Understand work-based learning. I suppose its best done in a team setting where you can collaboratively plan, do and reflect. Vary the pace and challenge 197. Keep the connection alive 116. Ask your friends for people they know who live in the places you're going.
Locals are usually pretty pleased to meet congenial visitors.
They usually know some of the out of the way places. Or familiar places when the going gets too tough and you're over stimulated. They'll also benefit from seeing the place through your eyes. Another idea is to build up a network and have goodwill and all be in this learning 131. Be involved physically and metaphysically 155.