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21/12/2023

Thank you for choosing us to help you see the world, for letting us plan your honeymoons and babymoons, multi-generational reunions, and life-changing moments. Your travels also gave back to the world, because with each trip taken, we plant a tree, remove plastic from the ocean, and offset carbon usage, resulting in these incredible numbers at the end of the year.

Also shout-out to our local experts who see through various do-good projects – 52 this year alone! – across 60 destinations, broken down into their respective categories below:

🌱 12 Environmental
❤️‍🩹 10 Health & Medicine
🤝 18 Community Engagement
💼 12 Education & Career

Thanks to you, we've grown a lot over the past 3 years. Here's to all we'll do together in 2024!

01/12/2023

There will always be those destinations you can't get off your mind the whole year through; these were yours.

You spent nearly 10,000 days on the road with us in 2023, guided by our local experts' expertise and community – all starting with a single message that led to the 34,000 collective messages between you and our experts.

If you just joined us this year, thank you for trusting us on your trip of a lifetime, and if you've been around since the beginning, thank you for always letting us be the one to show you around. (and you may notice: a destination finally beat out Italy this year 😉)

Now let's turn 2024's dream trips into reality.

15/09/2023

Belinda and her fam set out to see Ghana from the inside out – the type of perspective you can only get from someone who calls the country their home. And for Belinda, it felt like she was home too.

"From the time we landed until we left, I truly felt like I was home. I have never been to this part of the world, but nothing was foreign to me."

Her tip for planning a visit to Ghana? Stay for at least two weeks. And mid-June is a perfect time to go – "Not yet rainy season but also not too hot, not too crowded as it's off-season for them I believe."

A few of the itinerary highlights:
– National Museum of Ghana
– Black Star Gate & the Black Star Square
– Wli (Agumatsa) Falls
– Canopy walk in Kakum National Park
– Ghanaian Cooking Class
– Traditional Batik-Making Workshop

See their full Ghana itinerary: bit.ly/45QvXR9

07/09/2023

Japan, the local way for 's 40th.

He started planning the trip himself, but pivoted to the local experts when overwhelm set in by the amount of guidance out there. There's lists and tips for Japan everywhere – how do you just decide?

Derek took all the input and got them into knife-making workshops, a ryokan with a private onsen, a Michelin star kaiseki ryotei, plus a night out in Shinjuku Golden G*i, and more.

His tip for wandering around when it's colder out? Stop by the hot drink vending machines.

And for where he's headed next? He's looking for recs so you know what to do ⬇️

05/09/2023

You just landed in the Dominican Republic and you've got one thing on your mind – good food. Maybe it's Sancocho or los tres golpes that you're dying to try.

Isabel's got you with the recs. Save this post for the next time you’re in Santo Domingo, Jarabacoa, or Punta Cana ready to dig in 🍽️

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01/09/2023

It's all about South Africa this month – get your trip request in before the end of September for $500 off. Connect with our local expert Nat to start dreaming your trip up: bit.ly/45sQQS2

**Booking is not required within the month of September. You only need to submit a trip request to South Africa and set up a meeting with your expert by September 30, 2023. You will receive a $500 refund after booking your trip.

28/08/2023

One of the biggest questions when traveling is where to eat. The fear of missing out on the "best" can keep us from experiencing something we might have never tried before. But if you ask a local, they'll tell you simply to go where all the other locals go. There's a reason you eat where you do in your own city, right?

Now if you're local-to-tourist radar isn't the best, our local experts can point you in the right direction. They've got recs on recs.

22/08/2023

Dominicans will tell you that it’s no accident their country is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Our adventurous local expert Isabel shows you why (and that's not even half of it) in her exclusive guide to Dominican Republic 👀

What’s not to like?’ they’d ask, pulling you out for a night soaked in rum and merengue dancing. It’s a hard argument to dispute. Santo Domingo’s Zona Colonial exudes romance, the coast is fringed with white beaches and scuba diving sites, while the more energetic can delve into the lush green interior to trek along mountain trails. In a country that lists baseball diamonds alongside churches as hallowed ground, you can expect fun to be taken seriously – why else insist on having not one but two annual carnival celebrations?

