We canāt do much of either right now, but why not get inspired for when we can?
Read more about why Iām starting this newsletter, and the Super Locals Community, below.
Travel
Where could you go? You probably shouldnāt travel internationally right now. But itās nice to dream, right? This map shows global entry restrictions (lots of countries still have no restrictions amazingly!) š¦
From where you are? On a related note, this tool allows you to check permitted travel routes from -> to every country in the world, plus real-time entry requirements. āļø
Curious about ācolivingā? With friends in beautiful remote locations? "Once upon a time, cities were vibrant places to learn, work, play, and meet Tinder dates. Then came COVID." A low risk way to see if coliving is right for you, by my friend Gillian. š
Nightlife
š (Night) Life in Lockdown
This is the first in a series of interviews with locals around the world, to hear how they are coping and adapting their (night) lives during covid.
š¬š§ Glenn in London
āIām Glenn, a veteran tour guide/host and Iāve been leading group Experiences in and around London for the past 8 years. Iām also a folk singer. Now and again I get to combine the two things!
š» What did you do for fun at night before covid?
Being British, Friday and Saturday nights are usually spent in the local pub. Although drinking is on the agenda, itās actually secondary to the real reason we famously spend a lot of our time in public houses.
They are community spaces for us to engage with each other in ways that big cities donāt often allow. Catching up with your neighbours, friends, and family in person (old school style).
Of course having a few beers helps the process, but without these vessels of communication I believe that the community vibe in London neighbourhoods would diminish. Long live the pub!
Glennās Tip:Check out The Marquis in Covent Garden next time you visit London, and ask for Tom. Heās a good friend of mine that also happens to run the best pub in central London.
š What are you doing at night during lockdown?
Like most people, Iām using Zoom to catch up with friends. In some ways Iāve enjoyed the quiet sanctum of my flat, although Iām not the best relaxer. Iām also hosting a cultural beer drinking experience on Airbnb which has been an absolute riot. Itās called Beer Drinking With The Brits.
š What's the best night out (or in) you've had in 2020?
London has become accustomed to operating within the restrictions. As soon as we were allowed to mix with other households, my partner and I teamed with up with some friends to explore Londonās streets, usually jam packed with tourists.
I remember a night towards the end of Summer, just before the weather turned. With a bag of British beers in hand, we walked through the town visiting monuments and paying our respects to the architecture whilst getting just a little bit tipsy:
š® What are you most looking forward to after covid?
I canāt lie here, it has to be ordering a pint from the bar. Table service isnāt really a London pub thing usually. But during restrictions, when pubs are allowed to open, you can only order from tables. That means no mingling at the bar which robs you of those little interactions that you go there for!ā
š» Glennās also a Founding Member of the Super Locals Community - see below!
Discover New Things
Weāre living in a world of dĢ¶oĢ¶oĢ¶mĢ¶ Zoom. Why not have a bit of fun with it?
š¦øāāļø Become anyone on Zoom! xpression camera is a virtual camera app that imprints the movements of your face and head onto anyone you want on Zoom calls. You can also appear on Zoom in a suit while youāre actually wearing pajamas! šš
Newsletter + Community - Why?
Travel, nightlife and bringing people together. Things I care deeply about. Things that have been decimated by covid.
I started a personal newsletter earlier this year after facing some challenges. Sharing personal stories gave me a renewed sense of purpose. And I really enjoyed writing it.
But once I started creating a community, I found I wasnāt writing the newsletter anymore. So I decided combine a newsletter (this newsletter) with the soon-to-launch community:
Super Locals - a community that brings people together for travel, nightlife and to discover new things.
Why am I creating something like this again?
My desire to create this came from years of building similar travel and nightlife communities - with Party with a Local and at Airbnb. Both of which went far, but came to unexpected early ends.
I still have a burning desire to create something successful in this spaceā¦3rd time lucky?
The time seems right to try again.
Due to covid, weāre at a time when our need for human connection greatly outweighs the spaces where we can meet. But why not make great connections now, for when we can meet again?
Super Locals is designed to be place to connect with fun and interesting people both locally and internationally - online now, offline later.
Maybe you:
Want to make connections, and get insider tips, for your next trip abroad?
Are thinking of moving somewhere new (and want to meet people there)?
Are feeling more isolated, bored and lonely (after this crazy locked-down year)?
Itās called Super Locals as an ode to Party with a Localās OG super users.
It will launch in early 2021.
Over the next few weeks Iāll share more about it and invite you to join.
If you really canāt wait - weāre currently testing with a small number of users in private Beta. Reply to this email if you want an early invite!
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