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06.11.2014

Eat Withlocals. Tour Withlocals. Maximize Your Travel Experience.

Eat Withlocals. Tour Withlocals. Maximize Your Travel Experience.

Our family loves to travel. We love going to different places, we love going out of town and sometimes when our budget permits, we love going out of the country. This provides us with rest and relaxation from everyday work and the hustle and bustle of the city. It also provides us with adventure and excitement. More often than not, we purchase from groupon deals and stay at hotels or resorts.

Eat Withlocals. Tour Withlocals. Maximize Your Travel Experience.

With my peanutbutter♥ at the Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon 2012

Different places have different cultures. In order for us to experience those culture, what we usually do is we make a DIY itinerary and try to visit the tourist attractions in the area.

I’ve heard a thousand times that if you really want to immerse yourself in the culture of the place that you’re visiting is to eat what the locals are eating. A unique food experience is a treat to me because it sends my tastebuds to an adventure.

Streetfood During the Pahiyas Festival in Lucban,Quezon | www.thepeachkitchen.com

Lucban Longganisa (local sausages)

But we can only eat so much local food because we are limited to street food.

When we went to Lucban, Quezon for the Pahiyas Festival in 2012, we stayed at the Batis Aramin Resort. On the day of the festival itself, we feasted on local food being sold on the street like Pilipit, Longganisa….

Streetfood During the Pahiyas Festival in Lucban,Quezon: Pancit Habhab | www.thepeachkitchen.com

Pancit Habhab (local noodles eaten without fork)

..and the popular Pancit Habhab, a noodle dish, served on a rectangular cut banana leaf which acts as a makeshift plate, which you must eat using only your mouth {without the use of any utensils}.

Street food is good but of course, home cooked meals are always better because it’s not for commercial purposes. Meals that are cooked at home for the family is prepared with love and passion.

So how can you eat delicious home cooked local meals if you’re a traveler? Ah, that’s easy — Withlocals.

So what is Withlocals?

The Withlocals website is a marketplace connecting travelers from every corner of the world with locals in Asia offering unique travel experiences and home dining opportunities.

And soon, Withlocals is coming to the Philippines!

Their mission is to connect people and cultures not just through food and but also through unique experiences as well. The experiences are sorted into three categories:

  • EAT Withlocals – Experience fantastic, authentic cooking and make friends by dining with a local family in their home. There’s no better way to get a taste of a country than by enjoying its cuisine, and no better way to understand a culture than by getting to really know its people. This will be the one meal on your travels you’ll most definitely remember.Our ambition is to see over 10,000 new ‘home restaurants’ In Asia up and running in the next three years, providing a source of sustainable income to local people.
  • TOURS Withlocals – Reading a guidebook will take you only so far. To really experience a country and get the most enjoyment from your travels you’d be wise to uncover its hidden secrets, get to know its people and wander off the beaten track. Go local!Tours Withlocals are truly unique, led by individuals with knowledge and passion. No one knows a place quite like a person who has lived there their whole life. Withlocals tour guides will give you their insights and share their local knowledge with you, giving you an experience you’ll never forget.
  • ACTIVITIES Withlocals – Take part in activities and learn traditional skills taught by talented locals, expanding your mind and your knowledge in the process.Our network of talented local artisans and experts offer a range of exciting activities to get involved in. Learn new skills and dive deep into the culture of the place you’re visiting by teaming up with a local person who’s passionate about sharing their skills with you.You won’t just be observing, you’ll be doing. Drive a Tuk Tuk around Bangkok, craft your own silver jewelry or carve your own musical instrument. From extreme sports to skilled artistry, there’s an activity for everyone.

You can either join Withlocals as a HOST or as a TRAVELER.

Withlocals believe that every person is good at something and that there’s no greater way to earn a living than by doing something you are passionate about. By starting Withlocals.com, they hope to enable people, especially those in developing countries, to boost their income by offering their skills and knowledge to travelers.

As a HOST, you can make new friends, earn money, and offer local experiences and as a TRAVELER, you can fully immerse yourself in the Filipino culture and make unforgettable memories that will inspire many stories in the future.

For more details. check out their website: https://www.withlocals.com/

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  1. joey @ 80 breakfasts says

    06.12.2014 at 12:15 am

    Wow! This is super interesting and I am sure a great way to travel and experience local culture (and food!)…I will check out their website! We also like to travel 🙂

    Reply
    • Peachy Adarne says

      06.19.2014 at 3:09 pm

      It is. I was really interested when I found out about it.

