of rural Italy? Airbnb is selecting 4 lucky participants to spend the entire summer there—three full months from June to August 2019.
Your days blend adventure and tradition: Kick off with cappuccino and Italian lessons, plant fruits and vegetables with local farmers, learn cooking from Rosa, explore the region in a Piaggio Ape, and end with aperitivo alongside Grottole residents. All on-site expenses covered, plus a €900 monthly stipend. Partnering with the Wonder Grottole association, Airbnb aims to revitalize the area and showcase this hidden gem—it's already sparking interest.
To apply: Must be 18+, available June-August 2019, and submit a short motivation form. Seize this unique opportunity?
