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There are other websites offering similar services but this is the only one I've tried. Thanks to the conversation I changed my plans the next day and explored the city in a whole new way. Using Voulez Vous Diner, I booked a dinner with Sasha (see her picture below) and had a great meal with wonderful company in her 19th century apartment. Dine with a local – I did this on my Paris trip and found it an amazing experience.Ask why questions: why this spice, why not meat and more. Go to markets and local restaurants to explore the food. Each local dish is a cultural and even historical experience.

Both Homestays and B&Bs offer your this experience.

Homestays and B&Bs – Staying with locals is an excellent opportunity to meet locals.

Being active in the couchsurfing community is an essential aspect of being safe in the community. Join Couchsurfing for the social connections. Couchsurfing offer a network of places to stay but it also offers a network of people, locals and travelers, connecting over a love of travel. Ever been to a pancake breakfast at a small town rodeo? I have and it was a great time. To connect with locals, consider the small festivals that are made for the locals rather than the large ones that are designed to bring in tourist dollars.

Cultural events – Whether it's a music festival or simply a park, find the local option.

However, they offer real insight into the local culture and museum employees are usually thrilled to take time with visitors and share their local knowledge.

In other words, they are not well attended. City museums – City museums are typically small and not usually on traveler's radar.How do you find the right volunteer experience? Volunteer – Volunteering is a way to connect with locals while making a real contribution as well.Spread the word and it could happen very quickly as it did with me for Japan. You never know, a friend of yours just might have a friend where you're traveling. To find a greeter go to International Greeters. They are offered in many places around the world.

Greeter Programs – Greeter programs are free services offering volunteer local guides who show travelers around their city or neighborhood for an hour or two.“ I found a good restaurant, went back every day, and the proprietor and staff treated me like royalty and always sat me next to the most amazing conversationalists.” Repetition – If you are staying in one place for a few days, find a great cafe or restaurant and keep going back. Here's what one reader wrote about her two weeks in Venice.I met some fabulous people in Prince Rupert, British Columbia.