A Local Friend is a local resident who connects with travelers to share authentic local experiences. Not a tour guide. Not a concierge. A real person who knows their city intimately.
How It's Different From a Tour
A tour guide follows a script with a group. A Local Friend has a conversation — asks what you're interested in and builds an experience around you. No script, no group, no gift shop.
How It Works on Roavi
- Browse Local Friends in any city
- Message them directly — tell them when you're visiting
- Meet up and explore — no booking system, no rigid itinerary
- Pay directly — typical rates $15-60/hour
What You Get
Local knowledge — the restaurant that opened last week, the bar that's only good on Thursdays. Cultural context — why things matter, not just what they are. Real connection — a conversation you remember 10 years later. Safety — someone who speaks the language and knows the streets.
Who Uses Local Friends?
Solo travelers, couples, families, business travelers, digital nomads — anyone who wants to go beyond the guidebook.
Find a Local Friend on Roavi. Browse Local Friends, message directly, and experience travel the way it should be.