I'm usually pretty low-key when it comes to accommodation while traveling: all I need is a bed to crash on, a place to keep my things and a location that's convenient to touristy sites and public transportation. I tend to save on where I stay and...
One of the brilliant things about being back in the USA--even if I am on the opposite coast of my hometown--is being closer to my family and friends. Suddenly, I'm only a couple of time zones and a domestic flight away.
So for the first time...