Coelho has 9 great tips about how to travel differently on his blog, and I agree with everyone of them.
Finally, I’d add no 10 – Savour. Make sure you stop and watch an interesting building, smell the trees, take a picture that makes you think about something or write a note in your journal. Take time to walk slowly and don’t worry if you don’t see everything on your list – you can always have a reason to return!