Tripping is a hospitality network for travelers who want to meet local people. It's safe, free and good for the world. The following is an interview with Anis Salvesen, marketing manager, who gives us an insider’s look at Tripping.
Tell us a little about Tripping
Tripping is a social travel site that connects travelers with local people for tips, shared cups of coffee and home stays in over 175 countries. On Tripping there are micro communities called 'Networks,' for organizations ranging from nonprofits to universities and associations (like the National Peace Corps Association). There's actually an Alliance Abroad Group Network, which members can use to meet up and stay with other AAG Network members around the globe. https://www.tripping.com/network/alliance-abroad
We'd love to hear the story of how you first became involved with Tripping.
I first became involved with Tripping as an intern. I was attracted by the idea of joining a startup that focused on making the world a better place through cultural exchange. I also really liked the Tripping team and immediately realized that I wanted to be a part of it. That was a couple years ago, and it's been exciting to watch our community grow and be part of that growth.
What are a few of your favorite Tripping stories?
Ooh that's tough because I have quite a few. So I'll just go with some examples from the past couple of weeks. Last weekend my husband and I met up with a Tripper from Israel that we had hosted last year. We had taken him to our favorite taqueria in the Mission (in San Francisco) and he loved it so much, he wanted to go back. So he messaged me to ask me the name of the taqueria and we ended up meeting him for tacos and beer. We had a great time catching up, and my husband and I have an invitation to visit him in Israel. One of my friends I met through Tripping (she's from London but we met in Barcelona) wrote me a gushing email last week about her experience hosting her first Tripper since moving to her new flat. The young woman she hosted was a professional singer from the U.S.who had spent the last few months working as a singer in Southeast Asia. They went out with a group of her friends to a salsa bar and practiced their Spanish over dance moves and Cuban mojitos. Another friend I made via Tripping spent the last couple years as an expat in South Korea and is currently traveling around Asia. She was recently in Nepal, where she met up with a local Tripper and attended a traditional Nepalese wedding in the Tripper's wife's village. Those are my recent personal stories. As far as stories of Trippers in general, I was struck by the story about the Trippers who were stranded by the first Icelandic volcanic ash cloud that disrupted air traffic in Europe who were rescued by a Tripping host. How cool is that? I also loved the story of a group of Trippers from Spain who visited NYC for the first time this past summer and connected with a local Tripping host who took them to their first baseball game and shared the views of Manhattan from his amazing roof deck.
What has been the most surprising/inspiring experience you've had at Tripping?
I've had a number of inspiring experiences. One that comes instantly to mind is a connection I first made with a Tripper via the Tripping Facebook page. She posted a comment to our Facebook page and when I clicked over to her website, I realized she was a Danish woman who has dedicated her life to inspiring other disabled people to travel. She joined Tripping (https://www.tripping.com/blog/blog/2011/11/03/tripper-of-the-week-kirsten-kester/) and we've exchanged quite a few messages through Tripping and chatted via Skype several times. She is on my growing list of Trippers around the world I absolutely must visit.
How can one get involved with Tripping?
Participating in the Tripping community is easy. Just sign up and you'll be part of a growing community of people around the world who are interested in cross-cultural experiences. They'll give you travel tips, show you around their city, meet you for dinner at their favorite local restaurant and even host you. And via the Alliance Abroad Group Network on Tripping, you can start connecting with other members of the AAG community around the world. Just click here.
Tell us a little about Tripping
Tripping is a social travel site that connects travelers with local people for tips, shared cups of coffee and home stays in over 175 countries. On Tripping there are micro communities called 'Networks,' for organizations ranging from nonprofits to universities and associations (like the National Peace Corps Association). There's actually an Alliance Abroad Group Network, which members can use to meet up and stay with other AAG Network members around the globe. https://www.tripping.com/network/alliance-abroad
We'd love to hear the story of how you first became involved with Tripping.
I first became involved with Tripping as an intern. I was attracted by the idea of joining a startup that focused on making the world a better place through cultural exchange. I also really liked the Tripping team and immediately realized that I wanted to be a part of it. That was a couple years ago, and it's been exciting to watch our community grow and be part of that growth.
What are a few of your favorite Tripping stories?
Ooh that's tough because I have quite a few. So I'll just go with some examples from the past couple of weeks. Last weekend my husband and I met up with a Tripper from Israel that we had hosted last year. We had taken him to our favorite taqueria in the Mission (in San Francisco) and he loved it so much, he wanted to go back. So he messaged me to ask me the name of the taqueria and we ended up meeting him for tacos and beer. We had a great time catching up, and my husband and I have an invitation to visit him in Israel. One of my friends I met through Tripping (she's from London but we met in Barcelona) wrote me a gushing email last week about her experience hosting her first Tripper since moving to her new flat. The young woman she hosted was a professional singer from the U.S.who had spent the last few months working as a singer in Southeast Asia. They went out with a group of her friends to a salsa bar and practiced their Spanish over dance moves and Cuban mojitos. Another friend I made via Tripping spent the last couple years as an expat in South Korea and is currently traveling around Asia. She was recently in Nepal, where she met up with a local Tripper and attended a traditional Nepalese wedding in the Tripper's wife's village. Those are my recent personal stories. As far as stories of Trippers in general, I was struck by the story about the Trippers who were stranded by the first Icelandic volcanic ash cloud that disrupted air traffic in Europe who were rescued by a Tripping host. How cool is that? I also loved the story of a group of Trippers from Spain who visited NYC for the first time this past summer and connected with a local Tripping host who took them to their first baseball game and shared the views of Manhattan from his amazing roof deck.
What has been the most surprising/inspiring experience you've had at Tripping?
I've had a number of inspiring experiences. One that comes instantly to mind is a connection I first made with a Tripper via the Tripping Facebook page. She posted a comment to our Facebook page and when I clicked over to her website, I realized she was a Danish woman who has dedicated her life to inspiring other disabled people to travel. She joined Tripping (https://www.tripping.com/blog/blog/2011/11/03/tripper-of-the-week-kirsten-kester/) and we've exchanged quite a few messages through Tripping and chatted via Skype several times. She is on my growing list of Trippers around the world I absolutely must visit.
How can one get involved with Tripping?
Participating in the Tripping community is easy. Just sign up and you'll be part of a growing community of people around the world who are interested in cross-cultural experiences. They'll give you travel tips, show you around their city, meet you for dinner at their favorite local restaurant and even host you. And via the Alliance Abroad Group Network on Tripping, you can start connecting with other members of the AAG community around the world. Just click here.
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