I regularly stay in Airbnbs by myself. My top tip for solo travelers is to book for 2 people — even if it costs more.

The reporter is a seasoned solo traveler with an important tip about booking Airbnbs alone. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I'm a frequent solo traveler who prefers staying in Airbnbs over hotels. When I book an Airbnb for a solo trip, I say it's for two guests so hosts don't know I'm alone. Sometimes booking for two costs extra, but I'm willing to pay more because it makes me feel safer. A treehouse in Ontario's wine country, a converted wine barrel in Switzerland, and a repurposed lifeguard ...