Three years ago, if someone had told me that I would join the blockchain and crypto world, I would have laughed and shaken my head. With 15 years of experience in trade promotion and business connections, I have always been involved in business trips, conferences, and international exhibitions. Everything was very real and tangible, but then, a major event made me look back: the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Life was suddenly disrupted, traditional connections were interrupted, and everything stopped. At that moment, I realized that everything I was pursuing was no longer enough to bring long-term sustainability to myself and my family.
Day by day, I struggled with thoughts about the future, looking for solutions to balance my life. Constant business trips and non-stop working hours have gradually made me miss precious moments with my children. I can't remember the last time I actually sat with them, talked, and shared simple joys. Those are the moments that I missed, and now, I don't want to miss them anymore.
While looking for a way to change, I discovered the world of blockchain and crypto. At first, it made me curious. But over time, I realized that blockchain is not just a new technology, but a way to connect people in the digital world. Moreover, it creates a free and secure space, not controlled by governments or intermediaries. It is a new money, opening up endless opportunities. But what I feel is the sustainability of the way it operates, just like the way I started to re-evaluate the long-term values in life and work.
Covid-19 has helped me realize more clearly an important thing: new value connections do not only come from money but also from genuine and sustainable relationships. I wonder if the crypto world and Web3 can bring a living space, a lifestyle that is not only modern but also free and balanced. A living space where nature blends, where people can find peace and tranquility in their souls.
Crypto booking Homestay trend
And then, I started thinking about homestays and farm stays. Homestay and farm stay owners are not only business people, but also people who preserve and build the beauty of their homeland's culture, preserving traditional values in an increasingly modern society. If these homestay owners open themselves up to a new group of customers—those who not only use crypto to book with crypto as a payment method but also have a lifestyle that is associated with freedom, with a deeper connection with nature—they will create a loyal and sustainable customer community.
This does not require homestay owners to be tech experts. They do not need to change their current way of operating, just open themselves up to new opportunities. There will certainly be doubts and concerns about crypto, about the ambiguity and negativity that people still have about virtual currencies. However, I believe that understanding and clarifying the protection mechanisms from blockchain can help them alleviate these concerns. Case studies from countries such as Thailand, Bali, and some regions in Europe have proven that the application of crypto payments in homestay tourism, or platforms such as Airbnb, have created new opportunities, expanded the number of international customers booking with crypto, and promoted the tourism market in a sustainable way.
Web3 Travel
I believe that this is not a passing trend. It is an opportunity for homestay and farm stays owners to take the lead, creating spaces not only for relaxation but also for nurturing the soul. When homestay owners welcome this group of customers, they will not only gain economic benefits but also contribute to a larger change, a change in the way we live and connect with each other.
To me, life is not just about numbers or long trips. Life is about connection—between people, between people and nature, and between the sustainable values that we build together. If you are the owner of a homestay or farm stay, what do you think about this opportunity?