Are you starting to get sick of city breaks? Are the age-old buildings all starting to merge into one? Can’t tell the difference between your Budapests and your Bucharests? I think it’s time you took a break – just not a city break. Fear not, as there’s one great remedy for your problem, and that’s to get back out into the great outdoors and reconnect with nature. Getting out into the wilderness and going back to basics will definitely help you appreciate city life a bit more, and there are a plethora of ways to experience nature without feeling like you’ve ended up homeless stranded in the woods. Here are just a few to sink your teeth into.
Go Camping
When was the last time you went on a camping trip? If the answer to this question is “when you I was a child”, it’s fair to say that you probably don’t have many fond memories and the mere mention of the ‘c’ word is enough to send shivers down your spine, especially if you were dragged along by your parents! But camping can actually be an incredible way to escape your nine to five job and get away from it all for a few days, well and truly off the grid. What’s more, it’s incredibly cheap to do if you’re looking to save on cash. Effectively, all you need is a tent and spot of land on which you are allowed to pitch, and voila! Camping. Sorted. Of course, it helps to bring along food, games and about a thousand layers of clothing so when you inevitably wake up freezing in the middle of the night shivering you don’t freeze to death… If you’re not sure what else to take, you can find out which camping gear you need to buy by checking specialist camping sites online or having a good old Bear Grylls binge session. By sleeping out in the countryside, you’ll be perfectly placed for hiking and mountain biking – a massive win for active adventurers.
Take A Road Trip
If you worried about getting itchy feet while camping, instead of staying in one place the whole time, mix things up and head out on an epic road trip, pitching your tent along the way! There are some awesome destinations for road trips across the world, famed for their roadside scenery such as New Zealand, the United States, and Central Europe, where millions of people travel every year for a taste of life on the road. The beauty of a road trip lies in the freedom. The freedom to be spontaneous and go wherever the road leads you. Who knows where you’ll journey will take you?
Find Your Sea Legs
Why stick to dry land when 71% of the earth’s surface is made up of water? There are a host of destinations around the world perfect for water babies who plan their trip around just how often they can get their toes wet. For those who want to test their surf skills or dive the world’s most revered locations, Australia’s 22,293 miles of coastline will probably serve you well. Or for those of you want to see some stunning scenery in the process, head to Norway and book a boat trip along the country’s fantastic fjords. For more water action, head to the Mediterranean coast. This is the most popular place on the planet for sailing, diving, swimming, and snorkeling. Not only is it a natural playground, but the weather is tip top as well!
So, maybe it’s time you ditched the city and got back to nature? Where on earth will it take you?
