{"id":59649,"date":"2018-02-19T12:05:54","date_gmt":"2018-02-19T12:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=59649"},"modified":"2026-09-17T00:21:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T00:21:50","slug":"how-to-explore-a-new-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/how-to-explore-a-new-city\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find Awesome Things to Do in a New City: The Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Feel free to skip to the section that best suits you!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#howtofindthingstodo\" class=\"post links\">How to find things to do in a new city<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#whattodowhenyougetthere\" class=\"post links\">What to do when you get there<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"howtofindthingstodo\">How do you find ways to explore a new city before you go?<\/h1>\n<p>It\u2019s totally okay to arrive at a destination with no itinerary. Actually, it\u2019s probably better that way! Although some of us plan months in advance and have a strict to-do-list to tick off, others prefer to be more spontaneous! Sometimes, having no expectations leaves more room fun and more authentic discoveries. So, what do you do when you&#8217;re in a place you&#8217;ve never been before? How can you find the best things to do in a new city? We got you&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for off-the-beaten-path adventures or to hit up the classic tourist destinations, we&#8217;ve put together the ultimate guide for how to find awesome things to do while visiting a new city (and some suggestions for when you get there). Gone are the days when we had nothing but maps and guidebooks to rely on for travel tips, your phone is your friend, and you have endless information at your fingertips! Here&#8217;s how you can harness that information&#8230; You\u2019re welcome!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Google Maps is your friend<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/21479711_1017210861754651_8894499716620877824_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"655\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BY3eqgHjkbQ\/?taken-at=541350\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@vladi_kras<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal1\">I must confess, I\u2019m Google maps user rather than an Apple maps user. The predictability works really well for travelling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal1\">When you first arrive in a new city, study a Google map of the area to get an idea of what\u2019s around you. If you\u2019re trying to find a place to eat, tap on the three horizontal lines in the search bar and hit \u201cExplore\u201d. This will take you to frequently reviewed places in that area that other users recommend, such as \u201cbest lunch\u201d or \u201ccheap eats\u201d. Read what other travellers and locals have to say and save the location on the map so that you remember to check it out later!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal1\">If you know of something more specific that you want to do, for example &#8216;yoga&#8217;\u00a0 or &#8216;art classes,&#8217; then type this into the search bar and Google <em>(being the savvy genius that it is)<\/em> will map out a few studios near you that are open. Thank you magical Google bot!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Insider tips from hostel friends<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/26869392_1356169481154841_6694236276377255936_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"1093\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udccd<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Discovery-Hostel\/Rio-de-Janeiro\/70667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Discovery Hostel<\/a> &#8211; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,\u00a0\ud83d\udcf8:\u00a0<a class=\"notranslate post links\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/whoisleeyogah\/\" class=\"post links\">@whoisleeyogah<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The beautiful thing about hostels is that you\u2019ll be amongst travellers like you, who are also looking for things to do and places to explore. Chat with travellers in the common area or in your dorm room. It\u2019s a surefire way to find new friends and gather insider tips from people who\u2019ve been in your shoes. So <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/travel-confidence\/\" class=\"post links\">strike up a convo<\/a> at the hostel bar, rent a moped or a bike and go out and meet the world! That\u2019s how I found a Beetle Fighting Competition in Thailand&#8230; yes, really! Next thing you know, you\u2019ll be sharing all of your tips with the new person you meet at your next hostel!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Become an Instagram Queen<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/rsz_cliffjumpingmountmartha.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"685\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udccd\u00a0Cliff Jumping, Mount Martha, Australia\u00a0\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/marinasmilestones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@marinasmilestones<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t know about you, but I follow A TON of travel accounts on Instagram. Other than giving me all the ~wanderlust~ feels, it also inspires me to travel to new places or provides me with ideas for my ever-growing bucket list.<\/p>\n<p>BBC Travel, National Geographic and, Lonely Planet usually post great ideas for <em>where<\/em> to go next, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/best-travel-instagram-accounts\/\" class=\"post links\">following travel influencers<\/a>, such as @heartmybackpack or @thisbatteredsuitcase, is super helpful for finding things to do at said place. Thanks to Instagram stories, travel bloggers can get real and show you what they\u2019re doing in a new city. I would have never known about the Lanka Challenge if I didn\u2019t follow @thelifeofjord. Now I can\u2019t wait to do a tuk-tuk race throughout Sri Lanka!<\/p>\n<p>Another tech-savvy way to use Instagram is to type the name of a specific city into the search bar. I know that\u2019s broad, but it\u2019s a great tool to find out if there\u2019s an event going on or find popular places to check out. The city\u2019s Discovery Story is usually helpful too (you can find that right underneath the search bar!)