In this episode of Behind the Build, we head to Lugano, Switzerland—a dreamy spot where palm trees meet snow-capped mountains. I sit down with Kristina Delnevo, the mastermind and host extraordinaire behind Guesthouse Castagnola, one of the top-rated B&Bs in the Ticino region. Kristina’s journey started in finance, working for a Swiss bank, until she made an unexpected pivot—turning a “too big” house into a thriving hospitality business. With a Superhost rating of 4.99 and over a decade in the game (she was one of Airbnb’s OG listings back in 2012!), 

Kristina spills all:


✔️ The reality of running a small hospitality business

✔️ Balancing bookkeeping and housekeeping

✔️ Hosting international guests with Swiss precision

✔️ Why she loves travel—but prefers being home

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your home into an income stream, or just love a good entrepreneur story, this one's for you! Tune in now. 🎧✨  

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Book directly at Guesthouse Castagnola Website.

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