Lokafy Travel Stories & Hidden Gems | Explore Cities with Locals

You just arrived at San Francisco International Airport and are dying to get to your bed for the night. Here we have a list of ways to get from the airport to the mattress!

In this new series, we will be featuring a different Lokafyer and exploring their city life. This week we will be featuring the wonderful Annalisa from Venice! 

We’ve met many amazing people during our time there, but Zabu will always have a special place in my heart. Our friendship was born in a happy accident.

A world of water, a place to dream, Venice is the home of islands. More than 100 small islands come together to create this magical Italian city. So, you must wonder, how do I get there if it is all water?

You have just arrived in Venice with a 24 hour layover but you don’t want to waste it. With the help of our Lokafyer Annalisa from Italy, we were able to come up with a MUST-DO itinerary of 24 hours in Venice!

Arriving in a new city can be overwhelming, and that’s why it’s important to learn what modes of transportation are available in Stockholm before you actually land at Arlanda Airport.

Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and is the most populated city in all of the Nordic countries. We spoke with Stefani, a Stockholm local, to put together a 24-hour itinerary to best experience what Stockholm has to offer.

Travelling to Quebec City is a great way to experience Canada’s French culture and is like travelling abroad without leaving Canada. Let's run through the different ways to travel from Toronto to Quebec City that will best suit your needs.

Quebec City, the capital the predominantly French-speaking province, Quebec, is rich with arts, culture, history and natural beauty. We've put together a 24-hour itinerary to best experience what Quebec City truly has to offer.

Arriving in a new city can be overwhelming, and even more when you don't know how to get to your destination. That’s why it’s important to learn what modes of transportation are available in Seoul before you actually land at the airport.

Seoul is a large metropolis where skyscrapers, high-tech subways, and fashion meets Buddhist temples and street markets. We spoke with Marina, a Seoul local, to put together a 24-hour itinerary to best experience what Seoul has to offer.

You've finally arrived at Narita Airport, eager to start exploring Tokyo, but the airport is actually far from the city. The good news is that there are many options getting from the airport to Tokyo depending on your time and budget.

Once you arrive in Tokyo, it is like arriving in a whole new world. We spoke with Thomas, a Lokafyer from Tokyo to plan a full day’s worth of activities to best experience what Tokyo really has to offer.

Portland is known for being a little bit weird, but over the past ten years, it’s become quite a popular spot for travellers. We’ve rounded up the best tips for your next adventure in this kooky city.

While not a city known for its physical beauty, like many of its neighbours, Bilbao is real, and rough, and will eventually win you over. We’ve chatted with Bilbao native, Aitor Rodriguez Claro, to put together an ideal 24-hour itinerary.