While borders were closed in 2020, the marketplace introduced live online sessions led by local travel experts. This page explains the idea in general terms.
How such a session works
- Pick a session from a list of virtual offerings.
- Agree a time with the host, who arranges a live video meeting.
- Join and explore. You spend time learning about a country in depth.
Topics included a local language, culture and food, along with stories you would not find in a guidebook.
Why people liked the format
- Convenience. It can be done from home.
- Lower cost than a physical journey, and a chance to learn about a country before planning a visit.
- Support for local hosts, since fees help guides whose work stopped when tourism slowed.
Getting the most from one
Prepare a few questions, try a phrase or recipe the host suggests and take notes for future travel. Afterwards, look at related in-person tours such as a Kampala food walk.
