Live Like a Local with Explore

What truly makes a place what it is, is its people. That’s why Explore incorporates authentic social interactions into their itineraries, so guests can get to know and connect more deeply with the communities they are visiting.

These experiences not only benefit intrepid travellers, but also the people and places visited along the way. Explore is passionate about responsible and sustainable travel and strives to support communities by giving back to local businesses.

Where possible, this extends beyond daily activities and dining choices, and includes the opportunity to stay in family run properties and local homes. This boosts the local economy and provides a chance for people from different walks of life to cross paths in a meaningful way.

Here are some top local-living experiences that feature in Explore’s worldwide small group tours.

Home Cooking in Georgia

Like many places, food is a pillar of Georgian culture. Flavours have influences from Asia, Europe and the Middle East and they will leave you wanting to know all the tricks that make the family recipes here so delicious. After a day cycling through the landscapes of Georgia there will be nothing more satisfying than a home cooked meal at your local guesthouse, and no one more welcoming than your host.

Stay here on Explore’s Cycling in Georgia

Eco Lodge Hospitality in Guyana

Discover a little known pocket of South America as you are introduced to the rainforests of Guyana by the indigenous community that has called it home for generations. During your stay, you will be looked after in the eco lodge by all the villagers, who divide their time between hosting guests and farming. You’ll get an insight into the local way of life, the community spirit and the traditional practices of their forebears.

Stay here on Explore’s Guyana & Suriname Explorer

A Family Affair in the Aegean

Set sail around Evia, a lesser known Greek Island, on a traditional fishing vessel. With less than a hundred of these ‘caiques’ left it is a unique experience that is made even more special by your Captain, Thanos. His boat, which will be your home for six nights as he shows you around his home island, has been handed down over generations making it a true family affair. Fittingly, this experience is part of Explore’s family collection, so you can experience it with kin of your own.

Stay here on Explore’s Family Caique Cruise

Morocco’s Berber Village Houses

As you make your way through the High Atlas Mountains you will be humbled by the generosity and warmth of the local Berber people who welcome you into their villages, and into their homes. Simple and rustic yet absolutely charming, these stays will be something you will cherish forever. Plus, you can head to the rooftop for a meal or just to sit and take in the views. Pure magic in Morocco.

Stay here on Explore’s Toubkal Climb

Agriturismo on the Amalfi Coast

There are many things that Italian culture holds dear, two of which are family and food. At your farm guesthouse on the Amalfi Coast, you will get to experience both as three generations welcome you into their home. Discover what is involved day-to-day on the farm, sample their homemade produce, and feel like part of the family as you learn recipes and cooking techniques that have been handed down through the generations that still call this special place home.

Stay here on Explore’s Amalfi Coast Walking