Dunno if it's been said before but I found a compass invaluable for getting out of cities in the morning when the signposting is sketchy - it at least helps to know that your heading in roughly the right direction.
The other thing I try to do is try to get an idea of how to exit the town the evening before, either by checking the signosts as you arrive or asking a friendly local. I've wasted a lot of time by hunting round for the minor, unmarked roads the following morning.
The other thing I try to do is try to get an idea of how to exit the town the evening before, either by checking the signosts as you arrive or asking a friendly local. I've wasted a lot of time by hunting round for the minor, unmarked roads the following morning.