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My last trip was 3 years ago with my family.
We went to  the Canary Islands Canarias Islands to spend the Easter holidays. It was an amazing trip. We decided to visit Tenerife because the children had never been there.
We stayed at a beautiful resort with swimming pool for six days. We had warm weather, it also rained a little, we couldn´t go swimming in the hotel's nice pool, because it wasn´t very hot. We also visited different towns and beaches.
On the second day we went hiking through the mountains of Teide Volcano, and the weather was very cold. We took many photos, we were there all day. We spent another day un the in a beautiful water park, the Siam Park where the children spent a magnificient day. Also did a great boat trip. I would like to repeat this trip.

Elsa Camiña

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My favourite type of holiday is some days in some place that I haven't stayed before. So, my friends and I once  decided to travel to Budapest.
I'd never been in Hungary before, we didn't know a lot of things about this place and we went to discover it.
This place has a surprise in its capital, because they are two cities separeted by the river Danubio that  are Buda and Pest. Both are communicated by many bridges to cross from one to the other.
While you walk in its streets you can see monuments of different cultures or religions, some of them are remembers of jewish who lived there.
This city has many awesome buildings and its famous architecture that is beautiful.
When you are in the centre of the city there are a lot of markets and typical restaurants where you can taste the typical food. A lot of dishes take paprika and other hot spices.
It's a beatiful place and I love it.
I hope to go soon.

Raquel Iglesias

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My favourite city to visit again and again is Berlín. I've travelled to Berlín several times, sometimes for work and sometimes for family reasons. I usually book a room in the Turkish quarter, whose manager is Spanish. Berlín is a very flat city and you can walk from the hotel to the Unter der Linden in 20 minutes. From there, you can visit the most importants sightseeing sights.
In the evening, you can visit the Friedrischain quarter, with a lot of restaurants and cafes.
The boat trip along the Spree River is very interesting.
You can visit the autenthic Wall in Bernauer Strasse.
Berlin is a cheaper city than other cities in Europe and the public transport offer is enormous. Underground, tram, bus, elevated train and, of course, bicycles.

Luis Rodriguez

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My last trip was to Avilés with my GAlician dance group in the summer of 2019.
It was a trip with many hours of performances with different groups from different places. We share the stage with Greeks, Scots and people from Madrid .
There was no time for sightseeing during the day, so at night we toured the old part of the city to get to know it.
It was a very fun trip in which we had a small mishap, one day, when we wanted to close the door of the room we were left with the handlebar in hand. It took them 2 days to fix the door.
I am looking forward to travelling as before.
Noelia Rey

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My last trip was ten months ago. I visited a friend in California with two more friends more.
We flew from Barcelona to Los Angeles. Our friend was waiting for us at the airport. In that moment we started our adventure. It was an amazing road trip for ten days.

We were in four states. We began visiting Sequoia and Death Valley National Park in California, then we visited Nevada with the Sin city, Las Vegas, Utah and Arizona with the amazing Grand Canyon and again, California, in the city of San Diego, with their its beaches to surf.

The last days we were in LA but we couldn't visit the city because the state of alarm began. Our flight was canceled, but finally, we arrived at home one day later.

Fátima.

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My last trip was two years ago. I go to Portonovo, Sanxenxo every year with my family but the last year we didn´t go. It was a relaxing experience. We stayed in an apartment next to the beach. We went to the beach the most part of the time but also we went shopping, did sightseeing and we did water sports.
Portonovo is on the coast of Galicia and the weather is hot but sometimes it rains. On a rain day we went to a Santiago de Compostela to visit the Cathedral, Another day we went to Vigo and we went shopping.
I loved arriving from being all afternoon at the beach and going for a swim in the pool as it got dark.

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My last trip was two years ago, before the pandemic. I travelled whit my family to India for 12 days. The round trip Madrid- New Delhi by plane was great: The boarding was fast  there was no turbulence, no noise, confortable seats, the hostesses were friendly and the food was tasty.
In India we visited Agra, the Taj Maha l, which is a beautiful pla ce. But the bad thing was the hotel: poor quality and  the showers were broken; the next day we changed hotel.
In Jaipur and New Delhi we had a great holladas, we did many things: sightseeing, cultural activities, souvenirs hunting, the city of monkey, we ride an elephant, eating out etc.
The  hotel was luxury and we had a tour guide, Ali, throughout the stay.
It was an unforgettable experience.
Monique

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The best trip I've ever had on my all life was when I went to India. I spend 15 days in the north and 15 days in the south. Everything was fantastic but the best of all was the food. The food was delicious and really spicy. The fruit was tasty.
The physical condition of the cows made me very sad. They were very skinny, by contrast, the elephants and dromedaries were well cared for. What about the monkeys? They are really dangerous, smart and bad.

All streets were crowded, chaotic and  full of trash, but in the middle of that the people were stress-free...
The most amazing monument was the Taj Mahal. It's impossible to describe it in words. You have to see it and admire its great beauty. Another place that has struck me was Varanasi and its river Ganges. It is really true all that is told about the river.
So, if you are the kind of person who likes strong contrast. Your next destination should be India.

