"When it comes to staying in Airbnbs solo, my best tip is to book for two people When I make an Airbnb reservation, I simply change the number of guests from one to two. Then, in my message to the host, I say I may have a friend joining me for my trip. This way, my host doesn't think I'm traveling alone. Creating the illusion that I have someone else with me makes me feel more comfortable falling asleep at night in a stranger's place."
"Booking for two sometimes comes with an additional fee, depending on the Airbnb. For example, when I traveled to Rome and booked two nights in a livable art sculpture Airbnb, the price was $102 a night for one person and $145 a night for two people. In this case, a companion did end up joining me for the stay. But even if they hadn't, I would have been fine paying the additional fee to feel more secure about staying there alone."
A frequent solo traveler prefers Airbnbs over hotels for unique accommodations and experiences, including a treehouse in Ontario, a wine barrel in Switzerland, and a lifeguard tower in Miami. The traveler often lists two guests when reserving to create the impression of company and to feel safer sleeping in a stranger's place. Booking for two sometimes incurs additional fees, which the traveler accepts to enhance security. Travel experience includes overnight trains, a seven-night cruise, and rail trips across the US, Canada, and Europe, leading to developed safety practices for solo travel.
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