For a truly soul-nourishing trip, make food, nature, and culture your top priorities. Focusing on these three aspects will help you to really get to know the country you’re in, enrich your understanding of the culture, and make a whole lot of memories!
Food
Research local dishes and then ask the locals where to get the best versions of them! Cheap, authentic, and always delicious, street food is your friend, as well as hole-in-the-wall cafes and places with no menu in English. It can be a little harder to eat traditional food if you have specific dietary requirements, however these days, it’s much easier to find meat-, dairy-, or gluten-free options.
Nature
To really experience what a country has to offer, get yourself out into nature. Of course, it’s harder to do this on a city break but, if you have more time, use public transport or hire a car to visit rural areas, national parks, coastlines, and forests. This will help you to destress, disconnect from your responsibilities at home, and support your mental and physical wellbeing.
Culture
Museums, galleries, concerts, archaeological sites, you name it—check out as much culture as you can! Not only will you learn a ton of fascinating information about your destination, but you’ll also support these important cultural institutions and might even discover the hottest new artists and musicians.