I’ve been traveling alone and using Airbnb for many years now and as the world has changed so has Airbnb - but in its earliest iteration it felt much like staying with Vivien and her beautiful family felt like - intimate and authentic. Their home is nestled within the Anapo Valley, just above the river. There is a cool spring pool to revive your body and your spirit and interesting and kind travelers from around the world all sharing in the magic of this beautiful place together. I slept so well here. I ate so well here. I feel brand new. I was treated like family by both the people and the animals. This is not a hotel experience. It is one with actual human connection, beautiful homemade meals and sun-drenched shared spaces. It was perfect in every way and I hope to return here many, many more times.