<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a specific activity, but don\u2019t know where to start, search hashtags such as #SurfingInBali or #HawaiiWaterfalls to help you find specific gems. If a photo comes up that looks really rad, click on the geo-tag to locate where that person was shredding waves. Hella gnar dude!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Peruse Pinterest<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/rsz_things_to_do_in_new_city_cha-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udccdLunch Spot, Chiang Mai, Thailand\u00a0\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/marinasmilestones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@marinasmilestones<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a man reading this and thinking \u201cPinterest is for girls\u201d \u2014 it\u2019s not. Because guys, if you have Pinterest, you\u2019re doing it right! The travel-friendly website is helpful in finding things to do because you can be super broad in the search bar and it will narrow down what you\u2019re looking for using specific filters.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you search \u201cChiang Mai, Thailand\u201d in Pinterest\u2019s search bar, the first few things to pop up are \u201c12 Amazing Things To Do In Chiang Mai\u201d, \u201c4 Perfect Days In Chiang Mai\u201d and \u201c10 Coffee Shops Not To Miss In Chiang Mai\u201d. After clicking on a pin that catches your fancy, it will pull up a separate tab to the link where the article lives. It\u2019s usually written by a travel blogger who\u2019s been there, done that.<\/p>\n<p>I find that this is the best way to discover off-the-beaten-path experiences and gather knowledge about the city (like how to get around, pricing, what to pack). If it weren\u2019t for Pinterest, I would have never found Huay Tung Tao Lake, which is a hidden gem of a lunch spot right outside of Chiang Mai FYI!<\/p>\n<p>P.S. Pinterest is also great for pre-trip planning (packing, places to stay, transportation, etc.). Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/hostelworld\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">our Pinterest here<\/a> for wanderlust inspo!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Read Local Publications<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/rsz_fairypoolsnoosa-1056x875.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"725\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udccd\u00a0Fairy Pools, Noosa, Australia\u00a0\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/marinasmilestones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@marinasmilestones<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a HUGE fan of following and reading local publications of the cities I travel to. You can usually find them if you type something specific into Google search like \u201cthings to do in Melbourne, Australia\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Local publications and tourist boards will pop up in the search and they\u2019re an AWESOME insider guide to the city! Combine these with Hostelworld&#8217;s blog (hi!) and you&#8217;ll free things to do, cheap places to eat, and even more specifically, where to find the best margarita in San Diego. Score!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Facebook Groups\/Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-59684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/rsz_fallsmusicfestival.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"656\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udccd\u00a0Falls Music Festival, Australia\u00a0\ud83d\udcf7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/marinasmilestones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@marinasmilestones<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Just when I thought that I wasn\u2019t a big user of Facebook, I found a little hack that makes travelling way better. If you know that you\u2019re going somewhere for a few weeks or more &#8211; say backpacking Southeast Asia &#8211; join a few travel groups on Facebook. For instance, I joined a Facebook group called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/912759738840597\/\" class=\"post links\">Backpacking Southeast Asia Alone<\/a>. It proved to be a gold mine for gathering tips from other travellers about where to go and what to do. You can do the same thing for any major city or region, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1355915241088857\/\" class=\"post links\">Backpackers Sydney<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/BackpackingEuropeGroup\/\" class=\"post links\">Backpacking Europe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Scan the posts to see what people are talking about or just write a comment to ask for suggestions like, \u201cHey what&#8217;s up, I\u2019m travelling to Bali for the first time and was wondering if anyone has suggestions for cool experiences to do or see?\u201d People love to share their tips, so you will get replies. You might even find a travel mate!<\/p>\n<p>Another way to find things to do (thanks to Facebook) is to check out the \u201cExplore\u201d tab in the app. Click on \u201cEvents\u201d and Facebook will filter all of the events happening in the area over the next few days. You might find a cool party, a local music festival or a maybe a cool food truck gathering. This is how I found out about a sand sculpting competition going on in South Florida!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Arriving in a new place with no itinerary may seem scary on the outside, but it\u2019s a great way to discover things on your own whilst gaining local and using social media as a tool (rather than as a distraction). Don\u2019t forget to share your discoveries with the world! It\u2019s the best way for us travellers to connect. So geotag it and hashtag it because I could be searching #KitesurfingInMiami and find your awesome Instagram!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"whattodowhenyougetthere\">Ways to explore a new city when you get there<\/h1>\n<p>You&#8217;ve read all of the above, but now you&#8217;re here it&#8217;s all a bit&#8230; Overwhelming. Don&#8217;t worry! We&#8217;ve got a few fool-proof suggestions for you and your new mates that&#8217;ll have you exploring a city in no time!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Booze it up on a bar crawl<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148198\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148198\" style=\"width: 819px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-148198 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Explore-new-city-pub-crawl-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Explore-new-city-pub-crawl-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Explore-new-city-pub-crawl-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Explore-new-city-pub-crawl-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Explore-new-city-pub-crawl.