Local people, food places and events are fundamental to our learning. But getting straight to the heart of a new places’ culture isn’t always as easy as I’m sure we’d all like. And although finding the local spots is more organic with longer trips, this list of websites is designed for when time isn’t on your side. If you feel your company is missing from this list, simply drop your useful travel friend an email here.
Accommodation
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underthedoormat.com
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airbnb
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onefinestay.com
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lovehomeswap.com
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homestay.com
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homeaway.co.uk
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couchsurfing.com | accommodation & events
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myfriendsroom.com
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flipmyroom.com
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trustedhousesitters.com | accommodation & pet care
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aplacelikehome.co.uk
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gotravelcloud.com | comparison website
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alltherooms.com
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veeve.com | London
Things to do (general)
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FUNZING | London
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AIRBNB EXPERIENCES | Global
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gibbyroad.com | USA
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LOCALEUR.COM | US
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VAYABLE | Europe
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WITHLOCALS.COM | Europe & Asia
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Showaround.com | Global
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Rentalocalfriend.com | Global
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YPlan | London
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Dojo (App) | London
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localbini.com | Paris
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cariboo.co | Europe
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GROUPON | UK
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LASTMINUTE.COM | UK
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sharemylocal.co | London | read WW interview with the founder here.
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partywithalocal.com | Global
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volunteeringjourneys.com | Africa & Asia
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designmynight.com | UK
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ecocompanion.com | Worldwide | read WW interview with Eco Companion.
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meetup.com | Global
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inspitrip.com | South East Asia
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coolcousin.com | us, uk, europe
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Learn with Locals | Bali
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back street academy | asia
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your grapevine
Gastronomy
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grubclub.com | London
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TRAVELING SPOON | Asia, Mexico & Greece
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VIZEAT | Global
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cookdtour.com | Ethiopia & Tanzania
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shareeatnetwork.com | NYC, SF, London and Paris
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cookly | Asia & Europe
Check out useful websites for booking flights too, or useful websites for booking hostels if you’re still looking for a place to stay.
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Kat
September 6, 2017 at 8:12 amHey dear, I love you site ! You provide such great information! Keep up all the great work.
Stay.com is shutting down and trip4real.com the website isn’t working anymore since airbnb bought it. Hope that helps your list 🙂
Wading Wade
September 6, 2017 at 3:06 pmHey Kat, Thank you so much! Thanks for heads up too, I need to give the whole blog a bit of TLC (I’ve been neglecting it recently – but absolutely will update right now!). Glad you like the site and stay tuned for more usefulness 🙂