When was the last time you went out on a trip? A trip that included something more than a computerised online booking ordeal, something beyond the 5-star lavish stays and definitely something more than just being a tourist in an unknown city?
The truth is that most of us feel discomfort at the thought of being on our own, keeping at bay the luxurious facilities and letting go of the fine-dining offered by the hotelier industries of many cities. Travelling like locals might seem like a daunting task but the fruits of a journey undertaken at your own terms are sure to last a lifetime.
While a lot of older people still like spending time in the usual hotels and guesthouses, a new trend of home-stays has taken the younger generation by storm. Home-stays, in a lay-man’s language, can be explained as the opportunity for visitors to rent rooms from the locals.
An Indian adage that is deep-rooted in our minds, Atithi Devo Bhavo, which simply means ‘the Guest is God’ is the perfect explanation as to why picking up a home-stay will only add to your trip.
Here’s why you should totally opt for a home-stay in your next visit!
Home away from home, literally
No matter how much we like staying outdoors, we’ll all safely agree that there’s no place like home. Never was, never will be. From the warmth of a home to the comfort of a family, home-stays provide you a feeling so close that you hardly ever get a home-sick feeling. It’s like a home but without any restrictions, a home where you’re free to make your own choices and bear the consequences too. It’s an experience that will broaden your mind leave you richer inwardly. What adds to this experience is the delicious finger-licking food you’re served as and when you want!
Pocket friendly – even if you’re on a shoestring budget
Believe me, there’s no person as broke as a college student, a recently employed youth and a person juggling between jobs. No matter what your professional status is, everyone needs a quick get-away just to feel rejuvenated. And for people who’re on lookout for short trips quite often, home-stay is just the right deal for them. You’ll have everything a hotel promises apart from that whole in your pocket!
Key to get more travelling out of travel
When you stay with the locals, you stay like a local. From learning their dialects to understanding their living patterns, everything will be served on a silver platter to you. You may find yourself talking to a kid there and the very next moment comprehending life lessons with an 80-year-old adult; there’s no limit to what you’ll gain from a stay like this.
Room for your creativity
From a guitar kept at your disposal to a handful of other creative-surging options; there’s so much you can experiment with! Considering the fact that these home-stays have lesser number of rooms than the normal hotels, it turns out to be more personalised and at times it’s exactly how you want it.
If you don’t want to be a regular camera-and-bottle wielding tourist, home-stay is the way to go. Haggle like a pro at the market, try local cuisines, spend some time with the owner's pets and make the most of your tour!
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