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FLANEUR SOCIETY'S GUIDE TO GETTING LOST This special print run of The Guide to

FLANEUR SOCIETY'S GUIDE TO GETTING LOST This special print run of The Guide to Getting Lost was created in collaboration with Carl Goes, the city guide publisher for curious and creative people. In the spirit of adventure we both urge you to take this guide and go on an urban safari. May your journey take you to unexpected places resulting in inspiring discoveries. No. /200 . FLANEUR SOCIETY X HOW DO YOU GET FROM POINT A TO B? WHAT IF THERE WAS NO POINT B? Through the concept of the urban safari, the Flaneur Society seeks out people who like to explore the hidden crevices of cities. It is also for those who might not naturally get off the beaten path, but have an innate desire to do so. We argue that what makes cities interesting places to be is the unexpected. By deliberately creating a space for idle wandering without des- tination, the chance of discovery is heightened. The Flaneur Society is not about commerce. It's about discovering what is right under your feet, in front of you, above you and around you. Ultimately, there are two rules of thumb that will serve you well: take your time and embrace the journey. The rest is up to serendipity and you. The Flaneur Society was created to encourage and inspire the idea of the flâneur; the urban explorer. THE CITY IS YOUR FOREST “Not to find one's way in a city means little… …But to lose oneself in a city as one loses oneself in a forest requires practice… …Then the street names must call out to the lost wanderer like the snapping of dry twigs, and the small streets of the city-centre must reflect the time of day as clearly as the mountain hollow.” –Walter Benjamin GO ON AN URBAN SAFARI Head in the direction that looks most interesting to you. Turn into the next side street that you come across and take a right when you come out of it. Reorientate yourself and look for the nearest hill. Head towards it. Look for a place to take a break (bench, park, grass). Sit there for at least ten minutes and see what unfolds. EXPERT TIP If at any point in your journey these guidelines are not useful, head towards something that interests you. Remember, the urban safari is more about the joy of discovering the unexpected than following a set of instructions. Head to the bus stop nearest your house. Get on the next bus that arrives. Get off after 15 stops. When you step off the bus, take a left. When you pass a person who looks inter- esting to you, turn around immediately and take the next left. Find the nearest newspaper stand, local shop or café. Stop and observe your surroundings. Urban safari OPTION 1 Try to find a cyclist. If cyclists are too easy, look for a dog. Head in the same direction, walk for another three blocks and then return to step four. Follow these steps until you’ve seen enough of this neighbourhood. Once you've seen enough, get on a bus heading somewhere unfamiliar. Go for a ride. Look out of the window instead of on your phone. Get off again when some- thing catches your eye. Head to a neighbourhood you are curious about. As your starting point, pick a park or another spot that attracted you to that specific neighbourhood. Once you've thoroughly explored this point of interest, start walking. Keep walking straight until you reach a red traffic light. Change the direction you're travelling in and walk towards the first traffic light to turn green. Turn left at the end of that street and head towards the next junction. Once there, head in the direction that looks most interesting to you. Take a right after two blocks. EXPERT TIP Leave your phone at home. If you really get lost and need assistance, just ask. Someone will be able to help you find your way and that interaction might just be the most memorable part of your journey. Point of interest OPTION 2 And another. And another. Et cetera. Congratulations! You are a flâneur. New discoveries abound. Go to a familiar area of the city that still requires more exploring. Hint: this could be any neighbourhood, even your own. Head in the general direction of a landmark in your vicinity. En route, take a street you wouldn't normally take (or better yet, have never taken before). Take another street that you wouldn't normally take. And another. EXPERT TIP Don’t be afraid to wander off the beaten track. Side streets hold all sorts of subtle treasures waiting to be discovered. The way you know (sort of) OPTION 3 Find your own way OPTION 4 The art of getting lost is a bit counter-intuitive. In many ways we are suggesting retraining your brain, which is generally used to having a point B to rely on. Instead, we're asking you to try to be OK with not having a point B. Admittedly, there is comfort in knowing where you are going. But adventure awaits in opening yourself up to something unexpected. Above all, the most useful guidelines are: Take your time. Embrace the journey. Here are some different approaches to inspire you: Draw what you see Even if you aren't very skilled at drawing, docu- menting your experience in this way will be an interesting reminder of what stood out to you. Take a camera with you This can help hone your ability to notice the magic that can be easily overlooked when moving too fast. Breathe deeply Take in the scents of the city. This is especially interesting in the spring or after a heavy rainfall. Say hello Talk to the people you encounter on the way. People have vast landscapes within themselves waiting to be discovered. Notes + observations Notes + observations Notes + observations Notes + observations “We dive and reappear in new places.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson GO GET LOST A COLLABORATION BETWEEN . FLANEUR SOCIETY X uploads/Finance/ guide-to-lost-flaneur-guide.pdf