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Travel with a purpose. Create a reason to go, even if it's just out of curiosity.
26 Ways to Enhance Your Travel Happiness
1. Travel with intention. Give yourself a reason to go, even if it's simply to satisfy your curiosity.
2. Keep your luggage simple, both literally and metaphorically. Remove all unnecessary items from your luggage.
3. Connect with nature at least once a day, whether it's taking a long hike up a mountain peak or simply admiring the shaded trees amidst a bustling city.
4. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.
5. Admire and evaluate the art, architecture, and beauty of any destination you visit.
6. Engage all your senses. Enjoy the softness of the hotel pillow, appreciate the colors of the cars on the street, or feel the warmth from handshakes with locals...
7. Travel during events or major holidays, and immerse yourself in the local life.
8. Dedicate time every day to do something you believe will bring more happiness than anything else.
9. Embrace personal challenges, whether it's watching a foreign film without subtitles or driving to a destination without a plan in mind.
10. Make friends with those around you.
11. Send a postcard to friends or family members when you return home.
12. Take a nap. If your body needs rest, listen to it.
13. Walk down a street you never intended to pass through.
14. Treat yourself to a souvenir. It doesn't matter if it's cheesy or truly meaningful. It'll be yours, and you'll cherish it for years to come.
15. Capture the moments that bring you joy. They'll help you get through tough times.
16. Greet a complete stranger in the language of the place you're traveling to.
17. Take time to be creative, even if it's just scribbling an interesting thought about something.
18. Spend time savoring delicious food. Don't rush it.
19. Occasionally, give someone a compliment.
20. Take care of yourself the best you can.
21. Don't be disheartened when things don't go as planned. It's not the end if a museum suddenly closes. There are plenty of other attractions for you to choose from, not necessarily museums.
22. Volunteer for a non-profit organization in a local community, even if it's just for a day.
23. Connect with the community around you. Take time to do something specific and meaningful in the local area you're visiting.
24. Always show gratitude when receiving help.
25. Smile at the children you meet along the way. Children are joyful and imaginative. And you'll be surprised by that.
26. Clearly articulate why you're traveling. Know exactly why you're here, right now, and not at any other time.
According to Matadornetwork.com
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourFebruary 10, 2015
