4 destinations to live like a local.
4 locally curated experiences.
China Chengdu, East Asia
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…
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…
Nepal Pokhara, South Asia
Mountain Spirit: Locals have deep connection to Himalayas, mountains are sacred and part of daily life. Lake Culture: Phewa Lake is central to local life, locals fish, boat, and gather here daily. …
Mexico Tulum, Quintana Roo
Performative Eco-Consciousness: 'No shoes, no shirt, no problem' while flying private jets, locals (workers) laugh at wealthy pretending sustainability, greenwashing capital of world. Cenote Cultur…