Originally posted on http://gypsynester.com/6-things-you-should-do-when-hitting-a-big-city-for-the-first-time/

There’s nothing quite like getting work out of the way, packing your things, and heading off to a big city. You’ve been slaving away for too long; it’s time to get away and experience the glitz and the glamour of what the rest of the world has to offer. If you’re from a rural or suburban background, then you’re probably a completely different person to someone that was born and raised in the heart of a city. The rush and the fast-paced nature is something that can hit you like a ton of bricks if you’re not careful!

There’s something about hitting a big city that fills you with all kinds of positive and exciting vibes. Perhaps it’s the idea that you’re getting the chance to experience the life of someone you’ve seen in the movies. The motion pictures always make city life look nothing other than lucrative and opulent. Maybe it’s just the thought of being in and around a completely new and hectic area full of important people. The lights, the cameras, the action – it’s all very attractive from the outside looking in.

Many people out there with a little shyness or anxiety might feel as though it’s all a little too full-on for them. If you’re that way inclined somewhat, then let’s just say this kind of thing isn’t scary or too over-the-top for anyone. A big city break or a relocation to one takes little-to-no getting used to, and only provides positives mentally, physically, and socially.

So, let’s say you’ve got everything planned. You’ve picked the city, you’ve picked your travelling companions, you’ve decided on whether you’re flying or driving, and you got the dates picked. All of the theoretical stuff has been handled; now it’s just a case of being practical and making everything official. In the build-up to this wonderful break away, you’ll probably be doing a ton of research in terms of finding out what you can do in places like these. Well, in all honesty, where your heading probably has an almost endless list of things to do, so you’ll be fine in terms of occupying your time and having loads of fun. For now, though, here are a bunch of things you can do that will make your trip even better than what it already will be.

 Create An Itinerary

Before making any commitments, it’s probably a good idea to plan everything out beforehand. Like with most things in life, you’ll probably want to have a clear idea of what to do. If you’re a free spirit who likes to stumble into their next venture without preparing, then more power to you. It makes sense to have a clear, scheduled chain of events, though. It doesn’t have to be a completely strict set of things-to-do, so don’t worry about being precise!

If you’re there for a week, then it would be smart to split the days up and create a plan for each. A group of people sitting around and mulling over what to do is really frustrating; don’t let it happen. You’re going to want to make the most of this break away; don’t spend hours and hours of your time in the city just laying around wondering which activity is best to do. Get all of that out of the way early!

Stay In The Most Luxurious Place!

In order to compound the excitement of your trip, you should definitely find the best possible place to stay in – that you can afford, of course. Big cities are known for having some of the craziest and most luxurious hotels in the world. The best places aren’t always exclusive to the most famous towns and cities, but you can guarantee that all the biggies have amazing places to stay.

For instance, if you went to Atlantic City in New Jersey, then you might want to take a look at the likes of The Borgata casino hotel. If you have the funds, then staying in a ridiculously classy place with all kinds of services and amenities would turn your trip from amazing into flawless. If you have the chance to live like royalty, then you may as well take it.

Visit All The Landmarks

The chances are that wherever you go, there will be amazing and long standing monuments for you to visit. There’s something amazing about being in the presence of something famous or being stood where much-talked-about events happened. The locals of the city you’re visiting are going to be very proud of these kinds of things. It belongs with them in many ways; it’s a big part of their lives, so it makes sense to go and appreciate what they have.

Learn About The History

Very much like the idea of visiting landmarks, you might also want to visit historical venues and sites. Again, there’s something strange and magical about being stood in a spot where significant historical moments of human history happened. To be able to say you were in the same area can also be quite humbling. It can be like you’re in an entirely new world when you visit these kinds of places. You’ve seen these places before, but in books, on the internet, and on TV screens. It’s like fiction being brought to life before your very eyes.

You could also get book a morning or an afternoon with a tour guide as they take you through lots of different areas. Going around with a guide would be a great idea as you get to learn so much from someone that has all the knowledge about the city. Finally, heading to museums wouldn’t be a bad idea. All cities in the world have all kinds of museums that display all kinds of information and artefacts. If you really wanted to appreciate the place for what it was and is, then you could do a lot worse than a museum tour.

 Document It All!

It’s going to be a pretty significant trip, and therefore a pretty significant event in your life. Now, a lot of people like to store their memories in their head, and that’s commendable, but surely you’ll want to cherish the moments forever. Your mind may forget a thing or two; photographs and words can make things permanent.

In terms of keeping things logged down, most people now use their social media accounts to document their trips and travels. Instagram is the most popular by far, as you’d expect. Once you place something online, it’s pretty difficult to remove it unless you go through the proper channels, so it’s a good way of immortalizing your memories. Simple bringing a journal with you would also suffice – there’s a certain soundness in the simplicity of a pen and paper!

If you’re a blogger, well, then you know exactly what to do!

Eat Until You Can’t Anymore

If you don’t know already, then you should probably know that there are almost as many restaurants in cities as there are people! That’s obviously an exaggeration, but it’s true that there are lots of eateries to choose from. Not only is there more than you need, but there’s an eclectic mix. Whatever food or style you need; you can find. You’re only going to be in this city for so long, so you may as well stuff your face with as much food as you can! It won’t be long before you have to go back to your own homemade cooking and fast-food restaurants – take full advantage of the amazing cooking while you can.