Michelle Reed

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Widow’s new lease on life thanks to Airbnb

Widow’s new lease on life thanks to Airbnb

After Judith’s husband died a few years ago, she was suffering the all too familiar loneliness of an empty nest. Once the matriarch of her beautiful brownstone home in New York City, Judith was seeking not only companionship, but a chance to share her love and experience with others.

Judith turned to Airbnb so she could create a place at her table for guests from all over the world. They have given her the strength to move forward after her loss and enriched her life in more ways than one. Now she has started cooking again and enjoys watching others discover the magic of the Big Apple. She feeds her soul by feeding others.

“It’s like the whole world comes to me. I don’t have to move”.

Watch her incredible story in the video above.

Whether you want to make money by renting your place or to find affordable accommodation options and stretch your travel budget further, head over to Airbnb now and have a look around.

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