10 things to do when on holiday

A vacation is meant for fun, relaxation, and a break from the daily grind. There’s no “right” way to have a vacation, because people have different interests and needs. So here’s our Top 10 List for how to actually enjoy a vacation:

01. You don’t have to do things all together, all the time.

When visiting friends or relations, it may be easier on everyone to make it a day-trip rather than imposing by staying with them and then having to play Host and Guest. In fact, don’t feel that you have to go with anyone at all – it’s okay to spend money on yourself (that’s being self-centred, not selfish).

02. Schedule in lots of down time

 Vacations are for relaxing. Sometimes you need recovery time from travelling or adventuring specially if have problem like jet lag and so on.

03. Avoid crowds, if they’re stressful

You don’t have to stay in large hotels, drive on highways, or visit famous sights. Consider staying in a small town and making a day-trip to the Big City to see a sight and eat someplace special, and then flee back to your refuge to recharge. It’s a lot less hassle to have a “base camp” and only do the luggage hauling a couple of times, rather than every few days.

04. Pack stress-reduction gear

Things like your favourite pillow, headphones and music, fidget-widgets, sunglasses etc are good sensory interventions to reduce stress and bolster comfort.

05. Pack a hamper of favourite foods

That way you’ll be prepared when there’s “nothing good to eat” at restaurants or when you aren’t up to venturing out. Consider bringing a place-setting, including your favourite mug, bowl, plate, and utensils (knife-fork-spoon, chopsticks, paring knife, bottle opener, corkscrew, whatever). That way you won’t be forced to deal with Styrofoam, fragile sports, plastic mugs or anything else annoys the hell out of you. (Don’t forget a zipper baggie with a small bottle of dish soap/washing-up liquid and a sponge.)

06. Pack diversions or enticements

Solitary diversions are things such as reading material, or puzzle books for when you dine alone or simply want to be someplace public, but don’t want to attract the attentions of strangers who might want to chat you up. Enticements are low-risk social activities to engage strangers. (I’m sure the more extroverted readers can suggest what those might be…)

07. Balance the new and the true

Offset the novelties with the comforting favourites. Too much novelty is stressful. Charming B&Bs are fun, but it’s good to know that the dull but reliably accessible chain hotel is waiting for you that first night you’re there.

08. Build in buffers

Aim for a deadline-free day before leaving, without employment or appointments. This is likely damn near impossible, but the fewer things left for the day before, the less stress you’ll accumulate before you even leave. Because major altitude changes or jetlag really affect me, I don’t plan on doing anything that needs major physical or mental effort the first day of my arrival. Just the packing and getting there is plenty of work.

09. Keep a packing list in your suitcase

I invariably forget something when I’m packing, frequently one or more of the same something I forget each time. So I started keeping a packing list in my suitcase, that logical and inescapable safe place. Its miserable being far from home and realizing you have cold toes but not your fluffily slippers. (I also find I forget fewer things if I pack all the ingredients for an outfit, socks-underwear-slacks-belt-shirt-jacket/sweater, rather than random collections of slacks, shirts and so on.)

10. Go do what YOU enjoy, not necessarily traditional holiday activities

I’ve been known to take photographs of bridges, pavement, and odd architectural bits around cities more so than famous sights like Parliament. Well, that’s my list. On this trip we learned something important: make sure that the place we’re staying has internet access. Have a nice holiday...

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