11 destinations to live like a local.
11 locally curated experiences.
Morocco Agadir, North Africa
Modern Morocco Reality: Unlike Marrakech or Fez, Agadir was rebuilt after the devastating 1960 earthquake that killed 15,000 people - locals measure time as 'before' and 'after' the quake. Beach Se…
Argentina Bariloche, South America
The "Little Switzerland" Complex: Bariloche embraces its European alpine identity so completely that locals casually mix German, Swiss, and Argentine traditions - don't be surprised when chocolate …
Australia Brisbane, Oceania
Bin Chicken Obsession: Ibis birds raid bins everywhere, locals have love-hate relationship and endless memes about Brisbane's unofficial mascot. No Daylight Saving: Queensland refuses to adopt dayl…
Thailand Chiang Rai, Southeast Asia
Eternal Spring Climate: Locals wear sweaters in the "cold season" when it's 18°C (64°F) - tourists walk around in t-shirts while Thais bundle up like it's Arctic winter. Spirit Gate Superstition: H…
New Zealand Christchurch, Oceania
Shoe Removal Culture: Wearing shoes indoors is uncommon in most Kiwi households - look for shoe racks at entrances and always ask if unsure. Earthquake Resilience Identity: Locals call it 'Shake Ci…
USA Denver, North America
Mile High Adjustment: At exactly 5,280 feet (one mile) above sea level, Denver's altitude hits visitors hard - locals recommend drinking twice as much water as normal and taking it easy the first 4…
Malaysia Kota Kinabalu, Southeast Asia
"Bah" Everything: Every sentence ends with "bah" - locals use it for agreement, emphasis, greeting, and pretty much everything else. You'll hear "okay bah", "can bah", "let's go bah" constantly - i…
Philippines La Union, Southeast Asia
Surf Season Obsession: October to March brings consistent waves, and locals structure their entire year around surf conditions - businesses close mid-week if waves are good. Jeepney Fare Passing: P…
Kenya Nairobi, East Africa
Traffic Jam Culture: Nairobi's legendary traffic creates mobile economies - vendors sell everything from newspapers to roasted corn through car windows. Matatu Art: Public transport buses are rolli…
Australia Perth, Oceania
Isolation Pride: Closest major city is Adelaide 2,700km away, locals embrace geographic remoteness as badge of honor and lifestyle advantage. Time Zone Confusion: Western Australia 2-3 hours behind…
Ecuador Quito, South America
Soroche Reality Check: At 9,350 feet (2,850m), Quito's altitude hits hard - locals chew coca leaves, drink aguas aromáticas (herbal teas), and walk slower than anywhere else. Visitors pant climbing…