Modern travelers seem to seek these experiences as well. In 2014, the travel industry was abuzz about the possibilities of experiential travel: living like a local (or even better, with a local), taking cooking classes, volunteering, and more. Today’s travelers seek more than amenities and creature comforts, more than getting their picture taken on the Golden Gate Bridge or under the Eifel Tower, and more than quick stops at crowded monuments and museums and a quick stop by the gift shop for baubles. Real experiences – real connections – are what compel people to travel. READ MORE…
