Where to stay

Find a base you’ll look forward to.

Start with the location and the kind of trip you want. These guides explain my own experience and make clear when a hotel is a researched option.

A note about these guides

I haven’t stayed at every hotel in a destination roundup. In the Charleston guide, The Palmetto Hotel is the stay I can confidently speak to firsthand.

Charleston, South Carolina

Where to stay in Charleston

A comparison by area and trip style, with room-size tradeoffs and links to each hotel.

Firsthand stay + researched alternatives

Chiang Mai, Thailand

A forest stay at Norden Glamping

The glass cabin, meals, getting there, and communicating with the hosts.

A place I stayed

Before you book

Start with the details that affect your day.

The location

How does the hotel fit the places you want to visit and the way you’ll get around?

The actual room

Compare the room you’ll book, including its size, layout, and what’s included.

The tradeoffs

A beautiful stay can still have limitations. Read those details before choosing.