Travel Like A Local

By Jessa Bresser

Imagine being able to see and experience different countries all over the world, and feel like you're a participant and not just an observer. To be immersed in the culture, and apart of the community, and not just a visitor looking in. To have authentic experiences and really see the world, from outside the all-inclusive's, Google Images, and Yelp reviews. This book is a collection of experiences and perspectives, created from 24 locals all over the world, that wanted you to know why their city/country is worth discovering.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tablo Publishing
• Release date: Feb 4, 2020
• ISBN: 9781922381521

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May you find happiness in discovery.

Introduction

The idea for this book came from wanting to have the perspective of a local, and share it with others all over the world.

I'm the kind of person that when I travel, my favourite thing to do is take those walking tours. The ones that you find online or on phone apps, usually take about 2-3 hours, and show you all the amazing hidden gems all over the city. The best coffee shop, the stories behind the buildings, which famous historical person lived in which house. I love that stuff.

And that's how I wanted this book to feel - like you have your own pocket tour guide (or even a friend that you're visiting for the first time) take you around their city and show you all the best parts.

This book is made to feel very casual, and not like you're reading a travel textbook or encyclopedia. I had 24 locals from 22 different locations across the world send me content for this book, and I kept it as they wrote it as much as possible. 

The second part of this book is for you. 

Keep adding to it, help it grow, and share your experiences with others.

Sydney, Australia by Kelsey

What is your favourite local meal?

My favourite meal in the summer is definitely prawns (giant shrimp). We cook them on the BBQ and wash them down with Aussie Chardonnay or local gin.

Where is a good place to get a drink?

Ooh there are so many great spots! The Opera Bar is pretty special. It overlooks the harbour bridge, has amazing sunset views, and has live music in the summer. For a night time drink, Palmer & Co is very cool. It's a hidden prohibition bar with dressed up cocktail waitresses and a very fun, classy vibe.

What is your favourite time of year in Sydney?

Summer is magical. The entire city comes alive, work pretty much grinds to a halt, and the flowers (especially the frangipani trees!) perfume the air.

What do you do for fun?

I go for harbour walks, take my dogs to the puppy park, do lots of yoga and drink lots of gin. I paint and draw, make Kombucha, play in my garden and boss my husband around.

What do you do for work?

When I first moved to Sydney, I worked in a bar called Bungalow 8. I managed a health cafe and eventually ended up working at Australia's largest production studio. It was super fun and always interesting, but I didn't want to sit in front of a computer anymore. Last year I quit my office job and went to Costa Rica to do my yoga teacher training. When I came back to Sydney, I started a business based on yoga and mindfulness, and have been doing that for the past year.

If your friend or family were only visiting for 1 day, where would you take them and what would you do?

We would start the morning with an Aussie coffee - it is so good! Then we would see the sun rise on Manly Beach, take the ferry into the city and walk around the harbour bridge. We would walk to The Opera Bar, grab drinks and then grab dinner somewhere in The Rocks. After dinner we would go to Palmer & Co for a cocktail and then either Retros or Marble Bar for a groove.

What is the most unique thing about Sydney?

The amount of public, natural space in Australia is incredible. There are thousands of kilometres of coastal walking trails and many large parks and beaches, all of which are free for all to enjoy.