{"id":31565,"date":"2020-07-08T20:13:11","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T19:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=31565"},"modified":"2020-07-22T16:54:51","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T15:54:51","slug":"unique-approaches-to-local-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/unique-approaches-to-local-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Refreshing Approaches to Local Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you think of local travel, what comes to mind? Being a tourist in your city? Maybe a staycation or a microadventure? These are great options for close-to-home adventures, but they aren\u2019t the only ways you can get to know your backyard a little better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, the best way to approach local travel is from a completely new angle. Forget about hitting the touristy sights in your hometown \u2014 when\u2019s the last time you left your exploration to chance or crossed something off your bucket list at home?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for fresh, unique, and out-of-the-box ideas for local travel, these tips are the perfect place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/concrete-road-between-trees-1058592-min-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Road winding through pine trees with a sunset\" class=\"wp-image-31583 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/concrete-road-between-trees-1058592-min-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/concrete-road-between-trees-1058592-min-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/concrete-road-between-trees-1058592-min-434x244.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/concrete-road-between-trees-1058592-min-868x488.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/concrete-road-between-trees-1058592-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption>Hit the road and get to know your backyard a little better | \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/concrete-road-between-trees-1058592\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mark Munsee\/Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/countryside-escapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Head for the Hills: 4 Ways to Get Out of the City<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Play a game of sightseeing roulette<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What if I told you there was a way you could turn your backyard travel into an exciting and spontaneous game of chance? Just follow the steps below and keep an open mind, and you\u2019ll be set for a day of impromptu exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Choose a starting point in your city or a close-to-home destination that\u2019s within driving distance. This kick-off point could be a popular landmark, a bus station, or maybe a coffee shop of your choosing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Flip a coin and use the head or tails method to decide which direction you\u2019ll walk. Alternatively, if you live in a larger city, you can try this: print out a map of the public transit system, pick twelve stops you don\u2019t visit often, and then assign a number from one through twelve to each stop. Then, roll some dice and see what number \u2014 and what stop \u2014 comes up.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Go explore! Leaving your route or destination up to fate is a surefire way to discover new-to-you areas, familiarise yourself with different neighbourhoods, and stumble upon lesser-known gems you never knew existed.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/daniel-gonzalez-KeiUIl9Lzo4-unsplash-min-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Woman standing in the middle of the road looking down at a map\" class=\"wp-image-31573 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/daniel-gonzalez-KeiUIl9Lzo4-unsplash-min-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/daniel-gonzalez-KeiUIl9Lzo4-unsplash-min-506x900.jpg 506w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/daniel-gonzalez-KeiUIl9Lzo4-unsplash-min-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/daniel-gonzalez-KeiUIl9Lzo4-unsplash-min-434x772.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/daniel-gonzalez-KeiUIl9Lzo4-unsplash-min-868x1543.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/daniel-gonzalez-KeiUIl9Lzo4-unsplash-min-scaled.jpg 608w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 576px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 576\/1024;\" \/><figcaption>Leave your next day of backyard travel to chance | \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/KeiUIl9Lzo4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daniel Gonzalez\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Picnic your way through local green spaces<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the era of COVID-19, a picnic makes for the perfect excuse to get outdoors, enjoy local parks, and share a meal with friends and family (which is something we certainly appreciate now more than ever).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, packing and transporting a picnic can be a bit of a hassle, but now that so many restaurants are offering conveniently packaged meals to-go, it\u2019s never been easier to master the art of the picnic \u2014 even for the most effort-averse among us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, grab your homemade snacks or store-bought feast and choose a local park, beach, or green space in your city for a spot of al fresco dining. Bonus points if it\u2019s a place you\u2019ve never been before, or perhaps a new vantage point in an area you know really well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/alexandra-k-NdcH-WxzWgo-unsplash-min-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Picnic spread with wine bottle, cheese platter, and a baguette\" class=\"wp-image-31570 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/alexandra-k-NdcH-WxzWgo-unsplash-min-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/alexandra-k-NdcH-WxzWgo-unsplash-min-720x900.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/alexandra-k-NdcH-WxzWgo-unsplash-min-434x543.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/alexandra-k-NdcH-WxzWgo-unsplash-min-868x1085.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/alexandra-k-NdcH-WxzWgo-unsplash-min-scaled.jpg 864w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 819px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 819\/1024;\" \/><figcaption>Explore local green spaces through picnicking | \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/NdcH-WxzWgo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alexandra K\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Tick something big off your bucket list<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you been dreaming of going skydiving or zip lining? Maybe you\u2019re keen to try stand-up paddleboarding or take a surf lesson. Or, perhaps it\u2019s another activity that doesn\u2019t fall into the category of extreme adventures \u2014 something like honing your photography skills or learning to sail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of what\u2019s on your list, write out all the things you\u2019ve always wanted to do, and figure out which ones you can try at home or somewhere relatively close by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to