Explore the world through people and stories — Locals Insider Travel Guides

Sudhir Sundrani is the founder of G8Trip, an AI travel planner. Before that, he spent eighteen years building digital products at ShareChat, Dailyhunt, and Vizury, with IIT Kanpur somewhere underneath it all. He's traveled to fifteen-plus countries — most recently Bali, where he tested his own product live, mid-trip. Bengaluru-based.

Cecilie de la Prada is the founder of Dudette, an independent boutique on Copenhagen's Kompagnistræde dedicated to Scandinavian maximalism — hand-beaded accessories, statement jewelry, and pearl capes for people who refuse to blend in. A former theater professional, she opened Dudette to bring a little more sparkle, humor and personality to the city's design landscape. Find her at dudette.dk and on Instagram @dudette.dk.

Alexander Vasilyev is a television presenter, world-renowned fashion historian, interior designer, set designer, author of popular books and a contributor to Locals Insider.

Max Avdeev is a documentary and conflict photographer known for his immersive, on-the-ground storytelling from some of the world’s most challenging environments. His work focuses on real life in extreme conditions, from war zones to closed communities, capturing honest, human moments without staging or sensationalism. Originally trained in economics, he now contributes to international publications and long-form visual projects, with a growing presence in contemporary photography and art.

Elena Kornilova is a journalist, YouTube editor, and producer living in Paris. She enjoys running and independent travel. She has visited 45 countries.

Gosha Slugin is a journalist and editor who has worked for the international magazine Time Out and as a PR specialist at the British Higher School of Art and Design. He now lives with his family in Alanya, Turkey, where he organizes movie nights and runs a blog about the vibrant local life.

Dima Nevsky is a true Balinese veteran. He moved to the island over 15 years ago when there were no trendy restaurants, coffee shops, or fashionable villas. Together with his wife, they founded the "Kinetika Surfing School" and live in Chang, raising their children and teaching anyone who wants to learn how to surf.