Love this! Even when transit isn’t an option, I find connecting with a local driver for the day (or even the week!) enriches my stay so much (and leads to the best dining recs!)
Rebecca, we couldn't agree more. Connecting with a local for any reason can be totally enriching. I (Pavia) booked a cheap and cheerful bed and breakfast for a night along the Italian coast. When the owner asked me how I was arriving and I told him by train, he said, "I'll come pick you up. It will be easier and cheaper than calling a taxi." He didn't want payment for the ride; he was just being hospitable. And you can bet we went to the restaurant he recommended and had a great meal.
You are such amazing curators of travel and now the voice we need to hear about keeping life with a bit of “friction” to support one’s sense of self reliance and grit. Another buzzword from the past! You get the picture; I get the point. Bravo ladies, keep it coming🙏🥂
Love this!!! Thank you for a thoughtful and thought provoking post!
Love this! Even when transit isn’t an option, I find connecting with a local driver for the day (or even the week!) enriches my stay so much (and leads to the best dining recs!)
Rebecca, we couldn't agree more. Connecting with a local for any reason can be totally enriching. I (Pavia) booked a cheap and cheerful bed and breakfast for a night along the Italian coast. When the owner asked me how I was arriving and I told him by train, he said, "I'll come pick you up. It will be easier and cheaper than calling a taxi." He didn't want payment for the ride; he was just being hospitable. And you can bet we went to the restaurant he recommended and had a great meal.
You are such amazing curators of travel and now the voice we need to hear about keeping life with a bit of “friction” to support one’s sense of self reliance and grit. Another buzzword from the past! You get the picture; I get the point. Bravo ladies, keep it coming🙏🥂
Jody, a million hearts for your sweet comment. Thank you!
Can we create a mission to bring back paper maps and atlases?
We're there with you. Though can we use them in addition to Google Maps?
Absolutely love this. Thank you!
Thank you for commenting, and you're very welcome!