Travel means many things to many people. So, our travels may not be the goal for yours. Which is perfect.
Ellen, my wife and I choose to move through destinations slowly, enrich ourselves with its history, visit UNESCO World Heritage sites near by, meet the people, dine where the locals prefer to eat, and immerse ourselves in the sounds, smells and hustle of the communities we visit.
So, you don´t need to go native, just simply find what draws visitors to the place, see that, and then seek out the non-attractions which will never splash the banners of popular travel sites.
Go look around the corner. The curious, discover more and encounter remarkable things which stay with them for a lifetime.
Lace up some sturdy walking shoes to wear out during the journey of a lifetime, and have a helluva good time.