I consider what I come home to after a long day of adventure seeking as important to my holiday enjoyment as the itinerary itself! When I was 20 and backpacking the world it was on such a tight budget that I could not even think about staying anywhere but the backpackers lodges. That was then and also part of the experience. Now, though, where I stay, is something more to me than a place to sleep. I always try and find something that reflects the country's style I am exploring. If possible, I want it to have a touch of luxury, such as, a decorator's touch. I know then, that the little details will be there and I will have a smile and giddy feeling when I open the door, put my feet up and will have extended my day by at least four to five hours. I always have a modest budget, but, I have proven to myself that even on a modest budget I can find authentic, tasteful and still get great locations with views that jumps from oh hum, to, oh yeah!!
