Preparation of a trip is always the most difficult but also the most important part of the whole undertaking. Thus think about- Why are you going to get to know the city? You are interested in culture? Architecture? History? Nature? Or maybe everything at once? The easiest way to limit yourself to one topic that fascinates you the most. Thanks to this, you will avoid a confusion in your head, and focusing on a specific topic, It will allow you to catch the details inaccessible to others easier.
Trip topics
Let's deal with the topic in which we want to delve. Only your imagination limits you! Maybe there are rumors with a lost treasure, probably hidden in your city? Or there are some legends related to a building or a place? Play on the detective and discover it, What is unknown!
During the wandering, it is worth visiting the local library or city promotion office, ask grandmothers, grandparents or teachers or a scout instructor- Maybe they know something, what you missed and it may be interesting? For my part, I can propose:
Trail of sculptures and monuments
fountains- You may be surprised how many secrets they hide!
what the tree saw- The story presented from the perspective of an old tree growing in the park or in the city center
famous residents, singers, Painters etc..
the lives of various animals living between people
As you can see, the topic can be very specified. To work, idea!
Research or search for information
Without proper knowledge, The journey will be quite complicated. If you don't know what you're looking for, you certainly won't find it. Take an hour or good to get information. I will use an example:
Topic: Pigeon's life in the city.
What you need to find out?
At what time does the breeding period of these birds take?
How to distinguish a male from a female?
What do pigeon eggs look like and after what time the young hatch?
Where they live?
What they eat?
How many species are there?
Where and when it is best to look for them?
What problems they have to face in their lives?
How long do they live?
You can print all this information or have with you while hiking, in digital form. Go on- the more you know, the fuller the reconnaissance will be!
Completing a cruise equipment
Like any real wanderer, you will need the right inventory. I know from experience, that the lack of one thing can contribute to considerable organizational problems, Therefore, I suggest taking a short journey:
Comfortable footwear and clothing adapted to the weather
telephone/camera
cards/notebook
pen, pencil, Leaflet and rubber band
City plan in a waterproof packaging
Details about the places you are interested in
snack (na 2-3 hourly hikes) or a modest meal (for longer outings)
Of course, That's not all. Consider, Will you not need, for example. first aid kits, dictaphone or binoculars.
Route planning
You have a topic, Information and equipment. Now let's deal with the route. A city plan or GPS will be useful to us. Many phones have a built -in map displaying, That's why it will be the smallest problem. However, if you can't count on your phone, Go on Google maps, Enter the name of your city, bring closer to the interesting region, take a screenshot (print screen), Paste in the graphics editing program (even Paint) and then print.
Remember, that Google maps have several display modes and you don't have to limit yourself to an uncomfortable satellite view!
Security
We go to the last preparation point. Each trip is successful, when you come back safely from it. Remember, to follow the rules of moving on the road, orders and prohibitions of admission!
Always have a mobile phone on hand. Remember the emergency numbers. Don't hesitate to call for help, When you notice the threat to life, something, which arouses your suspicions or when you feel, that you are in danger.
997 - Police
998 - fire brigade
999 - ambulance
112 - nationwide emergency number
Avoid dangerous places: abandoned buildings, construction sites, dark alleys. Plates with no admission are not an ornament!
Try not to go away from home after dark.
Pass the street only in places intended for this, Earlier looking around if the vehicle is coming.
If you are too young/young to wander yourself, Ask an adult (mother , dad, guardian) that it would accompany you.
Always inform someone from the family where you go and when you come back.
Watch your things. Never pull your wallet when someone asks you to do so, always hidden in a safe place.
Do not enter someone's property without a clear and previously obtained consent.
If you have carefully studied/studied it all, as it has been written so far, you are ready/ready to go on the road!
