 The Native Narrative Project
Overall goal of this project
Stereotypes are rampant in the media we consume daily, from social media platforms like Instagram to travel blogs. When informing ourselves about a destination we want to visit, we mainly read the stories of foreigners who have traveled to this place before: A German traveling to Thailand, an American spending some time in Malawi. Rarely do we see people from these regions writing about where they are from. But is this really the way we want to experience different places all over the world? Always from the lens of what we already know?
Through the “Native Narrative” project, we amplify the voices of Native individuals. At ChargeHolidays, we’re building a platform that allows you to share the unique scents of your homeland and choose the colors that best capture the essence of your childhood memories. When it comes to describing landscapes or recommending authentic bars and restaurants, no one can do it better than someone intimately familiar with the culture and heritage—the Natives.
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Roadmap:
September 2021: Start of the project
September 2023: 15 countries
September 2024: 100 countriesÂ
Goal September 2025: all countries in the world
Future: more detailed descriptions and reports from particular regions
 Get involved
As a traveler
You want to discover new places across the globe? Look at the article overviews and get your first impressions of the country delivered by a native. Learn how to respect the culture and honor your surroundings while collecting breathtaking experiences.
As a native
You want to write about your people, your traditions and your favorite place in your home country? Do not hesitate to contact us. Even if you already see the country you were born in covered in one of our blog posts, we are more than happy to get in touch with you. We are always interested in authentic articles about districts or individual cities.