Chengdu, East Asia
Chengdu Slow Living Panda City
Mahjong Capital: Every park has elderly playing mahjong from dawn to dusk - the clicking of tiles is the city's soundtrack. Spice Tolerance Test: Sichuan peppercorns create mouth numbness (mala), l…
Disconnect & Digital Detox
8 destinations to live like a local.
Disconnect & Digital Detox destinations
8 locally curated experiences.
Ko Lanta, Southeast Asia
Ko Lanta: Island Harmony Where Three Cultures Meet the Sea
Three-Culture Island: Muslim, Buddhist, and Chao Leh (Sea Gypsy) communities live in peaceful harmony—locals switch between communities naturally and celebrate each other's festivals. The southern …
Mallorca, Southern Europe
Mallorca: Beyond the Beach Resorts
Siesta Reality: Everything closes 2-5 PM, even in tourist areas - locals take this seriously. Catalan Pride: Locals speak Mallorquí (Catalan dialect), not Spanish, and are fiercely proud of it. Tou…
Marrakech, North Africa
Marrakech Maze Master
Haggling is Expected: Start at 30% of asking price, walk away if they won't budge - they'll often call you back. Fake Guides: Ignore anyone offering to show you around for "just tips" - they work o…
Oualidia, North Africa
Oualidia: Moroccan Oyster Lagoon Escape
Oyster Obsession: This tiny village produces over 200 tons of oysters annually - locals eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, fresh from lagoon stalls at 2-6 dirhams each. Summer Transformatio…
Perth, Oceania
Perth: World's Most Isolated City Meets Indian Ocean Paradise
Isolation Pride: Closest major city is Adelaide 2,700km away, making Perth one of the most isolated capitals in [Oceania](/continents/oceania), yet locals embrace geographic remoteness as badge of …
Sikar, South Asia
Sikar: Shekhawati Fresco Capital
Painted Haveli Treasure Hunt: The city contains over 2,000 historic havelis with elaborate frescoes, but 90% are locked away or crumbling - locals know which merchant families will let you peek ins…
Yangshuo, East Asia
Yangshuo: Karst Peaks & Li River Soul
The 20 Yuan Note View: Locals are endlessly amused that tourists travel thousands of kilometers to photograph the exact karst landscape printed on China's ¥20 banknote - found in Xingping, they'll …