The best way to know and enjoy new places is meeting people. Local people. They are the ones who know best their city, their region and all the things that can be done there.
They have unique anecdotes, a lot of talks and experiences to share with you. Take advantage of them!
My recommendation is to start using applications and websites to interact and meet new people from different countries, like Couchsurfing and Local Guides, of Google Maps, of course! 
Then, if your intention is to travel, you will have accommodation and tourist guides without looking for it!
These are the advantages of the interrelation with Local Guides or local referents.
On the other hand, if you are a blogger or chef, you can have the best references of places you should visit, restaurants that you can not miss and unique tours that a Local Guide will tell you when you start your friendship with them.
I invite you to be part of the Local Guides Community to start helping other people to know more people, places and unique experiences!