The Airbnb rule we didn’t expect to make


Hey Reader,

After staying in 20+ Airbnbs across South America, we eventually started following one simple rule.

If the host doesn’t answer one specific question before we book, we don’t stay there.

It sounds small, but it’s saved us from noisy apartments, awkward check-ins, and places that looked nothing like the photos.

The tricky part with booking accommodation in Latin America is that listings can look great online, but the reality can vary a lot once you arrive.

Over time we realised that asking the right questions before booking tells you a lot about both the host and the place itself.

Now we have a short checklist we run through every time before confirming a booking.

If you're curious, I wrote the full list here:

12 Things We Always Check Before Booking Family Accommodation in Latin America

It’s the exact process we now follow whenever we book somewhere new.

Until next time,
Sean

P.S. If you’re planning travel soon, here are the things that have actually helped us this month, no fluff, just what’s been in our bags and on our screens:

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