This aversion to the regular tropes of tourism means that now, when I travel, I try to travel like I live there, embracing the notion that the best way to experience a country is by blending into the tapestry of local life. It’s about hanging with locals in the most mundane of places, and I’ve often found gyms to be great for making new mates when you’re on the road. Ask any traveller worth their salt, and they’ll tell you the same thing, that the best parts of their trip were always those shared with locals.