Perspective: Ditch Google Maps and take a wrong turn the next time you're in a new city.
I’ll enter my room, take an oft-necessary shower, leave the temptation of a nap behind and wander outside, jet-lagged and running on cheap airport espressos. I’ll exit the building, turn at random and begin to walk. On occasion, I’ll stop for another coffee, or pop into any shop that seems interesting. If I’m hungry, I’ll stop at a restaurant. The walk is purposeless, but far from meaningless: It’s my first introduction to a new city, my home for the next little while.
The walk has no end goal. If I feel I’ve been going straight on one street for too long, I’ll make a sudden turn. If I see something familiar and begin to recognize my surroundings, I’ll go the opposite direction. I’ll make mental notes of landmarks and shops that seem interesting, but since the “point” of the walk is to get lost, whether I find them again is inconsequential to me.The walk can be long or short. It can take me far from my accommodation, or only a few streets away.
Traveling alone teaches you to trust yourself. Similarly, getting lost allows you to prove your capabilities. It pushes you out of your comfort zone, even if all you did was go beyond the big tourist plaza and grab pizza from an unknown bistro. These days, it can feel like everything we do has already been done, reviewed and shared. Getting lost and stepping off the tired tourist path puts you in control.You can of course get lost with others, too.
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