We all love to travel, right? And the anticipation is perhaps the best. Where are you going, what are you going to do, what do you always want to see again? But how do you ensure that you really enjoy your holiday and come home rested? Below you will find 11 tips & tricks to help you with this.
How can you travel mindfully?
Today more and more people are doing it. Just book a plane ticket and see what you are going to do, great! As a result, you spend the whole day working on where you are going to sleep, what you will see, who you meet? And don’t forget: where are you going to eat well? But after three weeks of traveling or touring, we often come home broken from all the traveling and arranging. How can we stay mindful, so that we actually come back from vacation rested?
What is Mindfulness?
Nowadays, you hear more and more about mindfulness. But what is mindfulness? For me, mindful is traveling: being able to enjoy the moments you create for yourself. Instead of constantly working on the program’s next activity, take the time to take a break to appreciate and enjoy where you are now!
10 mindfulness tips for a relaxed journey
1. Do not buy an internet bundle
We tend to purchase an internet bundle immediately upon landing because you would only miss a WhatsApp from one of your 100 groups. What exactly? Don’t buy the internet and leave your WiFi off. Then you prevent yourself from constantly texting the Netherlands out of habit. The first two days, it is rehab, but after that, you feel so free!
2. Keep a diary
Keep a small diary where you record three things every day that you are grateful for. In this way, you create a moment for yourself to reflect on what a nice day you had. Tip: do this before going to sleep, then you can dream about everything you have been through.
3. Telling dreams
Are you traveling with someone? Tell each other your dreams in the morning. The funny thing is that you normally (at least I) quickly forget your dreams, but when I tell them, I often remember them much better. And the great thing is that the more you do this, the better you will remember your dreams!
4. Morning meditation
You’re on vacation, so hopefully, you have the time. Take 15 minutes in the morning to meditate on your balcony, edge of your bed, or wherever you want to sit before breakfast.
5. Pampering (massage, pedicure): it’s vacation
My favorite. Schedule time to let yourself be pampered. How often do you do that? The holiday is made for it. Get a manicure, pedicure, massage, or whatever you like and try to enjoy every minute. You will then see what you are going to do.
6. Visiting the museum without a goal
Usually, we go into a museum because we want to see a certain piece of art, learn history or simply because it is in all the books. But choose a (less known) museum and just walk through it. Look at the people who are there or enjoy the building. Just without purpose.
7. Sit on a bench and look around
Get a nice coffee to go (with a treat?) And then sit on a bench. Do nothing, look around you. Try listening to what sounds you hear. You will perceive so much more if you do this consciously! Now you are really mindful when traveling! Or listen to some nice music.
8. Listen to a local
Want to listen to a local mindfully? Yes! Listening carefully to what keeps others busy, how they live, what they find important. And focusing on that is super mindful. And also just very interesting. Read more about how to meet locals here.
9. Breathing exercise in the park
An afternoon in the park is highly recommended, especially in cities. Bring water and a treat and lie down and listen (or read!). Or put in your earplugs for 8 minutes and follow this breathing. Little more soothing than this!
10. Enjoy
And this is the most important of all. Feel blessed to enjoy your trip and enjoy it! You are on a journey, you have lived this way. Don’t get distracted if things turn out differently than expected, but embrace it. There must be a good reason.
A rental car is also a good option for a relaxing journey. You can get rid of the parking issues. If you are traveling to Pakistan, you can rent a car in Lahore from Carlay Car Rental. It is a well-known Car Rental Company.
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