There's really something great about the feeling that a particular spot has officially become a hometown. It might occur after a couple of years of attending a college, that delightful moment when it's time to move off-campus and suddenly have an apartment for the first time. Or it's the sensation of going to a restaurant and the owner smiling, nodding, and even remembering an order. But no matter what it is that makes one feel right at home in a city or town, it's always great to find new ways to explore, or for newcomers to expedite the process by figuring out where their particular niche is going to be.

It's really easy for long-time residents of a place and the more recently arrived to get to know their spot better with wireless internet. For one, anyone who is freelancing or working remotely can simply pick up that laptop and figure out where in the neighborhood there happens to be Wi-Fi. This means the chance to work from somewhere other than home, to figure out who else might be leading a similar life, and even to establish oneself as a regular, which is always fun. Plus, knowing that ideal coffee place or cafe also puts one in the direct line of cultural happenings, too, since flyers and events tend to happen in spaces where people with and without laptops congregate.

Another thing about wireless internet in a major city is the fact that it's possible to head to a central spot with a computer, like a park that happens to have Wi-Fi, and then to plan an entire day of adventure just by doing the research there. The time of reading guide books to figure out where to go has started to pass, since the information in the books is sometimes outdated and not particularly great to begin with. But with so much new and up-to-date information being posted online, it's a whole new exciting resource for both travelers and those who want to delve into their city in a whole new way. And there's no better method for research than while already out, so take advantage of all the wireless internet spots that exist, and use them to do the major planning portion of things.

Of course, it's not always about laptops. Knowing how to take advantage of wireless internet from a smartphone can mean figuring out directions in a new place without ending up lost, having the opportunity to check into a spot and perhaps meet people through FourSquare or something similar, or simply be able to enjoy the world of Twitter and its ability to foster community and build up a base of likeminded individuals. Don't forget that the web is not just experienced through computers these days; it is also something that can be taken advantage of through other medium.

So whether it's ferreting out the best restaurants, learning about important free cultural experiences, or anything else that's going to make it feel more natural to call somewhere home, get exploring and learn more about a favorite city while using the powers of the world wide web.