Find a neighborhood with zero tourists. No hotspots, no backpackers, no English menus. You want to be the only outsider. Every morning, pick a coffee shop and walk there. No cabs, no shortcuts. Smell the air, watch the city wake up. Order whatever the locals are having. You’ll know what’s good soon enough. Then, take the metro. Pick a random stop. Step out and start walking. No itinerary, no checklist. Just feel the place. How do people move? What’s the rhythm of the streets? Eat like you belong. Don’t Google. Don’t Yelp. Ask your barista, the old man at the corner store, the guy behind the counter at a record shop—where do you eat? Follow the locals. Trust the smell of simmering broth, the sizzle from a tiny back-alley kitchen. Carry a notebook and a camera. Not for selfies or stories. For visual notes and observations. Notice how the light hits the buildings. The way a shopkeeper arranges their wares. The little details that tell you a story no guide ever will. That’s how you do a city. No plans, no bullshit—just hunger, curiosity, and a good pair of shoes.
It's a Vibe
Basically, if you commit to nothing, you’ll be distracted by everything.
Life Hack #1 imagine the smartest version of yourself do what they would do!
