There are many ways to elevate a weekend getaway, from using apps for postcards to perfect photography we’ve got some tips to get you started with ideas.
Travel with intent
Everyone has their own idea of the perfect trip. Some people love nothing more than a lazy beach vacation, while others find an adrenaline-fuelled experience more relaxing. It always helps to plan a loose set of activities to get the most from any holiday and experience something new. For instance, checking in at hotels with the best afternoon tea is a pleasant way to experience the stunning rural locations of England and take in some of the best culture the country has to offer.
Use apps for digital postcards
Letting people know where you are and where you have been (if only to make them jealous) is part of the experience when travelling. We’ve all had the obligatory postcard, and most of us have sent them. Today, rather than wait for the post you can use apps to curate your best snapshots and craft digital postcards in an instant. These are great for sending to friends and family, and you can do it in real time.
Go with the flow
On average Brits take about four holidays a year. It can be hard to choose what to do and where to go as there are so many different styles of holiday you can try, from Aurora excursions to hiking hidden paths. Sometimes it can be just as fulfilling to go with the flow and see where you end up. This is a great way to experience a road trip, pulling over whenever you spot something interesting and see where the path takes you.
Change the angle
No one ever really walks with their eyes on the path anymore, and we see the world through a proxy such as a smartphone. While you have your phone and camera in your hand, how about learning to take interesting shots? Instead of ruining everyone’s day by trying to get a perfect shot of a street that millions have seen before, try focusing on something unexpected. Take your surroundings in and try close-up and weird-angle shots, and try to capture the small details.
Consider a themed staycation
A weekend isn’t really that long to get stuff done, and you have to be back at work on Monday. So how can you make the limited time you have a bit more fun? A staycation means less and quicker travel than something like a foreign city break. Yet you can also come up with ideas for a theme.
Travelling with intent will help form a plan to elevate a weekend getaway into something more. Or you can ditch the plan entirely and go with the flow when hitting the open road. However, a themed staycation adds some unexpected fun while keeping travel time to a minimum.