In a world where travel is more accessible than ever before, where experiences trump the typical ‘bucket-list’ items, and giving back to local communities is of utmost importance, it’s the unique local travel experiences like Trafalgar's Be My Guest that make a trip stand out.
Visiting a foreign place and being invited into a local’s home for a lovingly-prepared meal – an exchange of conversation and a first-hand look into the local life – was a revolutionary concept 15 years ago. Enter Be My Guest, the original local travel experience, born from the concept of enabling human connections between host (the local) and guest (the traveler).
Our Trafalgar tour guide spoils the kids each visit with lots of candy. The kids absolutely loved seeing a bag full of lollipops show up this afternoon.
Trafalgar was the first in the industry to offer this type of experience to guests over 10 years ago. There are now 100+ experiences across all seven continents Trafalgar visits, with all guests getting the chance to experience Be My Guest for themselves.
Visiting a foreign place and being invited into a local’s home for a lovingly-prepared meal – an exchange of conversation and a first-hand look into the local life – was a revolutionary concept 15 years ago. Enter Be My Guest, the original local travel experience, born from the concept of enabling human connections between host (the local) and guest (the traveler).
Today we connected with the locals on Luxor's West Bank. We had the opportunity to enjoy freshly baked bread (more carbs!) with honey and mint tea.
This local family farms the area and takes advantage of Luxor's tourism as a side hustle....camel rides, anyone? These types of "home experiences" are becoming a staple on each international tour we go on and, obviously, we make a difference to these people by providing a small source of income while preserving their local customs and heritage.
This local family has a small property in the village where they board the animals and grow some crops, but own more land outside the city of Luxor that they also farm.
Trafalgar was the first in the industry to offer this type of experience to guests over 10 years ago. There are now 100+ experiences across all seven continents Trafalgar visits, with all guests getting the chance to experience Be My Guest for themselves.
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