Lessons learned flaneuring North America!

By Richard White, revised July 20, 2014

Top Ten Lesson Learned Flaneuring

Thou shalt always look all ways – up and down, left and right, inside and out.
Thou shalt stop often to look, listen and reflect.
Thou shalt choose comfort over fashion – especially when it comes to footwear.
Thou shalt think like a boy scout - be prepared for wind, rain, snow, sleet and sun!
Thou shalt take the sidewalk/path/road/stairs/trail less travelled at all times.
Thou shalt honour thy “holy weekend” by going for at least one long walk to somewhere new and different.
Thou shalt smell the flowers – as well as the food, sewers and exhaust... and embrace them all!
Thou shalt never over research or over plan your trip.
Thou shalt not let photo-taking detract from “experiencing the moment.”
Thou shalt attempt to “get lost” as often as possible.