When you travel a lot you bring all sorts of wonderful
things into your life. You can see new
places, meet new people, eat a wonderful variety of foods, and rekindle old
friendships. It expands your vision. It can be the spice of life. The benefits
well outweigh the challenges, and I am a dedicated traveler.
Not everything is a plus, however. The thing that has been the biggest issue for
me as I age is sleep. It is possible to
miss your own bed enough that you dream about it. I admit that while I could be happy with
folding chairs and second hand furniture, I am dedicated to having a
comfortable bed. I don’t require
expensive bedding, but I do require a high thread cotton count. I made the quilt on my bed and I embroidered
the pillowcases—so I have spent time making what I sleep on. When I am on the road and the bedding is not
up to snuff, my sleep suffers. The best
news is that many hotel chains have upped their game in the bedding court. The Hampton Inn is one great example. I can be just as comfortable in a Hampton Inn
as I am in a hotel that is literally 2-3 times as expensive. I recently stayed at a Holiday Inn and that
was a mistake. So beware, not all hotels
in a price range are created equal. 
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