How to Live Like a Local as a Solo Female Traveler
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2024
- Living like a local when you travel is one of the greatest experiences.
Instead of sticking to the tourist traps, living like a local allows you to discover hidden treasures - little hidden cafes, quiet beeches and underappreciated restaurants.
My guest today, Shila Desai, is a travel expert. She has a particular passion for helping people to live locals instead of acting like tourists. I hope that you enjoy our conversation!
Do you like to travel solo, with a partner or in a group? When you travel, do you enjoy visiting popular tourist spots? Or, do you prefer to "live like a local"? Please join the conversation.
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My husband and I always live like the locals wherever we travel in the world. If you want a feel of the culture and how the residents live that is the only way to go. Exciting encounters that make travel memories are extremely rewarding. Nice video. Sandra
Thank you for watching, Sandra, and wishing you intriguing travels!
Thank you. Traveling is just part of who we are. Sandra
Your hair looks very pretty today Margaret. I love that you have been having guests on lately talking about different topics. Thank you. :)
Doesn't Margaret always look classy? Thank you for watching, Lynn.
Last year, my 29 daughter went to Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand by herself. Scared me silly, but she made it there and back with no problems, and enjoyed her travels. I can break out into a cold sweat just traveling around Oklahoma by myself. lol
Diana Your daughter is really fortunate. Those countries are so interesting and beautiful. Hope she took lots of pictures!
No, she only took about 10 photos. lol She's never been one to take pictures.
Diana Really? I guess she figured she has the memories forever in her head. That is kind of funny, though. Something my children might do! Glad she came home safely. Sandra
Diana, it takes courage to be alone for long periods in any situation, and travelling alone takes a special kind of courage. But the rewards can be life-transforming! Good on your daughter, and glad she's back safe. Thanks for watching! Shila.
I often travelled with my husband on his business trips, but I would be alone all day while he worked. We once spent 6 weeks in Mexico City. I hired a local university student to help me with my Spanish. She figured out that I had a good grasp of the basics and so we spent our time exploring parts of the city together. It was terrific to have someone to see, everyday, who could help me navigate the bus system and explore local shops. Then, I knew what to do myself. Shila's tip to adhere to local dress standards is imperative, not only to live like a local, but to stay safe. When I went to India, I brought long sleeve shirts and pants, but, I also went to a local store and bought lovely punjabi suits. Now, as a blue-eyed blond, I was never going to fool anyone, but men weren't surrounding me in the streets to ogle my legs (my hair was another story).. We saw 2 young ladies in a pedi-cab, literally surrounded by men on motorbikes because these girls were wearing very short skirts. The girls were very un-nerved. Clearly, they hadn't prepped on the culture. And even though I didn't speak any of the Indian languages, women would come up to me smiling and pointing at my Indian clothing, very pleased that a foreigner would embrace their culture.
Kathleen, great idea to hire a local student to learn the language! I'll be sure to add that to my list. As for dressing like a local, there's a reason why women dress in a particular way in a particular country -- be it because of the weather, lifestyle, cultural norms, or even protection from bugs. Easiest and safest all around to take a page - or chunni - from their dress book! I'm so glad you embraced the local culture in India. You probably got the maximum out of your visit.
well I'm 59 and loving your "show"
Hi Lynn - it's good to get ready for that great milestone coming soon! So glad you are here :-)
I'd enjoy hosting people - especially women age 60's ....nice way to meet new friends. We live in Israel ( from USA ) in a very sweet area near jerusalem. It happens that my neighbors built a small house next to mine and they rent it out on Airbnb.....
oooo, like your hair cut! good tips.
Thank you for watching! I hope you will find some of our tips helpful when you travel like a local!