Traveling to new places can be the best therapy for what ails you. A change of scenery is an opportunity to recharge one's batteries, have new experiences, and can even cause a person to reevaluate their own life.
 
If you are hesitating because you don't think you can "afford" to take time away, think again. Patty’s Tours explains that taking time off and going to new places can actually improve performance and increase motivation when you come back to your everyday life. If nothing else, Les Roches notes that travel makes you a more interesting, thoughtful, and open-minded person.
 
Educate Yourself
If you found history boring in school, you might change your mind by visiting places of historic and cultural significance. People living in Virginia are fortunate in this respect; the history of the Old Dominion goes all the way back to the late 16th Century when the first English settlers established the Roanoke Colony. Virginia boasts a wealth of historic sites related to the War of Independence and the American Civil War. Some of these places even feature living history exhibits with reenactors who show how people lived their everyday lives in the past.
 
The Jamestown Settlement is one of the premier living history museums in the U.S. Open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, this attraction features live people acting out everyday life as it was during America's early days.
 
Going Further Afield
Although the Washington Commanders Football team is right across the state line, Virginia doesn't have any major league teams of its own, so there's another good reason to travel if you're a sports fan. Fortunately, there are more than a few professional sports teams not far away. In addition to many historic and cultural attractions, New York is home to the Yankees baseball team, which plays regularly at Yankee Stadium.
 
Rest and Relaxation
Often, the best reason to take a trip somewhere is simply to unplug and do as little as possible.  A Cornell University study showed that nature can be an excellent stress reliever, and the Appalachian Range in Virginia's own backyard has no shortage of natural beauty. Take a hike along the Appalachian Trail, visit the Great Smoky Mountains, or the Blue Ridge for a great camping experience. Make it as primitive as you like, or go "glamping" at any of the many bed and breakfast establishments in these regions.
 
Wherever you end up, you’ll want to preserve the memories you made on your trip by taking lots of pics and sharing them on social media. If you're planning on sharing pictures on social media, an online photo size converter allows you to instantly adjust the size of your images. Once you've resized your images, you can easily upload them to use for your social media pages.
 
Mark Twain Summed It Up Best
American author and humorist Mark Twain famously said, ”Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.”
 
If you travel for no other reason, you should do so in order to gain new perspectives and increase your empathy for others. In a culturally-diverse country like the United States, you won't even have to cross borders.
 
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4 Best American Cities for Digital Nomads and Solopreneurs
 
If you’re planning to set out as a digital nomad and make your living in the gig economy, you’ll want to make sure that any city you spend a significant amount of time in has plenty of perks for solopreneurs. For example, in some cities, you can use services like Patty’s Tours to tour local gems and meet new people!

​When you’re ready to start making plans for your journey, check out these exciting American cities — you’ll definitely want to include these stops on your itinerary.
 
Austin, Texas
If you want to enjoy great music, delicious food, and extensive networking opportunities, Austin, Texas should be the first stop on your itinerary. Although rents in the city are rising, it is still more affordable than many other major cities, so as you look for a place to stay, Life Storage states that you should expect to pay about $1,174 per month in rent.
 
It’s important to find ways to save money when you’re traveling, especially in a city like Austin, where there are endless things to do! You can download a budgeting app to track your spending. You can also use apps like FareCompare to get airfare alerts in real-time and snag great flight deals, or Hotel Tonight to book affordable accommodations.
 
Miami, Florida
Ready to soak up the sun on your digital nomad journey? Head to Miami, Florida, where you can work hard during the day, enjoy the nightlife after hours, and hit the beach every weekend! With famously sunny, warm weather and endless miles of golden beaches, it’s hard to imagine a better American city for digital nomads. It’s important to note that if you want to book a rental in the Midtown area, you should be prepared to pay about $1,800 per month.
 
Reno, Nevada
Located on the California-Nevada border and about 22 miles from Lake Tahoe, Reno is a popular destination for tourists and gamblers from around the globe. The picturesque “Biggest Little City in the World” sits on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada in the High Eastern Sierra foothills, in the Truckee River valley. Primarily driven by investments from big tech companies like Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Panasonic, the area has become one of the country’s new hi-tech centers and is a digital nomad’s mecca. And for solopreneurs, it’s a real prize – Popular Mechanics ranked Reno as the eighth-best location for startups in the country.
 
Living and doing business in Reno is relatively inexpensive. The cost of living is just higher than the state’s, and you can expect to spend just $1,314 a month for a two-bedroom apartment.
 
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee is the perfect fit for creative digital nomads - with such a storied musical history, you’re bound to feel inspired in this bustling city. As you scout out places to stay, you should keep in mind that the rental market in Nashville is quite competitive, so if this city is a must-see, book your accommodations early!
 
You can stay productive at local coworking spaces like Spaces Riverfront Park or Launchpad. Once you’ve wrapped up your work for the day, you can check out live music all over Nashville. You never know when you might discover an exciting unknown artist! If you want to learn more about Nashville’s artistic past, you can also take a guided tour of the city’s major attractions.
 
Becoming a digital nomad is a major lifestyle change. That’s why it’s important to visit cities where you can truly feel at home as a remote worker. In any of these cities, you’ll be able to find great company, lots of off-the-clock activities, and affordable rentals where you can work hard. Soon, you’ll be ready to hit the road with your finalized itinerary!
 
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