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@sethkugel @sahiltner @nytimestravel Hey Seth. Great article (although actually quite terrifying)! For travelers who are looking for real local recommendations instead of computer-generated ones, the Local Experts at https://t.co/G5SL5gTedk are always available to chat! They're real humans, we promise 😁

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If a trip to Sao Paulo is in your future, we've got you covered. Our new city guide is filled with local insight thanks to Renato, our resident expert and native Paulista, journalist and tour guide. Check it out! https://t.co/XHPmbT9v7v

#saopaulo #Brazil

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If you're wondering about covering #Iceland's Ring Road in a week-long trip, here's a tip from our Experts:

"Don't! Rushed Ring Road trips end with countless hours in the car and no time to actually experience Iceland. 10 days is the absolute minimum."

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Heading to #Madeira and trying to decide where to eat? We've got you covered! Check out our new blog post from Mary, our Local Expert in Madeira, where she tells you everything you need to know about Madeiran food shares some of her favorite restaurants.
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Sharing some shots of our #Puglia Expert, Paolo's cycling 🚴route heading north from #Otranto along the coastal roads to #Lecce.

Tips from Paolo: Be sure to stop in Torre dell'Orso for a swim at the beach, and once you reach Lecce, make time for a meal at Ristorante Lilith.

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@LucyInTheSky22 Hey Lucy, if you’d like to chat about your plan/route with a local guide, we’d be happy to connect you with Paolo, our expert in Puglia. In the meantime, here’s his guide to some of the region’s lesser visited towns: https://t.co/GuZfA1pC0e

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While #Croatia has justifiably become famous as a beach destination, don't forget about the rest of the country. You'll also find spectacular sites as you head inland, so here are a few pics of #Zagreb and Plitvice Lakes to get you started. Enjoy!
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@pip_says Hey Pip, if you'd like to talk with a local about this, shoot us a message. We'd be happy to connect you with Gaetano, our Palermo-based Expert in Sicily.

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Summer's not over yet, so come discover Malta! Check out this video from Joan, our Local Expert, where she gives you a sneak peek of Valletta's stunning Grand Harbour.

And if you want to discover the best of Malta, talk to Joan!
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#malta #valletta

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Tourism to Georgia has exploded in the last decade, and with good reason: beautiful cities & towns, stunning nature, great food, and the birthplace of wine! If you’re into hiking, Svaneti is a favorite for Levan, our Expert in #Tbilisi. Come explore! https://t.co/TxgeoISfQp

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Heading to #Tuscany? Skip taking photos of a tower in Pisa and head to the countryside instead! Explore local, family-run vineyards and quiet country lanes surrounded by stunning nature.

Better yet, go for a hike with Local Expert Stefano!
https://t.co/1u4N4JVJke.

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Yes, Sardinia is a beach paradise, but it's also got so much more to offer than just the most beautiful water you've ever seen! Talk to Simone, our Local Expert and discover the mountains, the villages, the warm people, and the unbeatable food!
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#Sardegna

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Here's a #CostaRica tip from Local Expert Jorge: "People come here thinking of one ecosystem: rainforest. But we actually have many different environments: in #Guanacaste for example, people come looking for rainforest, but this is actually a tropical dry forest."
#localsknowbest

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New blog post from Paolo in #Puglia. Covering some of the region’s undiscovered towns, this guide takes you to places that remain largely unaffected by tourism. The restaurants here might not have menus in English, but you know they’ll be authentic!

https://t.co/GuZfA1pC0e

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"In my home of Istria, time has a different meaning, wine a different flavor, the sun a sweeter kiss and the salt a sharper taste. Especially inland, away from the busy coastline, which remains a secret from mass tourism."

Talk to Primož & discover the best of Istria!

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Looking for the perfect fall road trip vacation? Head to #Puglia!

Our Puglia Expert and #Lecce local boy, Paolo, has a week-long itinerary that mixes in less-visited locations with some of the highlights. Check it out!

https://t.co/REMTZ2JUKT

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"A meal at Rocca Ja is always a feast and a festival. It is a joy for the eyes, a delight for the nose, and an unforgettable experience for your tastebuds. Careful who you come here with though, as you won't be able to help but fall in love."

Poetry from Sardinia Expert Simone!

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And he keeps sending more!

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Óli, our Local Expert in #Iceland is out in the #Highlands today and sharing some videos of his tour. It doesn’t feel good to be working on the computer when you see these. Get outside!

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A #Santiago, #Chile food tip from Local Expert Nico:
"One restaurant I always recommend is Peumayén Ancestral Food, where you will be served Rapa-Nui, Mapuche or Aimará dishes. My favorite: Earth-based menu."

More great tips at https://t.co/LLFq0JbONt