19 destinations to live like a local.
19 locally curated experiences.
Turkey Adana, Middle East
Kebab Capital Pride: Locals fiercely defend Adana kebab as Turkey's best - never suggest another city makes better kebab or you'll start a passionate debate. Şalgam Obsession: Purple fermented turn…
India Agra, South Asia
Taj Mahal Friday Closure: The monument closes every Friday for prayers - tourists panic when they realize, locals know to plan around it. Pollution Mask Reality: Winter air quality rivals Delhi's w…
Thailand Bangkok, Southeast Asia
Traffic Standstill Reality: 2-hour commutes for 5km distances normal, locals time their lives around traffic patterns and work remotely when possible. Street Food University: Every soi (alley) is a…
USA Dallas, North America
Everything's Bigger Philosophy: Locals genuinely believe everything should be supersized - from 64oz fountain drinks to pickup trucks that dwarf European cars, portion sizes that could feed a famil…
Vietnam Hanoi, Southeast Asia
Plastic Stool Culture: Locals eat meals on tiny plastic stools on sidewalks - embrace the squat, it's where the best food is. Motorbike Madness: Millions of motorbikes fill streets, cross slowly an…
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 …
Turkey Istanbul, Eastern Europe
Call to Prayer Schedule: 5 daily prayers starting before dawn - beautiful but loud if staying near mosques. Haggling Expected: In Grand Bazaar and markets, start at 30% of asking price. Tea Culture…
India Jaipur, South Asia
Pink Paint Police: Jaipur Municipal Corporation legally mandates that all buildings in the walled city be painted terracotta pink (Pantone 16-1526 TPX) - building owners receive government notices …
Malaysia Johor Bahru, Southeast Asia
Singapore's Cheaper Cousin: Everything costs 3x less than across the causeway - Singaporeans flood JB on weekends specifically for dim sum at Hiap Joo bakery and petrol fill-ups that save them SGD$…
Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Southeast Asia
Multi-Cultural Etiquette: Respect all three major cultures (Malay, Chinese, Indian), locals appreciate cultural sensitivity. Prayer Time Respect: Business slows during Muslim prayer times, especial…
Morocco Marrakech, North Africa
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…
Thailand Nakhon Ratchasima, Southeast Asia
The Korat vs Khorat Name Game: Locals use both spellings interchangeably - it's the same place, don't overthink it. The city's official name is impossibly long, so everyone calls it Korat. Ya Mo Sh…
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…
Aruba Oranjestad, Caribbean
Dutch Colonial Meets Caribbean: Architecture painted in bold pastel yellows, pinks, and blues that look like a rainbow sneezed on the island - locals take pride in these Curaçao-style buildings tha…
Japan Osaka, East Asia
Escalator Etiquette: Stand on RIGHT side (opposite of Tokyo), locals will push past if you're wrong. Kuidaore Culture: 'Eat til you drop' - locals obsessed with food, judge restaurants by queues. K…
South Korea Seoul, East Asia
Ppalli-ppalli Culture: 'Hurry, hurry' mentality, locals do everything at breakneck speed. Age Hierarchy Sacred: Formal language changes based on age, locals calculate birth years constantly. 24/7 L…
Singapore Singapore, Southeast Asia
Chewing Gum Ban: Illegal to sell or import, but not illegal to chew if you brought it from elsewhere. Death Penalty for Drugs: Signs everywhere, locals take it very seriously - don't joke about it.…
Uzbekistan Tashkent, Central Asia
Soviet Architecture Meets Silk Road: Marble metro stations underground while bazaars operate above using 1000-year-old trading methods. Triple Language Reality: Locals switch between Uzbek, Russian…
Japan Tokyo, East Asia
Elevator Etiquette: Always stand on the left side of escalators in Tokyo (opposite of Osaka). Shoe Culture: Remove shoes when entering homes, some restaurants, and temples - look for shoe racks at …