Web Sightings: Access a world of local experts
When the virtual world of the Web just isn't personal enough, get in touch with a real human for travel tips and trip advice on Localyte.com.
About 50,000 local experts in 170 countries are ready to offer travel advice and tips, which are what make this site worth bookmarking. Some experts also can be hired as tour guides.
After typing in your destination, click on the "Find Answers" tab to see what kinds of questions other travelers have asked, along with the answers from regional experts. We sorted the answers by "votes" to view the best answers first. We quickly found out where to get a kite boarding lesson in Cape Town and the best vegetarian restaurant in Prague.
When we're already on a destination page, it would be great if the "activities and places" tabs came up in a map format - that way if you're not familiar with the area, you can see how close the suggestions are to where you are. Some of the profile pics look like personal ads, but you can ask a question without speaking directly to an expert if you want.
Localyte.com
DESCRIPTION Puts 50,000 local experts in 170 countries at your fingertips
TARGET AUDIENCE When you need a real person for travel tips
BOTTOM LINE Get the local advantage
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