It’s that time of year again, and I “got bit.”But, just to be clear, I didn’t mind at all getting bitten by the travel bug 😉 My younger sister graduated from high school recently, and to celebrate, we decided to take a trip to Mexico together. We visited Oaxaca, which, it turns out, is the […]
Traveling stories
Writing reviews – when the host is a guest
I hope my story last week doesn’t dissuade you from leaving honest reviews of your hosts when you travel. The simple fact is that, without reviews of both hosts and guests, Airbnb would cease to exist. Without reliable outside commentary, no one would trust each other enough to use Airbnb. Helpful, detailed reviews are critically important. […]
Creating memorable stays in nondescript places
Many people are intimidated by the thought of hosting because they don’t feel like their space is “good enough.” It’s not nice enough, or big enough, or in a good enough location, yada yada yada. They forget that the ambiance you create matters much more than the physical characteristics of the space. A few months […]
How to ensure you provide a great experience
Hosting friends vs. guests
There’s a conversation I had last year that has stuck with me as if it were yesterday. I was staying in an Airbnb in Nashville, TN. The hosts were friendly and talkative to the point of being slightly annoying. For some reason, the wife felt a need to tell me all about her philosophy on […]