Connecting with local people when we travel is a true joy for me - whether it's just a quick conversation in a queue, or a deeper day or more spent together, learning about how our lives are the same and different - I love it all! In this episode I chat with three guests who agree, and have found various ways to meet locals when they travel.
First up, I get the tour operator perspective from Cristian Martinus, who confirms that guests who travel on his Moroccan tours particularly enjoy any opportunities for genuine connection with local people - but (appropriately, I think) he warns against "staged authenticity".
Next, Will Hatton describes some of the ways he has met local people on his travels across the world, and we particularly get deeper into describing some of his Couchsurfing experiences.
Finally, Dara Brewton highlights how taking a cooking class or two can be a special window into the lives of locals, with lots of time to chat (and a delicious outcome as a bonus!).
Links:
Cristian Martinus - Sun Trails - https://www.sun-trails.com/
Will Hatton - The Broke Backpacker - https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/
Dara Brewton - https://travelness.com/
Cookly - https://www.cookly.me/
Episode 302 about Chiang Rai - https://notaballerina.com/302
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