Whether your next holiday is to be an international getaway or a luxurious staycation, there are certain to be a variety of outdoor activities that you can get involved in. Doing so, you not only open yourself up to an exciting possibility, that of traversing beautiful environments or experiencing invigorating thrills, but often allows you to better understand a local culture and environment too.
These activities often have so much appeal that even those set on soaking up the sand, sea, and sunshine will have a hard time refusing the experience of them, whether that is to dive among vibrant coral reefs, soar across open skies, or scale a mountain to witness an unparalleled view.
While many destinations will likely have their own selection of outdoor activities, those that lend themselves to local climate and landscapes, there are three that can be enjoyed almost anywhere. These are each widely accessible and totally fulfilling experiences, and we are sharing them here.
Foraging
There are few activities that will immerse a person into nature as much as foraging, which a greater number of people are now realising. As a result, foraging courses are popping up more frequently across the globe. Visiting a location and learning about its flora, both how to identify and taste it, is remarkably fulfilling. It will allow you to gain a unique perspective on the local environment, its history, and its nutrition, as well as giving you plenty of ideas to take home with you too.
Lessons will often guide you around lesser-explored areas of your chosen destination before culminating in a cooking session that will demonstrate how to prepare your harvested ingredients, before having you taste them. For those who want to elevate their culinary experience or to truly understand an environment, foraging is a must.
Paddleboarding
Moreso than setting off in a boat, paddleboarding offers an unforgettable holiday experience by placing you right onto the water, enabling you to cooperate and control the board beneath you. This isn’t the only reason paddleboarding has grown in popularity. It’s easy for many to get started and, especially on a hot day, paddleboarding enables you to easily paddle out to quiet and idyllic areas to jump right off and swim in the water, something that isn’t as easy with alternatives such as kayaking.
If you’re a fan of the water, wanting a stress-free way to explore new areas, then paddleboarding is certainly for you. Alongside classes that can take you out and teach you the basics, there are also inflatable board options, which can make carrying your board very easy, which is perfect for getting to those lakes tucked away in hills and mountains.
Cliff Camping
Certainly not for the faint-hearted, cliff camping is certainly one of the more extreme outdoor activities one can undertake. However, as its desirability has grown more mainstream, there are now a number of easy ways to get started, without having to immediately rely upon your own skill and trepidation from the get-go.
Cliff camping is available in many locations but especially those with stunning sea views or high mountains. It takes you to another world, combining privacy, adrenaline, and the most amazing vistas you might ever experience. If you’re a thrill-seeker, this might be the next activity for you.