      Reply
  2. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    06.12.2014 at 6:18 am

    Really interesting! Fun way to travel. Thanks for cluing us in!

    Reply
    • Peachy Adarne says

      06.19.2014 at 3:12 pm

      Yeah, it’s a way of immersing yourself in a different culture.

      Reply
  3. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    06.17.2014 at 8:24 am

    I couldn’t agree with you more. In the last ten years when I have traveled many times, I have been sooooo lucky to have a local as a guide. They know all the secret places. Truly the ones off the beaten paths, the best times to go certain places, the inside scoop on food and you get to meet some wonderful people. You get spoiled once you do that a time or two.

    Reply
    • Peachy Adarne says

      06.19.2014 at 3:13 pm

      If you want to really discover a certain place, you can never go wrong with a local to guide you.

      Reply
  4. Roxi - Mr. Jacob's Mom says

    06.17.2014 at 4:30 pm

    This is great to offer to tourists ah so they’re not scared of getting scammed or tricked by those who mean no good to foreigners. I think I saw one similar to this but in Japan naman where it’s so much harder to communicate with the locals there.

    Reply
    • Peachy Adarne says

      06.19.2014 at 3:15 pm

      It’s also good for the host because they can make some money.

      Reply
  5. Franc Ramon says

    06.17.2014 at 5:00 pm

    With locals definitely makes traveling much interactive experience and also a lot easier.

    Reply
    • Peachy Adarne says

      06.19.2014 at 3:22 pm

      Yeah, I think so too.

      Reply
  6. John White says

    06.17.2014 at 5:08 pm

    Groupon really does have some good deals, I didn’t know they had them in the philippines. I’m planning a trip there to soon so i’ll check it out. That food looks amazing! Good review peachy

    Reply
    • Peachy Adarne says

      06.19.2014 at 3:22 pm

      Thanks John!

      Reply
  7. Roch says

    06.17.2014 at 5:36 pm

    Does Withlocals have any similarity with couchsurfing? We also love to travel in budget and eat! 😀

    Reply
    • Peachy Adarne says

      06.19.2014 at 3:23 pm

      Yes Roch, I think they are similar.

      Reply
  8. Map Destinations says

    06.17.2014 at 7:34 pm

    The wilderness that makes Alaska unique means one have to think about the Alaska budget differently from their destinations. Some of Alaska’s most dramatic sights can only be accessed by plane or boat, and most unique experiences require expert guides and gear (river rafting, glacier hiking, dog sledding).Unlike resort or city vacations where your hotel choice can define your experience, you’ll want to reserve more of your Alaska travel budget for Alaska day tours that let you explore the otherwise inaccessible wilderness.

    Reply
  9. Map Destinations says

    06.17.2014 at 7:35 pm

    The Withlocals website is a marketplace connecting travelers from every corner of the world with locals in Asia offering unique travel experiences and home dining opportunities.

    Reply
  10. jay mee says

    06.17.2014 at 10:20 pm

    the peach kitchen is one of my fave food and lifestyle blogs in the web. another great article on the Pahiyas festival. the pacit habhab looks sumptuous. thanks for sharing about withlocals. i will check it for sure.

    Reply
  11. Fernando lachica says

    06.18.2014 at 1:53 am

    Much with traveling that you can experience the locals; traits, foods, and even hospitality.

    Reply
  12. Leira Pagaspas says

    06.18.2014 at 7:55 am

    I am interested in doing this..I am wondering how difference this is from Couch Surfing.

    Reply
  13. Michelle Solee (@michisolee) says

    06.18.2014 at 8:54 am

    I agree with other commenters, it is the same with coach surfing.

    Reply
  14. Joren says

    06.18.2014 at 11:09 am

    Nice way on maximizing your travel experience eating local foods is a good choice to do. 🙂

    Reply
  15. Sam says

    06.18.2014 at 1:36 pm

    Will definitely check this out since I am into travel blogging and my friend is into organizing tours 🙂

    Reply
  16. pr3ttyrh0z3 says

    06.18.2014 at 5:18 pm

    Lucban longganisa is my favorite food from quezon…the first i taste it i never forget it…that longganisa is so delicioys and so tasty than the other longganisa…Anyways, it’s good to eat our own dishes…

    Reply
  17. Franc Ramon says

    06.18.2014 at 9:07 pm

    Home cooked meals is really much better since it’s not commercialized and it is also made with care.

