Angkor Wat may be Cambodia’s crown jewel, but its stones whisper more than history — they echo the rhythms of a living culture. This article invites you to go beyond the monument’s grandeur and into the shadows, where Khmer traditions still thrive.

From ceremonial clothing and spiritual rituals to street food and etiquette, we delve into the vibrant customs that shape modern Cambodian life. Guided by locals who carry these traditions forward, this is not just a tour — it’s a journey of discovery, revealing identity, resilience, and culture in the depths of the soul.

Welcome back, fellow adventurers and tour guides, to another edition of "Bizarre Tours in the World" series of articles on the PRIVATE GUIDE WORLD platform! After exploring Ghost Tours and Bizarre Foods, we are now focusing on something more down-to-earth: Harvesting Tours.

Forget typical sightseeing. We’re talking about hands-on experiences where tourists wear hats, grab baskets, and help gather nature’s bounty. Harvesting is not just about picking apples; it’s about reconnecting with the land, understanding where our food comes from, and creating a unique niche for tour guides.

One of the advantages of Harvesting Tours is that you get to eat what you gather!

In this article, you will find out:

• Why seasonal work and harvesting appeal to tourists.
• Together, we will head up to the most fascinating destinations worldwide, where working on the ground means traveling and exploring something new. Grab your luggage, and have a look at our itinerary for today:
  • 🍇 Vineyards & wine harvests (France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Georgia, Argentina, Chile, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, US).
  • 🌾 Rice planting & harvesting (Bali, Vietnam, Philippines).
  • 🍎 Apple picking & fruit orchards (US, Europe).
  • 🍵 Tea leaves & coffee beans (Sri Lanka, Kenya, Ethiopia, Colombia).
  • 🌻 Sunflower and lavender fields (France, Bulgaria, Turkey).
  • 🍄 The Quest for Gold: Wild Mushrooms & Truffle Hunting (Worldwide, but especially Europe).
  • 🍹 Sugarcane: From Sweet Stalk to Caribbean Rum (The Caribbean, Brazil).
  • 🥭 Tropical Treasures: Mangoes & Lychees (Southeast Asia, India, Brazil, Mexico, Spain).
  • 🪼 Jellyfish Harvesting (Thailand).
  • 🌋 Volcanic Salt Harvesting (Iceland).
  • 🎋 Wasabi Harvesting (Japan).

Continue reading to find valuable tips for both tour guides and tourists (and a bizarre anecdote at the end).

Some tourists want wine tastings, cheese platters, and dessert tours. Others want to stare at a plate of something so strange their friends back home will question their sanity — and maybe their digestive health.

This guide is crafted for both our dedicated local tour guides and curious travelers on PRIVATE GUIDE WORLD at www.pg.world, offering insights on how to create and enjoy these unforgettable gastronomic journeys.

For tour guides, extreme food tours are not just about feeding guests; they’re about delivering a story they’ll retell for years. Each bite is equal parts culture, history, and dare. The secret? Balancing safety and shock, weaving in local legends, and keeping the mood light enough that people leave laughing rather than looking for the nearest pharmacy.

Tourists, forget Michelin stars. These tours are for those who want to chew on culture—literally. From fermented shark in Iceland to fried tarantulas in Cambodia, extreme culinary tours offer a taste of the bizarre, the bold, and sometimes the borderline dangerous. Whether you're a tour guide looking to spice up your offerings or a traveler hungry for unforgettable experiences, this guide will walk you through the world of edible oddities.

If you’re ready to expand your tour menu beyond “safe and tasty,” here’s how to do it — and why your guests might just love you for it.

Some tour guides lead history walks. Others lead ghost tours that leave their guests laughing nervously, clutching each other, and secretly wondering if that shadow just moved.

If you’re a tour guide, ghost tours aren’t just another niche — they’re an irresistible mix of folklore, atmosphere, and pure entertainment value. Done right, they transform ordinary streets into living stages and turn local legends into powerful stories tourists can’t stop talking about.

This article isn’t a “top haunted places” list for thrill-seekers. It’s a practical guide for tour guides: how to design, market, and deliver ghost tours that feel authentic, engaging, and profitable — while keeping your guests (and you) safe. You’ll learn where ghosts come from, how to craft your route, what to wear, how to handle kids on a spooky walk, and even how to upsell the night with local bar or club recommendations afterward.

Queen of Ghosts (or King of Ghosts)? Science doesn't know, so everyone is free to call it whatever they want!

If you’ve ever thought, “I could do this in my city,” here’s how to make it more than just a walk in the dark.

Some tourists want museums. Others want to be mildly traumatized in the dark by someone in a long coat whispering about ancient curses.

