It is only "risky" if you do what the author of the article did and leave no room for error. I have used airBnB several times in foreign countries and always ha

It is only "risky" if you do what the author of the article did and leave no room for error. I have used airBnB several times in foreign countries and always had a fine time (albeit with a few minor glitches). Although the same is true even for hotel arrangements, with airBnB it is even more important to plan ahead, confirm things, and stay flexible.