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148198\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\ud83d\udcf7: @anabethtravels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Forget one bar, or even two. The best way for any hosteller to experience a new city is by seeing it through the haze of beer goggles. Hopping between bars in a drunken daze is not only great fun, but you\u2019ll also really get to grips with the local area. The only downside? Have too many, and you might not be able to remember anywhere you went the morning after.<\/p>\n<p>All dressed up and no one to drink with? Use our new app feature, <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/hostelworld-hostels-hotels\/id348890820?mt=8\" class=\"post links\">Linkups<\/a>, to invite nearby travellers to join you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Eat all the street food<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148199\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148199\" style=\"width: 757px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-148199 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-street-food.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"757\" height=\"923\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148199\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\ud83d\udcf7: @thetravellingtourist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Moving swiftly onto the best part of any trip\u2026 Food. However far off the beaten track you venture, expect the eminent food stall to light your path with the warm glow of a freshly lit grill. Street food is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/street-foods-from-around-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">EVERYWHERE<\/a>, blending the smell of sizzling roti amongst the car fumes of a street market in Dehli; dripping gravy on frozen hands clutching cartons of steaming poutine in Quebec. Local food enlightens local culture. Not to mention the time you\u2019ll spend strolling the streets in search of the region&#8217;s best eats.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Get immersed in local markets<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148200\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148200\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-148200 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-local-markets.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-local-markets.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-local-markets-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-local-markets-768x520.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148200\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\ud83d\udcf7: @wllwltrs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can really familiarize yourself with a city through its markets. Colourful food halls see rows of slippery, iridescent fish scales contrast with stalls studded with heaps of jewel-like fruits and berries. Flea markets offer up crumbling warehouses crammed with hand painted ceramics and faded textiles. Any good market will equip you with a true sense of the local culture and identity. So, grab a group, head out, and soak up a 3-course feast for the senses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Go sightseeing<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148201\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148201\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-148201 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-sightseeing-1024x821.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-sightseeing-1024x821.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-sightseeing-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-sightseeing-768x616.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-sightseeing.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148201\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\ud83d\udcf7: @urbangardenporto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Quite obvious, no? Wherever you venture, they\u2019ll be sh*t to see. I don\u2019t care if you\u2019re a history-buff or just there for the party, you can\u2019t travel without drinking in your local surroundings with an oversized straw. The best way to sightsee? Just get your butt off the hostel beanbag! Whether it\u2019s the Eifel Tower or a particularly pretty alley in Montmartre, no sight is too big or too small for a group of eager backpackers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Watch the sunset<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148202\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148202\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-148202 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-watch-the-sunset-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-watch-the-sunset-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-watch-the-sunset-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-watch-the-sunset-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-watch-the-sunset.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\ud83d\udcf7: @outpost_beach_hostel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Maybe the most magical way to enjoy a new city is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/best-sunsets-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">watching the sunset<\/a> over the skyline with friends. It\u2019s also a brilliant experience to share with new people. Who doesn\u2019t love a sunset, right? First, ask the hostel team for recommendations for a good vantage point. Then, create a <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/hostelworld-hostels-hotels\/id348890820?mt=8\" class=\"post links\">Linkup<\/a> event so you can share the sunset with other travellers in the area. Grab a few beers, maybe some snacks if you\u2019re feeling peckish, and get to know your new buddies with mother nature\u2019s most beautiful background .<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Find local street festivals<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148203\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148203\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-148203 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-street-festivals-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-street-festivals-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-street-festivals-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-street-festivals-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-street-festivals.