When I think of today’s prompt, I’m thinking about all the information out there and available to travelers. Even though I co-created the Indie Travel Manifesto with Rolf and colleagues at BootsnAll in February 2012, when I read this value, it makes me think.
“Indie travelers value local information over received information”
I like what the full value says. It doesn’t mean “received” information is bad, it just super duper awesome to get a local view or interaction.
Think about it, do you want to travel the world, and hang out with people from your city/country? It feels safe to do so, but is it as expansive?
For me, I just love and feel loved when I put myself out there in other places and take that risk. Say Hi. Ask a question. Get out of the major tourist hubs where the local interactions are more often “built” for you.
I’m recovering from a quick bout of stret throat, so I’m not able to try the challenge just yet, but I intend to.
QUESTION:
Tell us about an experience you had from information you got from a local.
CHALLENGE: Pretend you’re a first-time visitor to the city/country you are in. Walk up to 5 people on the street and ask them their favourite thing to do in the city (restaurant, park, place to ride bikes, etc).
Now pick one of those things and go do it!
Did you learn somewhere new? How was it asking a stranger for local information? Where did you go and what was it like? Tell us all about your experience and how local information can help you learn about a place.