On my American trips, I never stay at Airbnbs because I have a deep secret love for American hotels. I can’t explain it but there’s some magnetic charm in them. The Doubletree Hilton where I’m staying right now has a microwave, a fridge, and a machine to boil water so I can make my own tea. I can open the window, which is crucial for my well-being. A great, very quiet hotel. I never stay at the conference hotel because I like to put some distance between work and rest. Since I’m on the executive board, I’d feel like I’m constantly on call if I slept close to where everything is happening.
It’s comical how much tea I make during trips. My teas are fennel and chamomile-anise, so I can guzzle them by the liter.

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