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Hot take: I spent $75 on a 'local experience' cooking class in Rome that was just a guy microwaving frozen pasta in his apartment lol
Has anyone else fallen for a tourist trap 'authentic' activity that was a total scam, and what's a real budget-friendly way to actually meet locals?
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ryan3696d ago
Ouch, that's rough! Honestly though, I've had amazing luck with those small group classes, you just gotta read the recent reviews super carefully. Maybe you just got a bad egg.
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mason.brian6d ago
Yeah reviews are key, but even then it's a gamble sometimes. The good ones fill up fast so you gotta jump on them quick.
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riley_miller253d agoTop Commenter
Totally feel that, it's such a rush to book anything decent. I signed up for a pottery class last month that had all five star reviews, but the instructor was totally checked out the whole time. Felt like we were just bothering him by being there. You really do have to move fast and still cross your fingers.
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