See baseball Elsewhere – connect with Isabel in our bio.

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21/08/2023

With a new destination (hello Dominican Republic!) comes an iconic new local expert—meet Isabel. Her love of traveling and exploring her homeland makes for a master pairing with her two decades of experience in the travel industry.

When she's not planning trips, you can count on her hitting the open road for weekend-long excursions. She loves getting to know every crevice of the fantastic and mesmerizing Dominican Republic. And lucky for you, her recommendations are vast, so whether you want to know where to hike, swim, relax, or eat—she's got you covered.

Swipe for a peek into Isabel's camera roll 📸 and what she's striving to do with her work every day.

09/08/2023

Do us a favor & wish everyone’s favorite local legend (& incredible guide) from Glasgow, George, a very happy birthday!

If you’ve traveled with him, you know he takes all the best photos, always gets the hairy coos to pay a visit, and arrives to pick you up before you’ve even texted him.

Let's hear your stories, we know you've got 'em ⤵︎

02/08/2023

The new ETIAS screening process is slated to roll out in 2024, but no official date to put on your cal yet. Answering all those q's you've got like which countries will I have to pay an extra $8 to visit now?

📌 Save this – next year's sooner than you think

01/08/2023

We'll take "Destination of the Month" for $500 off, Alex. Submit your trip request by the end of the month and it's like winning your own personal game show.

*Booking is not required within the month of August You must only submit a trip request to Portugal and set up a meeting with your expert by August 31, 2023. You will receive a $500 refund after booking your trip.

31/07/2023

The part ✌️ you've been waiting for – Alexis' cross-country road trip camera roll from SF🚙 CHI rolls out of Yellowstone into the Black Hills & Badlands of South Dakota, on the way to taking her crew to the Windy City.

27/07/2023

It's currently what people call a 'scorcher' across the pond. We've got some tips to help you beat the heat if you plan to spend your summer in some of Europe's hotter cities. From the basics of bringing a water bottle to embracing siesta culture—we've got you covered.

24/07/2023

Why local >>>

When a friend shows you around their city, it feels different. They ask if you want to see the big hits, but they're really dying to show you their favorite farmers' market and that less crowded spot around the corner.

The people who grow up and live in the destinations we're visiting have an overwhelming passion for protecting and preserving all the beauty that makes it such a tourist destination.

When a local plans your trip, they make sure you are not only seeing the coolest and most unique spaces that their destination has to offer but also ensure that you stay at locally-owned accommodations, avoid the activities that have a negative impact on the environment, and work to keep travel dollars with the locals rather than funneled into large corporations. Everybody wins.

Elsewhere was founded on protecting, uplifting, and preserving all the countries we visit, and all the local experts we partner with. It's one of the reasons that when you travel with us, you're taking a trip you can feel good about.

20/07/2023

Our girl Emma Lovewell gives all the details of her trip to Japan with Elsewhere to Condé Nast Traveler 🤩

"We spent one night sleeping in a Buddhist temple with monks. In the morning, we meditated with them and then took a half-day hike up Haguro mountain to meet with Chef Ido. He specializes in making traditional ido sojo ryonen—a meal made using all fermented vegetables originally developed for monks to sustain themselves during long periods on the mountain. We were able to cook this meal and eat it with him."

More highlights include: cycling with locals, learning from Samurais, and eating next-level cuisine. You'll want to check this one out.

We take a look at how interesting people with fascinating jobs are traveling for work right now.

18/07/2023

Founder camera roll time: Alexis goes on a cross-country road trip edition (part I)

SF 🚙 CHI with the first stops in Lake Tahoe, Grand Tetons, and Yellowstone, and of course, baby's first saloon visit

Any guesses for where she went next on the way to Chicago? 👀

13/07/2023

Mark my words, this is going to be the greatest vacation wardrobe the world has ever seen