Translation of populistisch

Clara agreed about a month ago to give me her acquaintances' contact details from NYU and Columbia. I have just spoken to her now and she told me that you could help me and send me those files.
It seemed like a very cute settlement and a great place to stay in for a night or two and I hoped that they would have rooms. However, since I wasn't sure I decided to carry my backpack with me.
On the way we visited many small hill tribe villages. The walk was through green, wet rice fields. We really enjoyed it. Our guide explained us about the region and taught us some Vietnamese.