• As a frequent solo traveler, I prefer booking Airbnb stays over hotels. • When I book an Airbnb for a solo trip, I say it's for two guests so hosts don't know I'm alone. • Sometimes booking for two costs extra, but I'm willing to pay more because it makes me feel safer.

A treehouse in Ontario's wine country, a converted wine barrel in Switzerland, and a repurposed lifeguard tower in Miami — I've booked them all through Airbnb.

As a travel reporter, I've slept in accommodations throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. I often choose Airbnbs over hotels because they offer more unique experiences.

I also typically travel solo. I've taken overnight trains in the US and Europe, spent seven nights on one of the world's largest cruise ships sailing the Caribbean Sea, and traveled by rail t

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