18 destinations to live like a local.
18 locally curated experiences.
Spain Barcelona, Western Europe
Siesta Reality Check: Shops close 2-5 PM, but restaurants don't open for dinner until 9 PM (locals eat at 10 PM). Beach Etiquette: Topless sunbathing is normal at city beaches, but don't stare like…
Germany Berlin, Central Europe
Cash Culture: Many places only accept cash, locals always carry €50-100. Sunday Closures: Everything closes on Sundays except restaurants and bars, locals plan accordingly. Traffic Light Etiquette:…
Hungary Budapest, Central Europe
Thermal Bath Etiquette: Locals take it seriously - no swimsuit in saunas, bring flip-flops, don't splash. Ruin Bar Reality: Szimpla Kert is tourist central, locals go to smaller ones in District VI…
Argentina Buenos Aires, South America
European Complex: Porteños think they're more European than Latin American - don't call them Latino. Therapy Culture: Everyone has a psychoanalyst, Freudian psychology part of daily conversation. L…
Vietnam Hoi An, Southeast Asia
Lantern Making Tradition: Every family has lantern-making skills passed down generations - locals craft silk lanterns by hand during monsoon season. Ancient House Rules: 800+ year-old houses still …
India Jaipur, South Asia
Pink City Origins: Built with pink sandstone in 1876 to welcome Prince of Wales - entire old city maintains pink facade by law. Autorickshaw Negotiations: Always negotiate fare before getting in, o…
Japan Kyoto, East Asia
Geisha vs Maiko Spotting: Real geisha wear subdued makeup and kimono, tourists in rental kimono are obvious (and that's okay!). Temple Photography Rules: Some temples forbid photos inside, others c…
Pakistan Lahore, South Asia
Food as Religion: Locals argue about paaye (trotters) and nihari (slow-cooked beef) with religious fervor, breakfast debates can last hours. Walled City Maze: 13th-century labyrinth where locals na…
Peru Lima, South America
Gray Sky Syndrome: Overcast 8 months yearly, locals call it 'eternal winter' despite no rain. Ceviche Time Rules: Only eaten at lunch, never dinner - locals will judge you for ordering it at night.…
United Kingdom London, Western Europe
Tube Etiquette: Stand on the right, walk on the left - breaking this rule causes passive-aggressive tutting. Pub Culture Rules: Order at bar, never at table, tipping not expected but appreciated. Q…
Spain Madrid, Western Europe
Dinner at Midnight: Restaurant reservations for 10-11 PM normal, locals think 8 PM dinner is embarrassingly early tourist behavior. No Siesta Anymore: Modern Madrid abandoned afternoon rest, shops …
Colombia Medellín, South America
Paisa Pride: Antioquia region has distinct identity, locals more proud of being Paisa than Colombian. Pablo Escobar Tourism: Locals tired of narco-tourism but understand economic necessity, complic…
Mexico Mexico City, North America
Altitude Reality Check: 7,350 feet elevation means you'll get winded walking up stairs - locals carry small oxygen cans in their bags. Earthquake Drills on the 19th: Monthly citywide earthquake sim…
USA New Orleans, North America
Second Line Culture: Spontaneous parades with brass bands - locals join in, tourists watch. Drive-Thru Daiquiri: Frozen cocktails in drive-thru windows - perfectly legal, locals do it daily. Cemete…
USA New York City, North America
Neighborhood Pride: Locals identify by their neighborhood first, not just 'New Yorker'. Subway Culture: Locals navigate the subway instinctively, know every line and transfer. Food Obsession: Local…
Portugal Porto, Western Europe
Fado vs Fado: Porto fado is different from Lisbon - more melancholic, locals prefer Coimbra-style university fado. Port Wine Rules: Never call it 'porto wine', just 'port' - locals get defensive ab…
Italy Rome, Southern Europe
Cappuccino Rules: Only drink cappuccino before 11 AM, never after meals - locals will judge. Aperitivo Culture: 6-8 PM drinks with free buffet snacks, essentially replacing dinner for many. Traffic…
Croatia Split, Central Europe
Living in Roman Palace: 3,000+ locals actually live inside Diocletian's Palace walls built 305 AD, laundry hanging from ancient stones. Ranked #162 But Rising: More popular than Prague/Krakow/Budap…