Go Canyoning. That’s what I said . Rappel into this glacier water filled ravine. Jump down the rock waterfalls into rushing white rapids. Navigate the slippery narrow gorges. Canyoning, It will be fun. Thankfully it was; I lived to tell it about, and I got to walk way from the trip saying I am so glad I had the courage to do that…
Travel comes in a variety of flavors. Danger isn’t for everyone’s palate.
For some it is to simply relax and get away from the stresses of everyday life. Others it is to re-charge their batteries and experience something out of the ordinary, and for a lot of us it is to connect with the world around and within us.
Of course you are the only one who can determine what travel experience can enrich your life.
Here are five ways to take it up a notch.
Go Outside Your Comfort Zone Aren’t we all living at the edge of our comfort zones right now? Pushing into the unfamiliar is exactly what makes us grow and thrive. In fact studies show when there is risk involved the memory is move vivid. Whether it be ziplining in Costa Rica, Kayaking in Alaska, or canyoning in Interlaken, Switzerland, the ride is always worth the risk.
Immerse yourself in the Culture
Take public transport, learn the language, support the locals, chat up your colorful taxi driver. There are some many ways to engage. The most impactful travel happens when you connect with the community and interact with the locals. This can be as easy as actively participating in their rituals, eating traditional dishes from the region or learning the history or language of the destination you are visiting.
Take In Some Nature Therapy
The Japanese call it shinrin-yoku which means taking in the forest atmosphere. Also called FOREST BATHING. Retreat Venues like Splendor Mountain in Tiger, Georgia encourage their guests to find calm and connection in the natural world. Stay in a cabin in the tree canopies, swim a spring fed lake, breathe in the mountain air, walk mindfully in the woods, and just be still.
Nourish Your Body, Mind, and Spirit
Whether it is a guided yoga retreat or a These meditative and restorative trips are just what the doctor ordered. We are always in such a hurry and slowing down and observing every detail and experience is a luxry. One of my most transformative vacations was a yoga retreat with Sole Yoga Holidays when living in Manhattan. From Positano, Italy to Zanzibar, Africa, there are custom retreats for all personalities. 
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Try Something New
Has your vacation fallen into a rut? Dive in. Learning by experience is better than reading about it. And travel trumps textbook teaching every time. Plus, coming home with a new skill is the best souvenir.Learn to play the ukulele in Hawaii, take up fly fishing in Colorado, or indulge in the local cuisine. Tomyumthai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai was the ultimate in a cultural experience, a great opportunity to taste new flavors and rub elbows with a Thai family. The trifecta!
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