How to be a Local

If you travel or just moved to a new location, here are my tips to blend in:

Read the local paper, avoid chain-stores and food restaurants, attend a sporting event, spend the night in the art scene watching a musical or play, eat street food, pick up local magazines, attend free outings like movies on the lawn or cultural festivals, use public transportation, know what neighborhood of the city you'll be in, ask around for the hole-in-the-wall eateries, make your own meals after visiting the local grocery store, people watch your first day in a cafe, listen to their music, watch a movie, explore the night life,... etc, etc.

Good luck blending in!