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Finding Family in Florence: How a Cooking Class Changed My View of Italy

When I signed up for a cooking class through GoDantes, I expected to learn how to make pasta. What I didn’t expect was to find a second family in the heart of Tuscany and gain insights into Italian culture that no guidebook could provide...

Sarah Johnson

June 07, 2025 • 8 min read

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Trekking the Himalayas with a Local Guide

When I decided to trek in Nepal, I almost went solo. Then I met Raj through GoDantes, and the experience became so much more than just a hike...

Michael Chen

June 02, 2025

Food & Culture

Barcelona's Secret Tapas Bars

Forget the tourist traps—here’s where locals really go for the best tapas in Barcelona, according to our guide Maria who’s been eating her way through the city for 30 years...

Emma Rodriguez

May 28, 2025

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Solo Female Travel: How to Connect Safely with Locals

As a woman traveling alone, safety is always a concern. Here are my tips for making genuine local connections while staying safe, based on 5 years of solo travel...

Sophie Martin

May 10, 2025