LEARN TO LIVE LIKE LOCALS

AIRBNB Experiences are excursions or activities designed and led by local hosts. ‘Hosts give guests unique access to places and communities in their city,’ says Airbnb.

‘Hosts can offer immersions and one-day experiences. Immersions happen over multiple days and are offered as is – their schedules can’t be modified. One-day experiences can last just a couple of hours. All experiences can range from workshops to long treks, and are available for various skill levels and interests.’

Last year in San Francisco, I did two Airbnb Experiences – a sixhour wine tour of the Napa Valley in a VW camper van and a fourhour walk from Sausalito to the Golden Gate Bridge. Both were good value and well organised, and offered a local perspective on SF life.

GETTING THE MESSAGE ACROSS: Airbnb ads on the Paris Metro. There are more than 30,000 Airbnb listings for the French capital