All travel enthusiasts know the joy of visiting a new country and learning about the culture, lifestyles and facts about the place. Though a lot can be understood and explored while moving around, there is still one thing that is missing from most of the itineraries and that has the power to change one’s experience entirely.
Staying at hotels, gorgeous properties and even planning your day with a guide is great but there is a lot you will learn from interacting with locals that will turn your world. Of course, if you are an introvert and don’t know the local language, this might not be something that comes to mind but there are a lot of reasons to talk to locals.
Here is what you will learn and the reasons you should talk to locals on your next trip.
You actually get to know the culture
If you really want to know what a typical day in the lives of people looks like, there is no better way to understand than experiencing it. People across the world respect their culture and most people welcome tourists who take a genuine interest in understanding the customs and traditions.
You make new friends
Who doesn’t want to have friends all around the world? Having a brief interaction can open up doors for you and get introduced to people. It is a great way to socialise and you will even have a reason to come visit again.
It changes your perspective
A lot is said and discussed but the people who tell the best stories are the ones who lived it. Interacting with people native to the place will help you learn a lot more and even reveal the true facts that you may not have been aware of before.
You learn a new language
Well, this is something that you might not be able to get right in one go. You get to learn the basics and take back something that money could not have bought.
Here are a few reasons to interact with the locals. If you like the idea, you can even stay with local families who host tourists or search for a friendly neighbourhood around the place you are visiting.
