Personalizing your journey: How to connect with local guides

Picture it: you’re alone, you’ve just landed in a new city, and you have only a few days — or maybe a few hours — to take in the highlights. What’s a traveler to do? Thankfully, there are a growing number of websites dedicated to connecting you with affordable, locally-based experts who conduct one-on-one or small-group tours based on your interests and needs. From night photography tours in Paris to street food crawls in Bali, here are eight sites where you can book unforgettable experiences for your trip.