New York, Jan. 16 -- Arriving at international airports with a Pakistani passport is the least favorite part of my travel, but the excitement of seeing the pristine beauty of the Pacific Northwest overrode any anxiety.
Washington State
Once we landed in Seattle, I rented a mid-size sedan and drove to our host's home. The house was located in East Lake District, just one block from Union Lake.
This was my first experience as a guest at an Airbnb. The neighborhood, located on the steep hills that lead to the lake, was clean and well maintained. The apartment had china and silverware, a small refrigerator, a Keurig machine with a wide selection of coffee flavors and cookies. The walls had artwork. I was impressed with the homey environment,...