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Not influencers. Insiders. Each person lives where you are headed, and is genuinely obsessed with sharing their travels. Swipe through, then talk to the local who fits your trip.

Anna
Food

Lyon · France

Anna

Food expert in Lyon, the capital of French gastronomy.

Her expertise · Exactly where to eat, and how the French really do food.

meet Anna@anna_in_lyon
Mike
Family

Rome · Italy

Mike

American in Rome since 2003. Relaxed, unhurried Roman days.

His expertise · Rome at a local’s pace, never the tourist sprint.

meet Mike@RomeWithMike
Carlotta
Adventure

Dolomites · Italy

Carlotta

Trentino born. The Dolomites, home for 37 years.

Her expertise · The mountains she’s known her whole life, beyond the postcards.

meet Carlotta
Sebastiano
Trip planning

All of Italy

Sebastiano

Plans trips the length of Italy, to a big following.

His expertise · Iconic spots and the in-between, anywhere in Italy.

meet Sebastiano@friendinitaly
Stefanie
Slow travel

Puglia · Italy

Stefanie

Melbourne to Lecce. In love with life in Puglia.

Her expertise · The Puglia you settle into, not the one you rush through.

meet Stefanie
Heaven
Adventure

Piedmont · Italy

Heaven

Hot-air-balloon pilot. Mountains, forests, vineyards.

Her expertise · Piedmont from a balloon at sunrise, vineyard lunch to follow.

meet Heaven
Shelby
Culture

Paris · France

Shelby

Californian in Paris since 2019. She writes France for a living.

Her expertise · The food, the culture, the lessons learned the hard way.

meet Shelby@shelbysee
Manuela
Luxury

Rome · Italy

Manuela

Certified sommelier. Tailor-made Rome.

Her expertise · The neighbourhood that fits your style, and the wine to match.

meet Manuela
Loris
Adventure

Venice & Dolomites · Italy

Loris

Sailor, diver, snowboarder. Off the usual routes.

His expertise · The Dolomites and the lagoon, the way an explorer does them.

meet Loris@lorispeserico
Douglas
Luxury

Paris · France

Douglas

Founder of Vendôme Circle. Connoisseur-level Paris.

His expertise · The bespoke experiences he designs for five-star hotels, opened up to you.

meet Douglas@vendomecircle
Thea
Solo travel

Bologna · Italy

Thea

Solo-travel specialist and group-trip coordinator.

Her expertise · Solo and never lonely, the empowering way to see Emilia-Romagna.

meet Thea@estathe_rnk
Nikki
Luxury

Paris · France

Nikki

Left finance to build a bespoke Paris travel agency.

Her expertise · Privileged access: fashion weeks, art events, the doors that stay shut.

meet Nikki
Martina
Luxury

Florence · Italy

Martina

Licensed guide and certified sommelier.

Her expertise · The Michelin table and the artisan workshop most visitors walk past.

meet Martina
Laura
Family

Florence · Italy

Laura

Family edutainment, trained in historical reenactment.

Her expertise · History the kids remember, and tours that work for everyone.

meet Laura
Valentina
Luxury

Sabina · near Rome

Valentina

Experience designer. Bespoke culinary and wellness retreats.

Her expertise · True luxury is what you feel, not what you pay.

meet Valentina
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The questions a search engine can’t answer.

Bring the half-formed plans, the screenshots, the worries about the kids lasting until dinner. This is what travellers actually ask their local.

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What are the must-see spots, and which are overrated?

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Where do the locals actually eat?

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Is there a smarter way to get around?

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What’s worth a day trip out of the city?

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Not another search. A face, a voice, a plan.

Book a live video session and ask everything in one sitting. Where to stay for your third night, whether the kids will last at the gallery, what to do if it rains on Wednesday. The things Google cannot answer.

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  • Share your itinerary and get honest feedback
  • Your local pins all their recommendations on a map
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We’re in Rome 3 nights. Where do locals actually eat?
Valentina · near RomeSkip the spots on the piazza. Trattoria da Enzo in Trastevere, book ahead. I’ll pin a few more near you.
Perfect. And a good sunset?

What you walk away with

Tell them your interests and get a personalised map.

After a quick chat, your local pins every place they recommend, with insider tips and notes.

  • Their recommendations, pinned , ready to navigate.
  • Their recommendations on every place , with their insider tips.
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My tip

“Go to the Forum the moment it opens. By ten it’s yours alone.”

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“Skip the main piazza. Da Enzo, two streets back, at noon.”

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Manuela tailored this to your pace, with the afternoon heat in mind.

Three service types

However you like to plan, there’s a way to work with your local.

All three give you direct access to someone who knows the place far better than any search engine, and the map to prove it.

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Itinerary review

Built your trip in ChatGPT or copied it off a blog? Share it and find out what works, what doesn’t, and what is quietly going to ruin your Tuesday.

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Travel consultation

A live video call with your local. Bring your questions, your half-baked plans, your worries about the queues. Honest answers in real time.

Video call60 min
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Custom plan

Your local builds a personalised map from scratch. Every recommendation pinned, organised by day, and sent to you before you land.

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Real travellers

What travellers say.

Real calls, real plans, made better by the people who live there.

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“I’d done a lot of research before speaking to Isabella and she still managed to completely change my approach, in the best way. The tips she gave me on the consultation were so useful, and it was perfectly tailored to what we needed.”

Amelia · Canada

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“Kristine, we think you’ve nailed it already. We have options, and activities can be separated by age groups. We are so happy with your itinerary!”

Anthony · United States

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“I had a free consultation with Francesca and then decided to have her review my itinerary. Even though my trip was organised at the very last minute, she managed to reorganise it perfectly, and we were able to see everything we wanted in the best possible way!”

Luca · United Kingdom

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“We booked a girls weekend to Paris but wanted inside knowledge on what to do. We had our itinerary reviewed by Sofia and got some great recommendations! A great mix of local hidden bars and clubs and some touristy must-see spots. Thank you!”

Alexa · United Kingdom

How it works

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No travel agent, no package deal. Just a direct conversation with someone who knows the place better than any website ever will.

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Swipe through the locals and find the one whose world matches your trip. Food, coast, art, design, the lot.

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Choose a time and send your questions ahead. Video call or async messages, whichever suits you.

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Ask everything

Where to stay, what to skip, how to move without doubling back. Real answers, in real time.

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Arrive with their map

Land already knowing what you’re doing, every recommendation pinned and waiting on your phone.

For travel influencers

Do you live somewhere people dream about?

If you’re the friend everyone DMs before they book a flight, you might be a Local Voice. Share the place you know best, on your terms, and get paid for the advice you already give away for free. We’re adding voices in Lisbon, Tokyo, New York and beyond.

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You price your time. Premium expertise is paid like premium expertise.

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Keep your audience

Give your audience a tailored experience on top of your free guides.

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We handle the rest

Booking, payments, calendars and admin. You just show up and talk.

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You only advise on what you’re an expert in.

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