tackle something like, say, a multi-day trek but you&#8217;re not sure how to go about it at home, check out tour companies that offer <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/f\/hiking-trekking?utm_medium=referal&amp;utm_source=days-to-come&amp;utm_campaign=clicks-on-internal-links\" target=\"_blank\">hiking trips<\/a> in your area. This way, you can leave the planning to the pros and take advantage of all the benefits of a guided tour \u2014 from the expert tour leaders to the added peace of mind and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As globetrotters, we tend to seek out new adventures and once-in-a-lifetime experiences when we travel, but who says you have to set foot on another continent to give any of these activities a whirl? See what you can accomplish in your own backyard instead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/men-s-blue-leather-jacket-and-brown-backpack-868097-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Man wearing a yellow backpack and standing in front of mountain peaks\" class=\"wp-image-31577 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/men-s-blue-leather-jacket-and-brown-backpack-868097-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/men-s-blue-leather-jacket-and-brown-backpack-868097-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/men-s-blue-leather-jacket-and-brown-backpack-868097-min-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/men-s-blue-leather-jacket-and-brown-backpack-868097-min-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/men-s-blue-leather-jacket-and-brown-backpack-868097-min-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/men-s-blue-leather-jacket-and-brown-backpack-868097-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption>What bucket list activities can you find close to home? | \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/men-s-blue-leather-jacket-and-brown-backpack-868097\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oziel G\u00f3mez\/Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Get ideas from local bloggers, vloggers, and influencers&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since backyard travel is a big trend right now, you\u2019ll likely see your favourite influencers spending more time exploring their home cities, states, and provinces \u2014 and this is great news for anyone who\u2019s after some local travel inspiration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, these adventurers are highly skilled when it comes to seeking out hole-in-the-wall restaurants, underrated attractions, and off the beaten track destinations of all sorts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s say you live in London and want to see what bloggers are getting up to in your neck of the woods. Simply search for \u201cbloggers based in London\u201d or \u201cLondon + bloggers\u201d, and voil\u00e0: you\u2019ll be one step closer to uncovering a treasure trove of unique things to see and do in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bruno-martins-DrhYt-kAe9s-unsplash-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mews side street in London\" class=\"wp-image-31572 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bruno-martins-DrhYt-kAe9s-unsplash-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bruno-martins-DrhYt-kAe9s-unsplash-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bruno-martins-DrhYt-kAe9s-unsplash-min-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bruno-martins-DrhYt-kAe9s-unsplash-min-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bruno-martins-DrhYt-kAe9s-unsplash-min-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bruno-martins-DrhYt-kAe9s-unsplash-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption>Look to local influencers for new things to see and do in your area | \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/DrhYt-kAe9s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bruno Martins\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Find the best foodie spots within driving distance of your home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever planned an international holiday around food? Why not try the same thing where you live?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To organise a local culinary-focused getaway, seek out foodie hotspots located within an hour or two drive from your hometown. Pull up a map and scope out all the places you\u2019re interested in visiting, whether it\u2019s a major city, a remote town, or something in between. Then, narrow down your options and start researching the best places to eat in your chosen destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, you could take it one step further and make a list of additional restaurants to try based on recommendations from the people who live in the town or region you choose to explore. Strike up a conversation with the restaurant staff and ask where they recommend you go next in that area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only will you come away with newfound local travel inspiration, but you\u2019ll also have a great excuse to get out of town and explore nearby regions more in-depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/brooke-lark-HlNcigvUi4Q-unsplash-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Table set with bowls of porridge, waffles, coffee cups, and flowers\" class=\"wp-image-31571 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/brooke-lark-HlNcigvUi4Q-unsplash-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/brooke-lark-HlNcigvUi4Q-unsplash-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/brooke-lark-HlNcigvUi4Q-unsplash-min-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/brooke-lark-HlNcigvUi4Q-unsplash-min-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/brooke-lark-HlNcigvUi4Q-unsplash-min-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/brooke-lark-HlNcigvUi4Q-unsplash-min.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption>Discover the best places to eat in nearby cities | \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/HlNcigvUi4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brooke Lark\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Crowdsource local travel ideas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you\u2019re on the lookout for things to see and do in your area, don\u2019t forget to ask your friends, neighbours, or co-workers for recommendations \u2014 the restaurants they love, the places they go to get closer nature, and the cities they visit for a weekend escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always fun to learn about other people\u2019s favourite spots, and you never know what you\u2019ll discover thanks to their suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re after more options from outside your circle of family and friends, head to a website like Spotted By Locals, where you\u2019ll find insider tips on everything from attractions to sights, restaurants and shops. Searching for \u201cthe top things to do in [insert city]\u201d on Reddit is another great way to uncover fresh recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/micro-adventure-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Is a Microadventure the New Way to Travel?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of local travel, what comes to mind? Being a tourist in your city? Maybe a staycation or a microadventure? 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