Wellness & Relaxation

9 destinations to live like a local.

Wellness & Relaxation destinations

9 locally curated experiences.

Auckland skyline New Zealand

Auckland, Oceania

Auckland: The City of Sails

Coffee Obsession: Kiwis take coffee seriously, locals know every good coffee spot in their neighborhood. Weather Mood Swings: Four seasons in one day is real, locals always carry a jacket. Beach Cu…

Canggu skyline Indonesia

Canggu, Southeast Asia

Canggu: Bali's Digital Nomad Paradise

Surf Etiquette: Respect the lineup, don't drop in on waves, locals take surfing seriously. Temple Dress Code: Cover shoulders and knees when visiting local temples, locals appreciate respect. Traff…

Chiang Mai skyline Thailand

Chiang Mai, Southeast Asia

Chiang Mai: Northern Thailand's Cultural Heart

Temple Etiquette: Remove shoes before entering, dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees), locals appreciate respect. Songkran Water Festival (April): City shuts down for 3 days of water fights - …

Da Nang skyline Vietnam

Da Nang, Southeast Asia

Da Nang: Vietnam's Hidden Gem

Traffic Chaos: Motorbikes rule the roads, locals navigate with confidence and patience. Coffee Culture: Strong Vietnamese coffee tradition, locals drink iced coffee all day. Beach Etiquette: Locals…

Ericeira skyline Portugal

Ericeira, Western Europe

Ericeira: Portugal's Surf Capital

Surf Etiquette: Locals respect the lineup - don't drop in on waves, wait your turn. Fish Market Timing: Fresh catch arrives 6-7 AM, locals buy before 9 AM for best selection. Parking Chaos: Streets…

Kyoto skyline Japan

Kyoto, East Asia

Kyoto Temple Traditions

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…

Ljubljana skyline Slovenia

Ljubljana, Central Europe

Ljubljana: Slovenia's Green Capital

Car-Free Center: Old town is pedestrian-only, locals walk and cycle everywhere. Slovenian Pride: Locals are fiercely proud of their independence and culture, not Yugoslavian. Coffee Culture: Strong…

Mallorca skyline Spain

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…

Ubud skyline Indonesia

Ubud, Southeast Asia

Ubud: Rice Terraces, Balinese Ceremonies, and Spiritual Wellness Heart Beyond Beach Bali

Spiritual Alternative to Beach Bali: Locals chose jungle over coast maintaining Balinese Hindu traditions tourists in Canggu ignore. Daily Temple Offerings: Canang sari placed everywhere multiple t…