Traveling is one of the best ways to rejuvenate yourself. But sometimes, a trip to a faraway land isn’t feasible. In such a case, a whole new world of hometown tourism awaits you to fill you with the excitement of new memorable discoveries, all within your turf! Not only will you have fun in the process, but it’ll also help to reboot your mental health by reconnecting you to your roots. Here’s everything you need to know to become a tourist in your hometown:
Researching Like a Tourist
As a local, very few of us have taken the time to know about what draws outsiders to our cities. It’s easy to take the touristy spots of your city for granted. However, once you start to take a full tour of all those sights by yourself, you’ll be surprised to know how much you’ve never experienced. Pick a local guidebook or dig up a bit more about local history, and you’ll get your own local bucket list of still-unseen spots and yet-unknown wonders.
Walking Like a Tourist
Every place is unique with its own distinct historical tapestry, and there’s no better place to start noticing it than your hometown. Joining an organized walking tour of your hometown will help you discover new parts of the city that you may not have visited otherwise. Also, go for the small detours and discover hidden gems in your own city that you’ve missed all these years.
Eating Like a Tourist
While you’re in the process of rediscovering your own turf, why not allow your taste buds to travel with you? You probably have a list of your favorite restaurants and eateries in your hometown, but what about all those spots and joints you haven’t tried yet? Step out of your comfort zone and try a new unfamiliar cuisine, hit the newly opened diner, or take a food walk to the roadside stalls in your hometown.