14 destinations to live like a local.
14 locally curated experiences.
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…
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 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…
Malaysia Johor Bahru, Southeast Asia
Singapore's Cheaper Cousin: Everything costs 3x less than across the causeway - Singaporeans flood here on weekends for cheap food and shopping. Traffic Jam City: Causeway bridge creates legendary …
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…
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…
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 …