Comments on: 11 Ways to Go Local on Your Next Trip

By: John

John — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:43:34 +0000

I like renting a bike. I did that a few weeks back in Munich and was able to ride out to some near by neighbourhoods outside of the centre. Here I was able to be amongst locals and was able to stop wherever I wanted for a coffee to to grab some lunch.

By: Heidi @WagonersAbroad

Heidi @WagonersAbroad — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:42:25 +0000

We follow all of these! I have just one more for you…we like to hang out where the locals do. So if it is at the local park, fountain or promenade you can interact with the locals. Play with the dog as they are walking it by. Kids are a great icebreaker and if you add pets to it, you are golden. Thanks for sharing.

By: Al Williams

Al Williams — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 07:05:18 +0000

We love food around the world, but just have not covered Portugal at all yet. This year is the year!

By: Charli l Wanderlusters

Charli l Wanderlusters — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 18:24:36 +0000

Great list, we house sit all over the world and as such get the opportunity to immerse ourselves in local culture frequently. I love those churros, it’s 7am here but I’m already thinking about whether or not I can attempt to make some for my supper tonight!

By: Lois - Home Base Holidays

Lois - Home Base Holidays — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 06:56:59 +0000

Great tips! Swapping homes in an area you want to explore in depth is a wonderful way to live like a local – and there are no rental costs.

By: Larissa

Larissa — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:16:09 +0000

Love this list. . . we stay in local apartments whenever possible and I totally agree–no better way to immerse yourself!

By: Libby

Libby — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:41:35 +0000

I agree with you. Going local is a very good way to understand the local flavor of a new place.

By: Micki Kosman

Micki Kosman — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:49:25 +0000

In reply to Freya. Freya, You're so right about the language issues. I recall trying to scan through a local paper in Thailand; not much luck there. I'm having better luck in Spain and Portugal, though :)

By: Micki Kosman

Micki Kosman — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:48:33 +0000

In reply to T.J. & Charlotte. We actually use airbnb more than even VRBO or Homeaway these days. We've found that hosts are often really flexible with long term discounts on airbnb, which is great for us.

By: Micki Kosman

Micki Kosman — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:47:30 +0000

In reply to Talon. We haven't been to Cuba for years, but we definitely found that the Cuban culture was very kid friendly.