Some help meeting locals

The leitmotiv of trourist’s travel philosophy is that experiences make the difference of a city over the others, and these experiences will be forever in a very special place of your mind. Of course, every experience needs human interaction, that’s why meeting locals is very important for us.

Last day, I came across with a very interesting article about some essential items to pack if you want to meet the locals. The following are several things to have in your bag to help breaking the ice easily:

• A ticket on the slow bus. When you board the overstuffed train or bus, likely you will be seated next to dozens of people eager to have a conversation.
• A deck of playing cards. Start to lazily play a game of solitaire and before you know it there will be a crowd of people eager to join you.
• Pictures of home, your friends and family. A few pictures are a great way to build a connection with people you meet on the road.

(my own proposals)

• Your city football team’s shirt. Football moves the masses all around the world.
• Typical food of your country. 600 grams of jabugo jam are easy to carry and can happily become in a gastronomical exchange.
• A volley ball.  A volley ball can be a good help to share some leisure time with locals (above all, when you are in a beach).

Do you have any additional proposal?