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13 Things To Do If You’re Stuck In The City This Summer
Slide Nr 1Summer in the city can be both amazing and horrible. As with most things in life, it’s how you choose to see it. On one hand, you can be miserable and jealous of those on vacation in exotic destinations while you’re stuck in the hot, sweaty city. On the other hand, you can explore all the little magic moments the big city has to offer. With our list, we hope to help you make the most of your summer at home.
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Slide Nr 2Join A Walking Tour Of Your City – You walk the streets of your city every day, but how much do you know about its history and legacy? Seek out a unique cultural experience by joining a group tour and strolling through the different historical areas of your city with a knowledgeable guide. If walking isn’t your thing, you can always hop on a bus tour.
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Slide Nr 3Check The City’s Calendar For Free Events – The big city might not offer the sandy beaches and blue waters of an exotic island, but during the summer, it’s probably full of free events. From street art shows to food festivals, free concerts in the park and public karaoke nights, find what interests you the most and enjoy yourself without spending a dime.
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Slide Nr 4Take Work To A Local Park – Alas, you still have to work, but perhaps you can convince your boss to let you do “home office” for a day. If the sun’s shining and the weather’s great, any one of the local parks can easily transform into your favourite workplace. Grab your laptop, a refreshing iced tea and a tuna sandwich, and combine work with a mini picnic in the grass of your favourite local park.
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Slide Nr 5Visit A Public Library On A Hot Day – During a hot summer day when the streets are burning and you can’t find anywhere to cool off, consider that public libraries don’t just offer books to read, but a cool shelter as well. So why not read your favourite books in a welcoming and pleasant environment where the AC functions at full force during the sweatiest hours of the day?
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13 Things To Do If You’re Stuck In The City This Summer.
Slide Nr 6Host A Party At Your Place – Are you one of those people who last held a party when they were in high school and your parents were there keeping an eye on everyone? This summer is a good chance to party at your own place with old and new friends. Bonus points if you have a balcony or terrace – just be sure to warn the neighbours first.
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Slide Nr 7Have A Relaxing Spa Day – Working in the city during the summer can be really frustrating and stressful, but since you won’t be spending lots of money on tickets and hotels, you could easily be able to afford an occasional small luxury like a relaxing spa day. Don’t be stingy; your body and mind are desperate for a calming experience more now than at any other time of the year.
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13 Things To Do If You’re Stuck In The City This Summer.
Slide Nr 8Take A (Big) Leap – If you’re an adrenaline junkie, then you most likely combine your summer vacations with extreme sports and activities. Just because you won’t be skydiving or surfing the waters off an exotic beach this summer doesn’t mean you can’t get an adrenaline rush in the city. Professional bungee jumping companies (legally) take advantage of some of the tallest bridges and buildings in most big cities, waiting to satisfy the bravest of urban adventurers.
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Slide Nr 9Do Yoga Outdoors – Why settle for a stale studio when you can be outside striking a pose? Save the studio for the cold days of winter. Taking your class outdoors when the weather’s nice might be just what you need to find a whole new perspective by reconnecting with nature.
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Slide Nr 10Sip A Cocktail At A Rooftop Bar – Having a drink at an overcrowded place where your only view is of the bathroom door is an unpleasant experience you might have on Saturday nights in the winter. However, a night on the town during the summer can be a totally different experience – if you make the right choice. Explore the best rooftop bars and enjoy your favourite cocktail while taking in the vibrant nighttime view of your city as it lights up all around you.
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Slide Nr 11Catch A Blockbuster At An Outdoor Cinema – On a balmy big-city evening, nothing – or almost nothing – beats watching a movie under the stars. You can get all the things you love in one place: popcorn, sweets, nachos with cheese, and of course the pleasure of watching your favourite flick on the silver screen, plus the unique sensation of sitting in a beautiful outdoor setting. [Galileo Open Air Cinema, Cape Town]
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Slide Nr 12Discover The Best Pools In Town – Most big cities don’t have nice sandy beaches and clear blue seas to offer (we can’t all live in Los Angeles!). Make no mistake, though, summertime is when these same cities come alive in order to beat the sizzling temperatures, with many local hotels and water parks transforming into artificial oases waiting for you.
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Slide Nr 13Enjoy Some Live Music – It’s no secret that the biggest, finest concerts and dance festivals of the year usually occur between May and September. What’s more, they’re often held in the biggest cities in the world. Check your city’s schedule of musical events and mark your calendar with your favourites.
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Slide Nr 14Reclaim The City’s Busiest Streets – In August, some big cities take on an abandoned feel, with stores closing earlier than usual and everyone escaping in droves to nearby lakes, rivers and beaches. During the later hours of the day (after ten at night) some of the busiest streets in the city, which normally drive you crazy with their unbearable traffic, become blank canvases waiting for you to capture the unusual stillness and emptiness. Grab your camera and snap photos you wouldn’t be able to take under different circumstances. Improvise and reclaim your city’s busiest streets… even if it’s just for a moment or two.
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