Originally Posted by pgary

2. Our real difference is in how much we will pay for lodging. If I were to stay in Phonix, I would look for a Motel 6 or similar. If I am staying in a foreign country, I prefer guest houses or local family run hotels. I understand that business travelers may need they type of room offered by Starwood, Hilton, and the like. But I am not a business traveler. I travel to experience local cultures when they are different than mine, and local scenery and places of interest outside of my lodging. The only thing I do in my lodgings is sleep and bathe.