[joshlemer]

If not AirBnB to have a local experience, then what?

[badpun]

Move there and live for a couple of months, or, better yet, a couple of years. You can't have a "local experience" without being a local.

[joshlemer]

Sounds a bit elitist to me to be honest. Only a tiny percent of people can afford to do this, considering career, financial, and family obligations.

[badpun]

I guess. But, having an "authentic local experience" is a pinnacle of first world needs, so not getting it ever is not really a big deal for anyone.