That Last Summer Trip

With the summer coming to an end, and Labor Day coming up, there is time for one last summer trip.  A trip that doesn’t have to be far, complicated, or the same old national monuments that everyone else goes to this time of year.  If you think a little inside the box, and look at what you got, you can find some great ideas that are right in front of you.


Simple
Explore the city.  It is said that when you live somewhere, you typically only really see the city when you have guests or when you first move there.  That happened a lot to people that I know, and even myself.  When giving tours of the city, I learned more about it than before.  People ask why, and normally you feel that you live right there so you can see it anytime.  Well this weekend is a great way to change that.  Why don’t you take a two or the holiday weekend and explore a city that you thought you knew or wanted to know.  So if you live in Chicago, or San Francisco, stay there for the weekend and explore as if you never were there. Pick neighborhood that you have never been to or haven’t been in years to see what has changed.  I can guarantee that you will fond something that you like that you haven’t seen before.  The best part is that it will seem new in a place that may have felt old.  If the city closest to you is small, then pick a large one and see what’s happening.  A great place to see what is going on during the weekend is Metromix (http://www.metromix.com/pick_your_city). Most major cities have it, and post events going on there.  Believe me, you wont regret it.



Sophisticated
Food exploring.  We watch all these famous people on television trying these different places out to eat, and say to ourselves, I would love to try that place.  Where is that place, or how is it that I missed that place, I drive right past it all the time?  Well its because when we go on trips, we look mostly to famous monuments, and attractions, however restaurants aren’t those.  Here is something to consider, most important discussions, impressions, and connections with people are over meals.  So why not improve your repertoire and explore food places that you have always wanted.  You can check out food network, ask your friends or check on yelp, and see where the road takes you.  I can promise, you, not only will this give you a great motivation to work out when you get back, but while doing it you wont feel guilty because the food is so good.  She will love this, why, because no one else has ever done this with her before.


Classic
Visit a small town or beach house.  With September starting, school starts, prime time television, starts and the holidays will be right upon you before you know it.  So why not take a nice weekend trip and relax to celebrate the summer.  Pick a nice small town or a beach town and just explore the smaller things that they have.  Places like Solvang, San Luis Obispo, or even Annapolis are small towns with a lot of history, quaint shops and amazing character that you can find refreshing from the hustle and bustle of the suburban and city life.  Take time to appreciate things as they come, and discover things that only a slower pace of life can help you see.  Light that bonfire you have waited years to experience again.  Stay up all night playing board games that you remember in the past.  You might find yourself doing this for years to come.