A Vacation in My Own Neighborhood
By: Lena Vazifdar (View Profile)
My love for traveling is part of me; it will never go away. But I’ve also found many interesting ways to quench my desire for exploration without ever stepping foot outside of San Francisco. And all it took to discover them was an adventurous spirit, a little imagination and the motivation to explore my community. For travelers like myself—and for the adventurous at heart—opportunities to explore are everywhere. Sometimes you will find exploring your own city is the best and most rewarding adventure of all.
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Agreed! Whenever I get the sea-sick feeling that comes from yearning for another trip abroad I pretend I'm a visitor in my own city too. One of my favorite things to do is join the 'free' tours that the city offers. I've been on the Botanical Garden tour in Golden Gate Park so many times that when the docent curiously ask the group questions I appear very smart..."I know! It's a Banyan tree, native to India". ;)
Yes! The best way to keep your heart thumping when you're missing the open road is to put on those traveler's glasses in your own hometown. I have been consistently surprised in the three or four times that I've left and returned the city, that there is a new place for me to discover. If I ever feel bored, it's because I haven't put forth the effort to find a new gem.
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