People with Sol.
A good guide changes what you notice. A generous host changes how welcome you feel. We think carefully about who you spend time with, as well as where you go.
Begin with a shared interest
Climbing, architecture, birdlife, food or farming can be a much better starting point than a general request to ‘meet local people’. Tell us what interests you and we can explore introductions that make sense for both you and your host.
Time for a conversation
A brief stop can leave little room to understand each other. A visit with someone who can translate, and time to ask questions, can feel very different. We favour arrangements that are agreed with the hosts and give them a say in how the visit unfolds.
Being a welcome guest
Ask before taking a photograph, follow your host’s lead and accept that some things are private. Where a visit, meal or specialist guide is available, your proposal will explain the arrangements and any fee. An introduction should feel comfortable on both sides.
Keep exploring
The difference a translator made
During a visit near Epupa, Olivia found that having a translator made it much easier to ask questions and have a conversation. It is a small practical detail that can change a visit, giving people more room to understand each other.
Olivia’s Namibia journal · Day 14 · Recollection from her trip
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