My two-week-long trip through Colombia was certainly memorable but started with some hiccups. My flight was delayed a number of times before being canceled and rebooked for the following day. So instead of staying at Habitel Select at the Bogota Airport, which I had arranged, I spent the night on … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in Colombia
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Staying at the W Atlanta Hotels
I rarely get a chance to be a tourist in my own city these days. I was contacted about a stay in Atlanta that fell on the heels of my trip to El Paso. It sounded fun so, despite still having a suitcase of dirty clothes on my bedroom floor, I said yes. That's how I spent a weekend staying in … [Read more...] about Staying at the W Atlanta Hotels
Why Tiny Sleeps are Best in NYC
Let's face it: accommodations in big cities eat up most of your travel budget. And in New York City, your money doesn't get you quite as much as it does elsewhere. Similar to apartments, hotel rooms are generally smaller. But for me, that's just fine. When I visit the city, I am happy to sacrifice … [Read more...] about Why Tiny Sleeps are Best in NYC
Where I Slept in Central America
I didn't plan on spending two weeks each in Guatemala and Nicaragua this year, but things fell into place nicely. Because I'm such a short flight away, these short jaunts were the perfect way to experience the places and the relatively small sizes made it possible to see a lot in a short amount of … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in Central America
A Quirky Stay at Madonna Inn
Have you ever booked a hotel stay based on pictures alone? Blog posts and Instagrams from friends and another personal recommendation from a former local led to adding Madonna Inn to my Pacific Coast Highway itinerary. I didn't have the sunny weather that I'd seen captured before, but … [Read more...] about A Quirky Stay at Madonna Inn