The author is an experienced traveler who has spent over half their life abroad. With the warm weather coming, they reflect on the challenges of traveling, including crowded planes and expensive hotels. They mention specific destinations such as Paris, London, and Rome, as well as lesser-known spots like Mallorca, Switzerland, and the Amalfi Coast. The author shares humorous anecdotes about their experiences, including meeting a former king of Portugal and sleeping in a high-tech hotel in Abu Dhabi. They also mention alternative accommodation options like Airbnb and the South Pacific, where they encounter the challenges of traveling during the rainy season. Overall, the article is a lighthearted and humorous take on the ups and downs of travel.
