Take a New Route

You don't have to go far to discover somewhere new
You may or may not know your way around the place that you live, but in either case there is almost always more to find out. If you always take the freeway, you may be missing the inspiration of a really unique house on the corner, or the perfect writing place in the form of a park, or maybe just a surprisingly faster route to wherever it is you're going. So explore the side streets, and if you're brave enough, even the alleyways, the windy roads through the forests, and any other new routes that you haven't tried before. When you do, don't be afraid to drive a bit slow, or even pull over (it helps if you're not in a rush) and actually pay attention to your surroundings. You can plan the routes out ahead using the ever handy internet, or go at random without fear (but be sure to have your cell phone, gps, or at least and old fashioned map with you in this case)! And even though you're not going far from home, you are still having the mentality of a traveler and getting out to see new places. That's what  it's all about.