    Reply
  18. Emiliana says

    06.18.2014 at 10:44 pm

    Seems like WithLocals will be a huge hit among backpackers.

    Reply
  19. Fernando lachica says

    06.18.2014 at 10:52 pm

    Very fun and learning traits to be with locals when traveling.

    Reply
  20. Meryll Catalan says

    06.18.2014 at 10:56 pm

    I love travelling! This looks interesting. Will surely check the website 🙂

    Reply
  21. Janice / The Roller Coaster Ride says

    06.19.2014 at 11:39 am

    This is such a great idea! I definitely agree that the best way to really learn about a place or culture is to learn about it through the locals themselves. I’d love to experience this someday.

    Reply
  22. Bhuboy says

    06.19.2014 at 1:19 pm

    Its great to know that there are company and website like withlocals to help travellers

    Reply
  23. Chinky Magtibay says

    06.20.2014 at 10:28 am

    We love to travel too! This will be a new kind of experience for us!

    Reply
  24. Clarissa says

    06.20.2014 at 4:39 pm

    Nice to know about this new website, Withlocals & I agree that it can be popular with backpackers. I love Lukban especially during the Pahiyas.

    Reply
  25. mjskit says

    06.24.2014 at 7:15 am

    Totally agree on the local thing! One of the most memorable evenings we’ve ever had was @ a Sushi place in Campbell River, Vancover Island sitting at the sushi with a couple of locals, chatting with them and the 2 sushi chefs. What fun! Great post Peachy! Looks like a fabulous trip!

    Reply
  26. Kim | Mom On Duty says

    06.24.2014 at 9:10 am

    I saw this in another blog. I love the idea!

    Reply
  27. Patty | MrsC says

    06.24.2014 at 9:32 am

    I love to travel around the Philippines. Checking out WithLocals now. I’d never heard of it before, but it sounds like something I would totally love.

    Reply
  28. Sam says

    06.24.2014 at 9:08 pm

    The concept is very similar to Couchsurfing, I love it! Hope I could try this platform soon 🙂

    Reply
  29. Que Sullano - Gavan says

    06.24.2014 at 9:52 pm

    This is interesting. More ways to spice up travelling.

    Reply
  30. Nestor Los Añes says

    07.08.2014 at 12:43 am

    Hi,

    I work as an ambassador for withlocals.com based here in the Philippines. We are the people who verifies host here in our country. So whoever signed up gets reviewed by us. If any of you wants to be come a host. Just send me a message on my email, Facebook or even skype (username: nesteerip). I might be able to help and answer all your questions.

    Cheers,

    Nestor

    Reply
  31. London Taxi says

    07.10.2019 at 2:44 pm

    If I’m going somewhere that I know I won’t be able to run every day, I always take a couple of travel-friendly workouts – Turbo Fire and/or Les Mills Combat are both very portable and I can always get a great workout in my hotel room!

    Reply
  32. luxury hotels says

    07.12.2019 at 8:26 pm

    I love to travel around the Philippines. Checking out WithLocals now. I’d never heard of it before, but it sounds like something I would totally love.

    Reply
  33. marrakech trekking says

    07.18.2019 at 10:20 am

    Most of places cover in this article. Some missing but this one is best for first time visit dubai. I enjoy all those places and more. Awesome Dubai journey.

    Reply
  34. travel says

    07.24.2019 at 1:04 am

    Hello, I love to travel around the Philippines. Checking out WithLocals now. I’d never heard of it before, but it sounds like something I would totally love. Thanks for sharing your experience.

    Reply
  35. tuky says

    08.04.2019 at 1:19 pm

    I loved the pics and helpful tips! We are hoping to go that way within the next 1-2 years. Thank you!
    Five star

    Reply
  36. Juan Carlos says

    08.14.2019 at 5:42 pm

    In every Island there is speciality like my moms place Siquijor they are famous in torta it is like chiffon cake but cook in pigs oil and a lot of egg yolk that is why it is so tasty

    Reply
  37. booking says

    09.30.2019 at 11:56 pm

    Go outside and play with colours very great thinking. Doing Art with clay on Thursday for kids who have their slips in is a great place to start with a list of stuff. They are so excited about the trip.

    Reply
  38. Giovanni Carlo says

    12.08.2019 at 2:58 pm

    I like the street food in Davao at Roxas Market

    Reply

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