Share your tips, stories, and experiences on getting local travel companions to act as tour guides and give you a local insight to an area.
I just landed in Bangkok from Chiang Mai, and there was a young Lithuanian with a qt3.14 travel companion. I heard him remark "my brain is overloading with information" as she was sharing different things about Thailand with him. Also, she was massaging his legs while they waited yo get off the plane. Must of been good as they were the last ones off.
Nice creepshots
How do you get one?
Using Tinder Plus a few days ahead of time has told me much more about cities than lonely planet ever has. Just say, "Hey! I'm from <country>, and I'm coming to <their city> in a few days for the first time. Any recommendations?"
You'll get loads of info and invitations to go with them to any events that are going on then. Start the conversation with a bunch of girls, let it die for a day, then see who re-starts the conversation with you later by saying hello. That's who you want to go for.
>>1180460
thanks, thats actually great advice
>>1180436
>Nice creepshots
>How do you get one?
Best to have a folio or wallet type case on your phone. From here there are two methods
1. Have the camera on phone closed, thumb inside on the shutter button. Tjis one is good fo taking creep shots to the left or right of you or in dense areas where others can see your screen
3. Hold your folio phone like a book but at about chest level and vertical, or diagonal, angle. Act like you are using an app, but you are really taking pics. This is could for less dense surroundings and when your target is directly in front of you
>>1180304
I spotted another couple on my way to Phuket this morning
>>1180590
>>1180460
you don't actually need to buy tinder plus. Just set fake location on your phone (look up howto, it's easy)
I have never used Tinder, but have found success with other social media and dating platforms, and language exchanges. Even forums, or old school meeting local women in bars
My view now, in NE Thailand close to Laos. Had a girl I met that works in a restaurant in Phuket take me to her home
>>1182806
Is she a keeper if not cut her loose senpai
>>1182830
she is
:(
>>1182843
Bro she's most likely "earning her keep" while your in canada also if she doesn't understand you financial troubles than i doubt shes the one
>>1182806
What's your country of origin? Do the legwork and fl her to you for a visit. Save money for the plane ticket while undergoing the visa process.
>>1182806
>>1182867
My girlfriend is from Ukraine and we traveled around there for a few weeks.
It was the best trip of my life and I felt like a local even though I could hardly speak to anybody.
>>1185705
where did you go in Ukraine? my grandmother is from mariupol, looks pretty run down now but I would still like to visit.
>>1185735
I landed in Kyiv and only went south/east; Uman, Odesa, Lviv, etc..
I am also interested in visiting Mariupol but my girlfriend had no interest and I wouldn't want to go there alone.
Earlier this year (or maybe winter 2015?) some anon solo traveled around Ukraine and spent a lot of time in Mariupol.
If you search "Mariupol" in a /trv/ archive you'll most likely find his posts. They were really interesting.
Anyone ever heard of this?
https://www.showaround.com/locals
>>1185980
Sounds like a great way to get raped
>>1185984
Safer than Couchsurfing/AirBnB, I'd think. For those going to Thailand I noticed quite a few people there. Many free.
>>1185987
I've used abnb for majority of my SEA visits, not a single issue. Any correspondence was kept at strict minimum.
Meeting a local to show you around seems like a disaster waiting to happen
>>1185980
Hmm... ok
>>1186003
Yeah, when it comes to the women, I wonder how many are legit and how many are low key escorts.
>>1186006
Whats the difference, am i right lol
>>1186003
these are obviously fake bot profiles
>>1186022
Doubt it
>>1186018
yes you are
>>1180460
Couchsurf also has meetups and hang-outs with other users, so it doesn't have to be limited to people who would consider banging you if it's mostly the local tour guide you're after. Sometimes it's just other couchsurfers that want to try new stuff together with someone but sometimes there are locals who don't mind doing something fun. I tried it once and it was fun to tourist in my own city while feeling big headed about explaining local stuff to a qt tourist (who is no my girlfriend)
>>1188820
Is couch surfing still a thing?
>>1180304
Whats the purpose of these creep shots?
>>1185980
There was a whole thread on this, that seems to be gone now, But I just saw this: https://www.gowanderscape.com/
Must be a tthing now