If you love to travel, you probably have a lot of things that you like to do every time you visit a new place such as check out the beaches or museums or go shopping for souvenirs. But traveling, especially internationally, is such a great opportunity for you to really branch out of your comfort zone and try new things, and also learn things about not just the culture you’re visiting but also yourself! There are lots of things you should be doing every time you travel. Here are five.
Get Design Ideas
Traveling is also a fantastic time to check out the way people in other places have designed their homes and gardens. Take note of popular interior design styles in whatever place you are visiting and don’t be afraid to borrow ideas from them. Bringing your new understanding of this place’s interior design styles back with you will help you bring influence from that place into your own home, which will delight you for years to come and always remind you of your trip.
Keep A Journal
Keeping a journal is a smart thing to do in general, but even more so when traveling. It is nice to have to look back on all of the memories when you’re older and will also help you to remember specifics, like dates and names of people and places. Reading your journal entries will take you right back and it’ll be like reliving your trip again and again.
Try New Foods
Whenever you travel somewhere you haven’t been, trying new foods should be at the top of your list! Stay away from chain restaurants that they have where you live and try what the locals eat. There is so much great food all around the world, and just about every country has a delicacy they specialize in. Find out what it is and ask around for a good place to try it. You never know when you’ll have the opportunity again!
Go With The Flow
When traveling, things do not always go as planned. Itineraries change, flights get canceled, trains are late, places are closed or too crowded, you get lost. Learn to be flexible and easy going and you will have a much better time in the long run.
Talk To Locals
Being in a new place is the perfect time to make new friends! Always try to talk to locals (in their own language, if you can!) when you travel for the best tips about where to eat and what to see in town. Just remember to always practice safety when talking to strangers.
Next time you travel, be sure to try these things and you’re practically guaranteed to have a memorable trip!
Originally posted on May 14, 2021 @ 10:48 am