There’s nothing better than travelling to a new place- whether it’s for a week or two in the sun or a couple of months spent travelling. Either way, whenever you visit a different part of the world it makes sense that you’d want to get the most from your time there. Lying on the beach is all well and good, but getting out there and having adventures, discovering new things and exploring is what will really allow you to make memories. Here are some of the ways you can get the most of the places you visit. 

Go boating

The waters surrounding a destination are as unique as its land. If you want to discover more about the place you’re visiting then hopping on a boat is a great way to go about it! You could be meandering down a canal or river on a river cruise in Amsterdam, or you could look into boats for rent Miami and throw a yacht party! You could visit one of the famous floating restaurants in London or even just hire a rowing or pedal boat in whatever country you’re in. Being out on the water is always incredibly relaxing and it’s also a great way to take in some views. You could bring your binocular and look out for wildlife, or take some incredible photos. Even if you’ve visited a destination lots of times before, you’v not truly experienced it until you’ve been out on its waters. Even if you’re in a landlocked country, there are plenty of epic lakes, rivers, canals and other waterways to explore. 

Go backpacking

It’s one thing visiting a country, staying in a five star resort and visiting top attractions and restaurants. It’s something completely different to visit in a more humble way, it could be road tripping and staying at motels or best of all by backpacking. This allows you to really see the place you’re in- you will chat to locals, meet other travellers, try out local dishes, explore markets and much more. You won’t just discover the tourist side of a destination byt what it’s actually like. Backpacking can also allow you to travel without much money, so if you’ve always put it off because of finances this is one way you can reach your goals and visit the places you have on your bucket list. 

Explore its history and culture

Speaking of getting to know a destination beyond its tourism, one way to do this is to find out about its history and culture. Building ruins, museums, galleries and guided tours are all great ways to learn more about the fascinating history and culture of where you’re visiting. While travel is about having fun, it’s also about expanding your mind, learning new things and broadening your horizons.

There’s nothing wrong with being a tourist and doing fun, touristy things. But if you’re tiring of the same kind of break, why not do more? Try the above and you’ll realise just how much more you can get out of a place.