Traveling is one of the best ways to spend your vacation, but if you cant afford it, no need to be alarmed. While you may not be able to travel on holiday, you can still enjoy some travel-based activities from the comfort of home. It will be just like you are on vacation, without the added detriment of a chunk of your savings. Here are 10 travel-inspired things to do at home this holiday season:
Cook Foreign Cuisines
One of the things you can look forward to when you travel is foreign cuisines, especially if you are traveling overseas. You can always cook these foreign cuisines at home and feel like you are over there. If you want to take the experience to the next level, you can give your kitchen a makeover to match a foreign country. Kitchen remodeling will allow you to draw inspiration from other countries and feel on holiday for a long time.
Create A Travel-Wishlist
Just cause you aren't traveling currently, doesn't mean you won't go next year. You can use the free time to research and gather information on potential vacation destinations for the next year. Make a list of not just the places you want to visit, but the activities you wish to participate in.
Read New Books
One of the most popular vacation activities is to read a new book, and you can easily do this at home. You can create a vacation reading list and read it all during your vacation period. You can take the experience to the next level by choosing travel-themed books.
Watch Travel-Based Movies Or Documentaries
What better way to feel like you are on vacation that to see new destinations on video? Movies and documentaries tend to cover a wide array of locations and phenomena. You can find movies and documentaries on the places you would like to visit and immerse yourself into the experience.
Learn A Foreign Language
If you have wanted to learn a foreign language, then what better time to learn it. It has become easier to learn foreign languages and you can learn one from the comfort of your home. By the time you can say a few phrases in a new language, you are sure to feel like you are already there.
Explore Your Town
If you live in a large town, there are sure to be places that you haven't previously explored. Take the time to explore new areas and see new sights in your town. For a more immersive experience, explore the town on foot or on a bike. You can take a camera around and take lots of pictures. It is sure to be a fun little project.
Virtual Museum Tour
A lot of museums around the world now offer virtual museum tours, allowing you to explore without being physically present. Find a museum located in a place you would like to visit and take the virtual tour. Sure, there is no substitute for the real thing, but you are sure to find the tour to be a satisfying substitute.
Google Earth Visit To Your Desired Destination
Google has location detail for almost everywhere in the world, and you can use this to your advantage. Pick a location that you would like to visit and zoom in on it. It will be like taking a street tour of your desired location, but it can be a great substitute for traveling.
Star Gazing
Another way to feel like you are somewhere else is to spend the night looking up at the stars. You can make an evening of it to take the experience to the next level. Camp outside, somewhere safe, and spend the night outside.
Make A Collage Of Your Previous Trips
If you are someone who likes to travel a lot and have a lot of pictures from previous trips, then it may be time to relive the experiences. Create a scrapbook with all the pictures from your past trips. It is a fun activity that can keep you busy for a while, while still prompting nostalgia.
Conclusion
If you are unable to travel for a vacation this year, then it doesn't have to be the end of the world. You can get a travel-based experience without having to leave the house. Any one of the above-listed activities is sure to come in handy and help you feel like you are on vacation.
Post Written By: Lisa Mottins