Traveler Tips

Kevin Kelley is amazing. His curiosity is infectious, and he’s lived his life in a way that overlaps with much of what I enjoy, and what I believe in.

As such, every new listicle like this that he comes up with is gold →

https://kk.org/thetechnium/50-years-of-travel-tips/

There are so many gems in this list, and all of the knowledge within was clearly, lovingly, earned. This tip, of course, is my fave:

When visiting a foreign city for the first time, take a street food tour. Depending on the region, the tour will include food carts, food trucks, food courts, or smaller eateries. It will last a few hours, and the cost will include the food. You’ll get some of the best food available, and usually the host will also deliver a great introduction to the culture. Google “street food tour for city X.”

And this one is so good to keep in mind as I’m creating my Drink•Eat•Walk tours & content:

I generally find “professional” tour guides uninteresting, and too scripted. They are mostly repeating what can be found in guide books. So I rarely hire them. I much prefer to have a friend or local acquaintance show me what interests them in an ad hoc way, with no script. Let friends know you are coming to their area.