• Don’t go brandishing yourself as a tourist (dress in simpler and plain clothes, you’re traveling long term you don’t need to wear branded clothes or look like you’re on a modelling shoot all the time)
• Do not look like a typical tourist (camera hanging off your neck, money belt, translation book, physical map hanging out your pocket, no idea about local currency wide-eyed and in awe of everything)
• Don’t flash your things around, like your money, phone, tablet or any other valuables
• If you don’t understand how local currency works figure it out in private place not in public
• If you get lost, don’t panic, act like you know where you are, find a quiet place then pull out your map
• When haggling, do not be rude. It’s a game, you have to play your part in it
• Do not be narrow minded towards locals especially if the culture is different to what you’re used to
• Don’t act brash or arrogant, ignorant or think you are better than locals
• Be aware of your belongings but don’t keep touching them, you’re just telling them where to look if you do get targeted
• If you get told to stay away from a certain area then do as you’re told
• If you’re on public transport keep your things in your front pocket, keep your bags safe on the seat not on the floor
• Do as the locals do rather than what tourists do
• Get to know locals, befriend, hang around in local areas, let them get used to your face and get to know them get to know how things work. But use your brain, don’t just trust anybody
• Be aware of your surroundings

As a long term solo traveler, It’s more likely you will travel slower. Don’t be afraid to venture into local areas. Be around locals, do as they do. The more they see you the more you become recognisable and more chance for you to blend in with them too.