Why Staying With Locals Will Transform Your Solo Travels

What if the most powerful part of solo travel isn’t the destination... but the people you stay with?In this episode of Dream Big, Have Adventures, Tess shares why staying with locals completely changes the solo travel experience — from saving thousands of dollars to being invited into barbecues, beach days, holidays, and real life.If you’ve only ever stayed in hotels, Airbnbs, or hostels, this episode will open your eyes to a different way to explore the world.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How staying with locals can dramatically lower your travel costsWhy accommodation is the biggest budget drain in solo travelHow local hosts help you skip tourist trapsWhat it’s like to be invited into holidays and family gatherings abroadWhy immediate community changes everything when you land in a new cityHow to “live like a local” instead of traveling like a touristThe Power of Local ConnectionWhen you stay with locals, you don’t just visit a place — you experience it.Tess shares stories of:Being invited to a Mother’s Day barbecue in FloridaSpending holidays like Thanksgiving with new friendsPlaying beach volleyball with localsLearning Australian slang (and why PB&J shocked everyone)Seeing daily life through the eyes of families around the worldThese are the kinds of experiences you simply don’t get from a hotel room.Staying with locals means:Built-in communityCultural immersionOrganic networkingReal friendshipsAnd unforgettable memoriesWhy This Matters for Solo Women TravelersSolo travel can feel lonely — especially when you first land somewhere new.But when you stay with a local host:You’re welcomed in.You’re introduced to their circle.You feel safer and more grounded.You see what real life looks like beyond the tourist attractions.And yes — it can save you hundreds (or even thousands) in accommodation costs. Ready to Travel With Built-In Community?✨ Start with the free Solo Travel 101 workshop: >>Access Here>>🌍 Explore HerHouse with a 7-day free trial: >>Join Here>>📖 Grab Tess’s book Sherbet Skies: >>Buy Now>>Connect With TessWebsite: https://www.herhouse.co/Instagram (Tess): @tessmillhollonInstagram (HerHouse): @herhouse.coLinkedIn:@tess-millhollonTikTok:@herhouse.co