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Top ingredients of a perfect holiday

– For dreamy travelers –

If you are a nature and art lover who is always fond of peaceful yet inspiring vacations, you are at the right place: this article with the top 9 ingredients for a perfect holiday is for you! Let’s dive in and figure out what they are!

1. Beautiful Nature

A quiet lake, a breathtaking mountain, a nice beach, or even just a small green park – a piece of nature is essential to help us release all worries and feel connected (with ourselves and with the surrounding). Therefore, top 1 in our list belongs to “Beautiful nature”.

2. Cute Animals 

Believe it or not, seeing cute animals on the way tends to boost everyone’s happiness instantly. Why don’t you add this element to the travel plan by simply visiting a local farm, or leisurely walking in the countryside? Watching the animals, enjoying their interactions, feeding them – all these simple actions will lead to smiles on your face easily. 

A donkey
A donkey eating grass in Switzerland

3. Flowers and Trees

Their beauty, their sounds, and their reactions against the Sun and the wind – all bring up so much inspiration for the traveler’s soul. The healing effects of trees and flowers are undeniable. Add them to your list instead of visiting shopping malls the whole time! 

4. A Styled Accommodation

Not the boring concrete buildings with typical modern furniture, opt for a traditional type of lodging, rustic cabins, or a country house with retro and vintage style. You will feel how lovely life is from the vibes and decorations these accommodations have. Suddenly, your worries will disappear the moment you lay on the beautiful bed, enjoying the fine details around you. Besides, there are many affordable listings out there for you to choose. This is a great stay option while traveling that is worth your consideration. 
Retro accommodation
Retro country house Case de Castelo Novo

5. Good Activities/ Experiences

Whether hiking, painting, paying local museums and galleries a visit, making pottery, joining a singing event, or being part of the local festival, anything! – It is always good to combine a or a few of your hobbies into the schedule. It’s like adding some spices to your favorite dish, which can improve your journey satisfaction greatly. 

6. Local Food

Yes! Do not forget to treat yourself nicely on a holiday. It does not have to be fine dining every day in expensive restaurants, but at least once during the trip, if you have a chance to taste fine local food, you will remember this travel longer than others. By trying regional specialties, you would enjoy not only the deliciousness of the meals but also learn about the cultures and histories of the land you are visiting. For us, a food tour is always a nice experience. Of course, there will be some foreign foods that aren’t your favorite; however, most of the time you would find at least one dish you love from the local cuisine. 

7. Relaxation

To make sure you are back home with good energy and health, relaxation during a trip is just as important as having a lot of travel experiences. We tend to not stuff our schedule with the suggested must-do list from the Internet. Instead, we take time to relax in different forms such as getting up late, swimming and resting by a water source, or reading in a green garden. Sometimes doing nothing is needed, too!

 
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A calm lake

8. Like-minded Companies

Travelling together with a soulmate or someone who shares similar values with you can enhance your pleasure during the time away from home. They don’t have to be there with you 24/7, yet sharing some special moments and feeling connected with them is a beautiful memory you won’t forget later in life. For solo travelers, a company can be your favorite fur friend or your diary. The importance is that you feel shared and warm when being surrounded by them.

9. Sunrise/ Sunset/ Sky Watching (add a bit of romance in)

We love to do these activities at least one time during our trip for the reason that we can totally forget about everything and immerse ourselves in the present moments without distractions – natural meditation sessions, that’s how we call them. 

Conclusion

The above list is our top element for a smooth holiday, what would you add to this list as element number 10? Share with us! We hope you’ve had a nice time reading this article – Have a happy day, no matter you are on the way or not!

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