Welcome (back to posting?) to UER!
My advice is to try and meetup with some of your locals! The location Database is limited to Basic Members, for privacy purposes, so you won't be able to see many of the location in it for your area. The best way to get out there is just to go and do it! Post in your region that you'd like to meet up with some people and have someone show you the ropes, or something similar!
Most people I have encountered here are really nice people and usually more than willing to share with people once they've gotten to know them.