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148203\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\ud83d\udcf7: @oldtownhostelkotor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Any big city has all sorts of free festivals and events you can attend. There\u2019s ALWAYS something going on. Like we mentioned previously: put on your detective-hat and do a little digging. Use Facebook Events or the local tourism website to find out what\u2019s happening, and extra points for unique or niche events that most travellers won\u2019t have thought of.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re lucky enough to be around for one of the big ones, be sure not to miss it. The colourful feathers and swaying hips of Rio\u2019s Carnival or the squishy, splattered chaos of La Tomatina in Spain are once in a lifetime events. You might lose your friends in the madness, but you\u2019ll make memories that last forever.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Have a picnic in the park<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148204\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148204\" style=\"width: 819px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-148204 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-picnic-in-the-park-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-picnic-in-the-park-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-picnic-in-the-park-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-picnic-in-the-park-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-picnic-in-the-park.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148204\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\ud83d\udcf7: @johnnygagadzephotography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The local park is always a great way to experience any city first-hand. Not only will you join citizens enjoying the sunshine, you\u2019ll find a serene slice of leafy paradise in an otherwise overwhelming metropolis. Our suggestion? Plan a picnic to save on pennies and sample some of the local delicacies. Pick up bread and pastries from the bakery, maybe some cheese and meat from the deli. Bottle of wine? Why not! It\u2019s a great way to break up a busy day of sightseeing and really get to know the people you\u2019re travelling with.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Visit a museum or gallery<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148205\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148205\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-148205 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-visit-museum-or-gallery-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-visit-museum-or-gallery-.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-visit-museum-or-gallery--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-visit-museum-or-gallery--768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\ud83d\udcf7: @paeminger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Want to really get to know the city you\u2019re in? Then it\u2019s time for some good old-fashioned culture. Most popular galleries and museums are free, so there\u2019s no excuse to not switch your brain on and immerse yourself in the local culture. If the crowd in your hostel aren\u2019t interested, it\u2019s time to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/hostelworld-hostels-hotels\/id348890820?mt=8\" class=\"post links\">Linkup<\/a> on the Hostelworld App. Nearby art-lovers and history-buffs can join your intellectual crew. And hey, you\u2019ll come out a lot more sophisticated than when you arrived.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Eat at a local restaurant<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148206\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148206\" style=\"width: 788px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-148206 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-eat-at-a-local-restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"788\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-eat-at-a-local-restaurant.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-eat-at-a-local-restaurant-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-eat-at-a-local-restaurant-768x665.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148206\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\ud83d\udcf7: @simiaroundtheworld<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>More food. Like street food, local restaurants allow you to immerse yourself in the cities culture like nothing else. Avoid chains you can get at home. No McDonalds here! Seek out the authentic. Chat to the owners to get a real explanation of the grub you\u2019re eating. Most likely, there\u2019s a story behind it that spans hundreds of years. A sit down meal is also a great way to get to know your new travel mates. Good food and good company is the gateway to great travel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Get on your bike<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148207\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148207\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-148207 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-bike-ride-1024x852.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-bike-ride-1024x852.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-bike-ride-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-bike-ride-768x639.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/explore-new-city-bike-ride.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148207\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\ud83d\udcf7: @33hostel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Get on your bike, it\u2019s time to get lost. Get away from the crowds, find the tiny side streets and residential neighborhoods that aren\u2019t in guidebooks. If you\u2019re not a cyclist, use your legs! Walking is nature\u2019s way of telling you to EXPLORE. This is the way to really get to know a city. And if you get tired? There\u2019s always a bus\/tram\/train to take you back to the hostel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Introducing Linkups<\/h2>\n<p>You might have noticed a few mentions of our new feature. Linkups allow you to create events and meet up with travellers in the local area. Create your own Linkups and invite other travellers, or join their Linkups and meet new friends from around the world. From pub crawls to street food tours, pre-drinks on the roof terrace or movie night in the cinema down the road. The power is in your hands. 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