If there’s one thing many travelers miss when they’re on the road, it’s a good, old-fashioned, home cooked meal. So how can you dine like a local?

Well, how about dining with a local?

One company, called Like a Local, sets up travelers with one-on-one experiences with locals in Amsterdam, Barcelona, and other parts of Europe.

So you’re looking for a home cooked meal?

Just ask and they’ll pair you with a local “foodie.”

Organized tour operators like Grand Circle Travel and Peru Treks include dinner at local family homes.

And if you’re traveling through Europe or Asia, don’t just look at bed and breakfasts. Look for an option called “half board,” which means dinner is also included.

And since travel to Cuba looks like it’s a possibility in the near future, you might start hearing about something called a “palidor.”

They’re restaurants, but actually they’re private and family-run in people’s homes.

And they’re truly a local Cuban experience that you won’t find anywhere else.

Learn how to Eat Like a Local, Even If You’re Not One.

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