16 Ways To Meet Locals – Part 1 : Zero To Travel Podcast

What’s the best way to see a new place? Without a doubt, by meeting the people who live there. I can't begin to explain how many amazing experiences I've had just because I ended up talking to a local.In this - the first episode in a two-part series - I talk with Travis and Heather Sherry from Extra Pack of Peanuts about the best ways to meet the locals when you're traveling.In this episode we share the first eight strategies you can use to get to know the people who live in the place you're visiting, so that you can get to know their culture, beliefs, and daily life.To hear the final eight strategies, listen to part 2!In this episode you’ll learn:How to travel to increase your chance of having interesting interactions with localsWhere to stay to meet localsWhat to eat to meet localsWhy you should use public transportWhat activities to do to meet localsHow Travis and Heather changed a man’s life by hiring him as a tour guideWhy being a lost tourist is a great opportunityWhy to avoid chains while you’re travelingResources Mentioned:16 Ways To Meet Locals - Part 2Extra Pack of PeanutsExtra Pack of Peanuts podcastAirBnBGowithOhPodcast interview with Colin WrightPodcast episode on volunteeringTop 10 Things to Do in Siem Reap, CambodiaCouchsurfingEatWithLocation IndiePhoto credit: Peter Halling HilborgThe post 16 Ways To Meet Locals – Part 1 : Zero To Travel Podcast appeared first on Zero to Travel.