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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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 … [Read more...] about Why Tiny Sleeps are Best in NYC
Where I Slept in South Dakota and Wyoming
In my first trip out west, I spent about half the time camping and glamping and the other half in hotels. This second trip, to South Dakota and eastern Wyoming, was a similar mix, combining a few nights camping (aka sleeping in my rental car) with a few nights in a hotel for a conference. I was … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in South Dakota and Wyoming
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
Finding Literary Inspiration at the Stanley Hotel
“He would write it for the reason he felt that all great literature, fiction and nonfiction, was written: truth comes out, in the end it always comes out. He would write it because he felt he had to.” ― Stephen King, The Shining • • • Most people can identify the significance of the hotel … [Read more...] about Finding Literary Inspiration at the Stanley Hotel