最近發現Airbnb 應用程式裡有旅程功能，可以看到自己過去透過此應用程式居住過的民宿，其實我都不太記得曾經住過的民宿，但看到自己拍攝的照片後，忽然回憶湧現，不如就來記錄一下我第一次在Airbnb 居住的民宿吧。
在抵達美國前，我完全不知道有Airbnb 這種服務，以為在國外居住不是落地後租房子就是先住旅館，後來剛好我們有6個朋友想利用空閒時間一起在紐約觀光，當時大家居住在不同州，所以為了方便旅遊，有人提議可以在Airbnb 上租民宿，於是開啟了我對Airbnb 的認識。
當時說好先由某位朋友以他的名義訂房，大家再私下分攤費用，因為大家只關心紐約旅遊行程，所以選房選得非常隨便，基本上看到複合式公寓有3間臥室加上3間浴室，然後交通方便，大家就直接付訂金了，哈哈。
後來發現隨便租的複合式公寓真的很不錯，因為該公寓位於曼哈頓，步行即可抵達1號地鐵路線，方便快速前往時代廣場、華爾街等景點，還附有花園房間和私人花園、桌椅和燒烤工具， 也提供烹飪設備和餐具，供旅客煮飯。
由於我們一群人基本上每天都忙著出外旅遊觀光，根本沒時間使用廚房，花園也只用來打卡拍照，但如果是長期旅客大概會非常滿意這個民宿。
這個民宿除了一般旅館提供的器具外，也有洗衣機、烘衣機和Wi-Fi，甚至還能攜帶寵物，雖然民宿選擇的非常隨意，但感覺真的是各種服務應有盡有，因此我對Airbnb 民宿留下了很好的初步印象。
這個公寓的一大優點就是乾淨，3個房間各有風格，有的挺溫馨，有的是宿舍風，想要聚在一起吃個早餐或聊天也可使用客廳，唯一的缺點就是它位於Bronx區，其實我們也是待了幾天才發現該區治安不好，但好在我們一群人有男有女，走在一起還是很有安全感的。
總之，如果是一個人單獨入住，基於安全的考量，選擇Airbnb 民宿就要格外謹慎，但若是家庭或一群朋友居住，Airbnb 民宿真的無比適合，除了價格上比一般旅館便宜很多外，大家聚在一起玩樂的回憶更是無價。
I recently discovered the “Trips” feature on the Airbnb app, which shows all the places I’ve stayed through the platform. Honestly, I barely remember most of the places I’ve stayed at, but looking through the photos I took brought back so many memories. So, I thought, why not share my very first Airbnb experience?
Before arriving in the U.S., I had no idea that a service like Airbnb even existed. I always thought that living abroad meant either renting an apartment after arriving or staying in a hotel. Later on, six of my friends and I decided to take a short trip to New York City during our vacation. Since we all lived in different states, someone suggested renting an Airbnb for convenience, and that’s how I was introduced to Airbnb.
One friend volunteered to book the place under their account, and we all agreed to split the cost afterward. We were so focused on planning our NYC itinerary that we didn’t put much effort into choosing the Airbnb. As soon as we found a three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment in a convenient location with easy access to transportation, we immediately paid the deposit without overthinking it!
It turned out that our randomly chosen apartment was actually a great find. Located in Manhattan, it was within walking distance of the 1 train (1 Broadway–Seventh Avenue Local), making it super easy to get to Times Square, Wall Street, and other attractions. The apartment also had a garden room and back yard, complete with outdoor furniture and a BBQ grill. Plus, it offered a fully equipped kitchen with cookware and utensils for guests to use.
Since we were out sightseeing almost every day, we barely used the kitchen, and the garden ended up being just a cute spot for photos. But for long-term travelers, this place would probably be perfect.
Besides the typical amenities you’d find in a hotel, like toiletries and towels, the apartment also had a washer, dryer, Wi-Fi, and even allowed pets. Even though we picked this place so casually, it really had everything we needed, leaving me with a great first impression of Airbnb.
One major highlight of this apartment was how clean it was. Each of the three bedrooms had its own unique style—some cozy, some with dorm-like vibes—and the living room was a great spot for breakfast or late-night chats. The only downside was that it was actually located in the Bronx, which we didn’t realize until a few days into our stay. The area wasn’t the safest, but since we were a mixed group of friends, walking around together still felt relatively secure.
All in all, if you’re traveling alone, safety is definitely something to consider when booking an Airbnb. But if you’re traveling with family or a group of friends, Airbnb is an amazing option. Not only is it often much cheaper than a hotel, but the memories made while hanging out together are truly priceless.
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