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Podcast Ep.53 Why I Don’t Recommend Airbnb in Washington DC

It’s not your imagination, Airbnb is different now! With a noticeable shift in the platform’s service quality and pricing structure over the past few years, and I am going to take a deep dive and explain why, in 2023, I can no longer recommend it for most Washington, DC travelers. However, since every traveler and trip is unique, there might still be some good reasons to consider it, and I’ll talk about those too.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Atlantic – Airbnb Really Is Different Now
Vice – I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb
Bloomberg – Airbnb Is Broken, Its CEO Says
Airbnb “Live There” commercial
Episode 19 – Airbnb the good, bad and ugly
Episode 26 – Hotel tips in Washington DC
Episode 48 – Accessible travel tips
Episode 45 – Staying safe in Washington DC
Episode 37 – Best areas to stay
Episode 30 – Trip Review with Doug M.

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