Perhaps the best way to experience Umbria is by exploring a town like Montone (large photo), where for the last 20 years an American artist and New York City resident, Daniel Lang, below, has spent half of his time.
Our first lesson next day was that buses may run late but there's no such thing as a missed connection, just an opportunity to explore a new town.
And while you're on it, look out for bears! 2 rides £17, revelstokemountainresort.com CateScottTraveller Visit Barkerville Historic Town and park to explore a gold rush town as it was in 1862 (over 107 original buildings, as well as 60 replicas).
Having trained his eager eye on these masterpieces, James saunters off to explore a palpably ancient town ("very resignedly but very persistently old") that no longer exists.
And now, thanks to some men in heavy jackets, a lowly cubical drone can now explore a tiny Canadian town in the Arctic circle and more than 90 ski resorts around the world.
You could just do the architecture-in-the-Loop thing, or the shopping-on-Michigan-Avenue thing, but to get down there, you'll be traveling through some of Chicago's hippest 'hoods - why not hop off early and explore a side of town that too few tourists ever see?
An amateur collector exploring a ghost town was said to have come across a white cloth in a leather pouch.
It is interesting to be a tourist for a while when exploring a new town, for each unique aspect of a place will appear in high relief.
A lightweight backpack can make a hike in the woods or exploring a new town a hands-free delight, and it can provide a handy out-of-the-way shopping bag for impromptu purchases.
So why not ditch the gym and explore a new part of town by heading to an outdoor stairwell or stadium for your next cardio fix?
