Exploring does not always require a plane ticket to a destination far away. Sometimes, true gems can be found closer than you think.
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It is easy to overlook various attractions and experiences which your hometown has to offer. However, seeing your hometown from a tourist’s point of view could be just what you need to keep your travel spirits high.
Here are three creative ways to be a tourist in your hometown:
Tap into your hometown’s history
Do you have an understanding of when and how your hometown came to be? Learning more about your hometown and its history can be a very empowering and fulfilling experience.
Embark on a historic tour. It is interesting and can help you to see the simple and mundane in a different light. Depending on the size of your hometown, there might also be some museums worth exploring. Visiting these attractions is an exciting and insightful way of tapping into history and enriching your knowledge.
Fully embrace ‘tourist mode’
Channel your inner traveller by doing what the tourists do. Take walks at places you would normally drive past and visit local restaurants which are frequented by tourists. Moreover, you can capture selfies in front of local tourist attractions. Stepping into ‘tourist mode’ will open you up to a world of discovery, helping you to see the beauty of your hometown from a different perspective.
Take your camera for a walk
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Have you ever thought of exploring your hometown through your camera lens? This will grant you a fresh perspective on your hometown as a travel destination.
Capture the beauty of attractions and hidden gems which your area has to offer. In doing so, you will realise that you overlook so much beauty as you go about your routine and everyday life.
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