Be a tourist in your City!

Everyone dreams of visiting amazing places and will have some kind of travel bucket list that’s packed with unforgettable life-changing trips all over the globe. Due to some commitments or maybe your bank account isn't ready to go with you, we fail to make those dreams a reality. Still, that doesn’t mean that you cannot go out and see those wonders as a tourist. Then I realized that why I can't be a tourist in my own city?
There must be some ‘must-see’ attractions in your place. You’ll be excited and surprised by just how enjoyable it can be to get out and explore your own town. Obviously, there will be still something in your town which you haven’t seen and yet when you’re looking for a way to spend your free time. So I've found 5 ways to rediscover your city and to be a tourist in your own town.

Make a bucket list
The first thing you must do is to get out of the daily routine. For that to do you need a plan. Do unique things outside of your daily routine. Get help from the local tourist office and collect information and recommendations as possible! Make a bucket list of fun adventures and pick your favourite activities that you can have in your own town. Without a firm plan, you cannot do this. So pull out your diary and create a schedule of those new and interesting places you can see an do.

Explore areas you’ve never been before
Try to rediscover each and every corner of your town. You might have passed by those places in your town but have never stopped. So explore those places first and try to get it to know better.  Go take a walk and take the time to explore those narrow streets or try out that new restaurant.  Take mini-road trips to a town or city close by.

Take tours
When you travel to a nearby city, you will find different tours you can go on. Do on your trip and find some fun tours you can do in your own city. Spend some money on this. It’ll be worth it if it’s something you’ve never done before.

Arrange a Stay
To make things feel new and interesting, stay in a hotel. By staying opposite to your usual place will definitely set the mood for exploring. If you live in the countryside then head to the city to explore. Or if you’re staying in a city, spend the weekend in the countryside. This arrangement will add a little extra fun.

Go Back to Where it all Started
Do you know the history of your place? You must be knowing the names of the place and old buildings but not the story of how your city was founded.  No matter how long you've lived there in a town there will always be things you don't know about it. So use that time off to learn and gain some knowledge of your local history. For that Go to museums, read books or talk to the old generation people!

Capture the Moment
Create long-lasting memories that can remember for a lifetime. Take a camera when you head out to explore and capture special moments and beautiful places. These pictures will definitely make you fall in love with your city all over again and will remind you of a special moment on this trip.


Attend events and festivals
Find the events and festivals happening around you. There will likely be several local events happening in your city especially during the high seasons. For that research and refer some local calendar and get out there to attend some of these! Even the lamest sounding events can often be a blast, plus it’s a great way to interact with tourists that may be travelling from other places!