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Meet the Locals: Ditch the Map and Ask for Directions!

Even ice cream vendors can be sources of information on where to find the cheapest lodgings

Maps have their own value. But when road-tested, they really are just a piece of paper. The easiest way to get lost in a new territory is to plunge ahead without knowing which end is north. But to a (independent) traveler, this is a goldmine of opportunity to interact with the locals. After all, traveling […]

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