It’s easy to find horror stories about terrible Airbnb guests. It’s a bit like news articles on plane crashes – although not common, they’re noteworthy, and always get a lot of attention. It seems somewhat more difficult to find horror stories about terrible Airbnb hosts. I suppose that could be a good thing – ostensibly […]
Traveling stories
Keep your keys straight!
A few months ago my husband and I stayed with a lovely older married couple in Pennsylvania. We arrived mid-afternoon; they chatted with us for a bit, showed us our room, asked if we needed anything else, and gave us a key to the house, in case we decided to go out later. It was […]
Bad surprises – the challenge of mismatched expectations
Last month I stayed in several Airbnbs all around the country. A few of them had multiple private rooms that they rented out within the same house. I have no problem with this. I’ve been able to meet some fascinating people through shared Airbnb spaces. HOWEVER, I like to know what I’m getting […]
Are your guests giving you a hint?
Last year I stayed with a couple in Nashville while I was attending a conference there. They were friendly enough people, the room was comfortable, and the house was clean. My strongest memory of them, however, is of how much they talked. My conference was 3 full days of lectures, networking, and general “extrovert” […]
My first experience traveling with Airbnb
A friend of mine once told me that I look at flights like most girls look at clothes: “ooh, that looks nice, I’m going to get it.” It’s a funny analogy, but I can’t really disagree. The thought process behind my decision to go to Australia a few years ago went something like […]