Good morning! 

Do you know a place in your city that is far from every tourist’s radar? The experience of locals — from hidden food joints to a perfect shop for something to even monuments — can add an unparalleled uniqueness to our travels. And turns out, it’s getting easier to do that these days as people are hiring (and volunteering to be) local guides around the world. 

Also in this edition:

? The food revolution in the Arctic 

? Japan is a winter wonderland right now

? Italy’s living architectural history 

? Dealing with being “overqualified”

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