Where to stay when you travel

In 10th grade Spanish we have been talking about getting around in a city. When you travel, especially around the world, you always have to find a place to sleep. There are 3 common options-

• hotels - the most expensive and classy option
• Here are two videos tours of hotels I stayed in when traveling around Spain a few summers ago. They are not you're normal Holiday Inn!
check out how the toilet flushes and the bidet!
• hostels - more like a dorm for people who are traveling. 
• You share a room with other people.
• You get to meet people from all around the world and get suggestions on places to go and things to do, but there is little privacy.
• hostelworld.com is a good place to find a quality hostel that you are comfortable with
• renting a room/couch/apartment - can be cheaper than a hotel and more "authentic" 
• you're in someone else's place/space
• vary by price/quality 
• www.couchsurfing.org
• www.airbnb.com

Hot Tamale Activities - email bordner@cityhigh.org the answer to one or more of these activities

• Watch the videos - list everything that is different than what we are familiar with in the United States. (My hair cut does not count :) )
• If staying at a hotel was not an option, which other option would you choose and why?
• Check out the different websites listed above. Find a city you want to go to (it does not have to be in a Spanish speaking country) and find a place to stay from each of the websites. (Choose a date one month in advanced and stay at the place for 5 days.) Take screen shots of the location, price, and amenities.