How do you live like a local when traveling?

8 Travel Hacks to Help You Stop Looking Like a Tourist and Start Living Like a Local
  • Do your research, but leave room to be spontaneous. ...
  • Stay off the beaten path. ...
  • Don't leave your hobbies at home. ...
  • Avoid tourist traps. ...
  • Eat where the locals eat. ...
  • Use public transit. ...
  • Be mindful of local fashions. ...
  • Brush up on common phrases.




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Not sure Webster has defined this one so we'll put forth our subjective definition – traveling like a local means acting on a genuine desire to share the lived experiences of the residents of the destination you're visiting.

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How To Avoid Looking Like A Tourist
  1. Do Pre-Trip Research. ...
  2. Watch What You Wear. ...
  3. Ditch The Selfie Stick. ...
  4. Map Out Directions Ahead Of Time. ...
  5. Avoid Tourist Traps. ...
  6. Mind Your Manners. ...
  7. Stop Thinking Like An American Abroad.


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The local lifestyle is one that reflects your personal contributions to better the world immediately surrounding you, making the personal and collective effort to ensure that the places we occupy are clean, sustainable, and perhaps most importantly, places we love to live.

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The term “Live Like a Local” is often translated to mean 'experience a destination as if you are a resident. ' It's good advice, but hard to emulate when you're only in the destination for a short period of time.

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In general, by keeping an eye on the people around you, you will avoid tourist traps and be lead to the best spots. When you don't stand out as much from the locals, it's also easier to feel at home, which is one of the greatest achievements when you're traveling around.

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Take the visitor's approach to exploring your own city
  1. Think of your weekends as mini vacations. ...
  2. Re-create travel experiences in your hometown. ...
  3. Make a plan — but stay open to impromptu fun. ...
  4. Don't discount tried-and-true tourist activities. ...
  5. Put in a little leg work to discover unique experiences.


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For introverts, sharing a room in a crowded hostel can be a major travel stressor, but cabin rentals, campsites or private hotel rooms can lend themselves to plenty of personal space. If you value alone time, consider booking a hotel room with a great view or a comfortable balcony.

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Here's how to meet people on your next solo trip:
  1. UNDER A BRIDGE. Just kidding, but not really. ...
  2. HOSTELS. Staying in a hostel is the easiest way to meet other travelers, by far. ...
  3. TAKE A DAY TOUR. ...
  4. SIGN UP FOR A NIGHT EVENT. ...
  5. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. ...
  6. USE THE COUCHSURFING APP. ...
  7. LIVE WITH A LOCAL VIA AIRBNB. ...
  8. USE SOCIAL MEDIA.


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