Yes, as much as tourist destinations are good, with the places catering especially to tourists, the most memorable places you can go to while traveling are the lesser known areas, because they are usually less crowded, less trash around, less noise, and all in all, a more peaceful experience where you can just take in the scenery. The best people you can ask are actually the locals themselves; befriend them and they will probably give you a recommendation to a local favorite, and that's when knowing the language and being a people person would benefit you the most.