Question 1

What's a "Local Toolkit"?

Accepted Answer

It's the 10–20 apps and services locals in that country actually use day-to-day — the taxi app they call, the food app they order from, the bank, the eSIM, the metro card, the doctor hotline. Not a global list. The real one.

Question 2

Why not just use Google, Uber and Booking everywhere?

Accepted Answer

Many countries have local apps that are cheaper, faster, in the right language — or the only option that actually works. In Georgia people use Bolt and Wolt, not Uber Eats. In Japan it's Suica, not Google Pay. We surface the real defaults.

Question 3

What is Land Like a Local?

Accepted Answer

A free guide to the apps and services locals actually use in each country — taxi, food, stays, eSIM, transport, tours and more. We give you direct links so you can install or book in seconds.

Question 4

How do you choose what goes in a toolkit?

Accepted Answer

We combine on-the-ground research with feedback from travelers and locals. We update each country regularly and clearly mark Sponsored or Partner placements so they're never confused with locals' default choice.

Question 5

Is it really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Some links are affiliate or partner links — if you book or install through them we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. It funds the research that keeps this guide free.

Question 6

Can I save a toolkit for my trip?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tap the bookmark on any app to add it to your toolkit, then create a shareable link to send to yourself or a travel buddy.

The apps locals use.

Skip the search. Just ask.

Arrivez comme un local, n'importe où.

France

Spain

United States

Italy

Turkey

Mexico

United Kingdom

Germany

Greece

Thailand

Japan

Portugal

Tours, events & experiences worth your trip

Évitez les applis pour touristes. Utilisez celles des locaux.

Visa & entry

Flights

Hotels & stays

Travel insurance

eSIM, ready on arrival

Translator

Visa & entry

Flights

Hotels & stays

Travel insurance

eSIM, ready on arrival

Translator

Ce qu'il y a vraiment sur le téléphone d'un habitant de Tbilissi.

Recherché sur le terrain

Pas de classement payant

Gratuit pour les voyageurs

Latest from the community

Watch before you land

Questions rapides, réponses rapides.

Vous partez quelque part ? Arrivez comme un local.

The apps locals use.

Skip the search. Just ask.

Arrivez comme un local, n'importe où.

Tours, events & experiences worth your trip

Évitez les applis pour touristes. Utilisez celles des locaux.

Visa & entry

Flights

Hotels & stays

Travel insurance

eSIM, ready on arrival

Translator

Visa & entry

Flights

Hotels & stays

Travel insurance

eSIM, ready on arrival

Translator

Ce qu'il y a vraiment sur le téléphone d'un habitant de Tbilissi.

Recherché sur le terrain

Pas de classement payant

Gratuit pour les voyageurs

Latest from the community

Watch before you land

Questions rapides, réponses rapides.

C'est quoi un "Kit Local" ?

Pourquoi ne pas simplement utiliser Google, Uber et Booking partout ?

Qu'est-ce que Land Like a Local ?

Comment choisissez-vous ce qui figure dans un kit ?

Est-ce vraiment gratuit ?

Puis-je enregistrer un kit pour mon voyage ?

Vous partez quelque part ? Arrivez comme un local.