Personalized, cultural experiences in your community — by locals near you.
Are you planning to travel to Nepal and want to know authentic places to eat? Are you visiting Mexico and want to learn firsthand what to see, recommended by someone who actually grew up or lived there?
Karibu matches anyone planning a trip to a new country with people who grew up there to share tips and help you plan. Consider Karibu your personal culture and travel planner for authentic, locally-vetted, and personalized experiences!
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DISCOVERING NEPAL
Sharda will share about her home in Nepal, journey to the U.S., and cultural differences. She’ll also share her favorite ways to experience memories from home through Nepalese culture (food, festivals, etc.) right here in the Bay Area.
LIVING GANGNAM STYLE
Stellie shares about Korean culture and history with a modern twist of K-Pop and the entertainment industry as they take the world by storm (think Gangnam style, BTS, Parasite, etc.). Her journey to the U.S. explores cultural differences between East and West. She also shares local resources and tips on experiencing Korean culture in the Bay Area (e.g. food/restaurants, music, arts, etc).
Praise from participants
““It felt community-like and was a nice way to bond with them over their culture and favorite things to do.”
“Food is a great way to break down barriers and connect people.”
”Very much enjoyed it!”
”It was really fun!””
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