Welcome to the world of private ghost tours — the perfect blend of folklore, fear, and storytelling.

This isn’t about jump-scare theme parks. This is about real places with real history, told by local guides who know which windows creak and which shadows move.

✈️ Is Travel Getting… Boring?

You’ve been there. Another cathedral. Another ruined wall. Another guide says, “this was built in the 12th century.”

Tourists today are fed up with sightseeing that feels like school homework. They want something they’ll remember — not because it’s old, but because it’s unforgettable, strange, hilarious, or terrifying.

Welcome to the rising world of bizarre private tours — where experiences matter more than facts, and a good ghost story beats another column of bricks. This article kicks off our new series on the weirdest, wildest private tours around the world — and it’s not just for curious travelers, but also for tour guides ready to shake up their programs.

It happens pretty rarely, but as humans, we are prone to forgetting some details while saving the world. Every human has at least once (because the first lesson teaches how to invent a practical and individual solution to avoid repeating this mistake twice.

N.B. If you still use the date/month/year of your birthday because this date is impossible to forget, you should know you are going the wrong way because this is the most common method to remember in the world, and the bad guys know it, too. Anyway, you are not alone and 20% of planet Earth population do the same.

And when it happens with your electronic devices, I bet that almost all of you have seen this terrible sentence, which closes the door to a better life for us. In case of the PRIVATE GUIDE WORLD app, this doom will declare the following:

Usually, it means you have forgotten your password or entered it incorrectly. After all, for a mechanical or even electronic device, any extra or wrong symbol, even an innocent invisible "space," is an inexorable failure and rejection. Let's admit that you've forgotten your password. But believe us - there is no reason to worry or panic. After all, a password is not the same as fading youth; a password can always be restored again and again and again. So, take a breath, don't worry — because restoring a password on the PRIVATE GUIDE WORLD is quick and easy. It will take at least 5 minutes if you carefully follow the simple steps, which we have also visualized with screenshots taken on both a laptop and a smartphone. This operation can be performed on both devices with slight differences.

Let's be honest: Cameroon is not on your travel wishlist — yet. But maybe it should be?

Tucked away in Central Africa, Cameroon is a diverse and captivating masterpiece of culture, climate, and natural wonders that many tourists often overlook. That's their loss. Here, you can hike an active volcano in the morning, see the world's biggest frog by noon, and share spicy grilled fish with locals speaking one of 275 languages by nightfall. With over 200 ethnic groups, endangered gorillas, and a president older than most countries, Cameroon isn't just another destination — it's an entire continent condensed into one surprising country.

Ready to go off-map? Let's dive in.

Instagram Dreams, Reality Check

Every traveler has a vision. We scroll through breathtaking Instagram photos, watch captivating travel shows, and dream of that perfect moment – a sunset over ancient ruins, a bustling market come alive, or a serene trek through untouched nature. We book a tour, filled with anticipation, only to sometimes find that the reality falls short of the fantasy. This isn't just a minor disappointment; it can sour an entire trip, leaving tourists feeling cheated and frustrating the local guides who work to provide an authentic experience. The gap between a tourist's idealized vision of a tour and the reality often stems from communication breakdowns and insufficient pre-arrangement with local guides. Understanding this dynamic is crucial for both travelers and guides to bridge that gap and ensure smoother, more satisfying journeys for everyone involved.

No matter how many times you have visited Dubai, you can never be certain that you have seen everything. Although the city does not have as rich a history as many others, you will need a considerable amount of time to see and experience everything this wonderful city has to offer.

🧭 When the Vibe Is Just… Off

Have you ever felt like your tour guide was either your childhood friend reincarnated or a GPS with legs?

Some tour guides love sharing personal stories, jokes, even their childhood traumas, by hour two. Others walk five steps ahead in total silence, dropping facts like a museum audio guide on shuffle.

Both can be… exhausting.

And here's the truth: there's no "one-size-fits-all" guide personality. But if you're not matched with the right one, even the most beautiful destinations can feel a little awkward.

This article will help you figure out what type of tour guide fits you, how to spot a mismatch early, and how to use PRIVATE GUIDE WORLD tools to find someone who vibes just right.

🧭 It's Not Just About the Tourist Attractions — It's About the Stories!

You landed in a country you’ve dreamt of for years. You found a well-rated private guide online. You paid for a customized tour. And then... you spend three hours nodding politely, grasping half of what's being said, wondering if "ritual sacrifice" really came up during the temple tour or if you just misheard.

Language gaps between tourists and local guides are among the most frustrating and awkward issues travelers face. It’s not just about missing information—it’s about missing connection, context, and comfort. In this article, we explore why this problem occurs, how to identify the warning signs before booking, and how to prevent your trip from being ruined.