Verónica Argibay.

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For Christmas last year I went  to London with two friends . We took a flight from Porto to Gartwick airport on January 1st.
The first day  we bought the London Pass, a card wich we could enter all the monuments for free for three days , the tourist bus and a boat trip on the river Thames .
Everyday we  chose a different route on the subway to see more  places.
It was very cold but it didn't rain . Our great surprise was when it was dark at four in the afternoon and it was night at five .
We visited  the main monuments of the city , we took a lot of photos  and we walked through Parliamente Square, Picadilly, Trafalgar Square... we went into some stores in Oxford Street and we bought souvenirs  at the Christmas  markets .
We saw wonderful views of the city from the London Eye  and The Shard.
We also had a lot of fun at Madame Thussaud or taking photos with different  snowmen  located near the river Thames.
As it was Christmas, the city was decorated with thousands of lights and giant  Christmas trees . In hyde Park we toured Wonderland Park and the big lake iluminated at night.
We live five intense days in London , we hope to return to this great city because there are many other things  we want to see.   Manuela Garrido.

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My last trip was a year ago.
I went to Nápoles in Italy to spend a few days with my friends.
We decided to visit Napoles, because there was the Pompeii ruins, and I a friend told me that it was the best place to eat Pizza.
It was the best experience of my life, because I saw many incredible places that I had never seen before.
The best part of the trip was the sightseeing, because every time I saw any monument or building I would take photos like crazy and I came to talk to the people  there to ask them the story behind the monuments. It was so crazy
If you want a crazy experience, with incredible views and magnificent food, Italy is your destination.
It was an amazing trip for me, and I would like to repeat it some days.

Mónica González

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My last trip was a year ago. I went to Marrakesh to spend the Christmas holidays. It was an amazing experience. I stayed in a typical bed and breakfast called riad in the middle of the Medina. The atmosphere there was completely different from a town in Spain. The streets were crowded, there was a lot of chaotic traffic and noises, smells. I particularly loved the colours. The locals were really kind, although sometimes it was a bit stressful because they were trying to sell you something all the time.
I also went on a trip to the Atlas mountains where I could see parts of the dessert and little villages.
If you want to experience something different I recommend you to visit Marrakesh!

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Tips for Relaxing Holidays
Learn the art of calm travel.
Look around any departures lounge on a busy bank holiday, and you'll notice many people don't appear to believe that the words "travel" and "calm" can belong together. But with a little bit of planning and the right mindset, it's surprisingly easy to get where you're going without busting a blood vessel - and even to relax while you're there!

Choose the right destination

If you're planning time off from a stressful job or a busy daily schedule, choose a holiday destination where you can truly switch off while you're away. For some people, this means relaxing on a beach; for others, it might be walking in the mountains or cycling somewhere picturesque; or how about a spa retreat to relax and recharge? What you want to avoid is an overpacked schedule while you're away - so choose a place where simply making time for your favourite leisure activity (or even doing nothing at all) is as pleasant as heading off on constant day trips and sightseeing excursions.

Pick your travel time wisely

If you have the option, try to avoid travelling at times of year when half the country will be trying to travel with you. Bank holidays and Christmas are peak times for getaways, leading to traffic-filled roads and long, stressful queues at airport security. If your diary is flexible, aim to avoid these times altogether; or if travelling around a bank holiday makes economic or scheduling sense for you, try to take a day off either side to make your journey in a relatively calm setting. Think about the time of day you travel as well - try to avoid flight times that leave you struggling to the airport at rush hour, or running for the last train of the night when you arrive home.

Choose your travel mates wisely

Cast your mind back to your least-relaxing holiday, and the chances are the stress you experienced had something to do with the company you were keeping. Travelling with someone who has different priorities from you can work if the relationship is good enough to allow compromise, but can be a recipe for disaster if it means neither of you get the chance to do what you really want. Find a like-minded travel companion who shares your appreciation for hill-walking, art galleries and Etruscan architecture - or if you don't know anyone who fits the bill, try going it alone.

Pack smart

Putting a little forethought into what you need to pack (and how you will pack it) can save you panicked dashes to the shops the day before you travel, or from opening up your suitcase to find none of the clothes you've packed fit, match or suit the climate. Aim to pack light (do you really need four pairs of strappy stilettos for a 7-night beach break?) and keep medicines, valuables and items of personal importance in your hand luggage. See our guide to packing like a pro.

Give yourself plenty of time

Ever been stuck in a mile-long motorway tailback on the way to the airport, or sat on a motionless train or tube with the check-in clock ticking? Delays can and do happen, so factor in plenty of time to your journey and you'll rock up to Departures in a much calmer frame of mind. If you have an early morning flight (or don't fancy a rush-hour drive), consider booking an airport hotel for the night before you travel. You'll wake up in the place you need to be, and that goes a long way to bringing travel stress levels down. Booking an airport lounge is a wonderful treat and can be a great way to relax before your holiday - enjoy a glass of bubbly with runway views before take-off and avoid the general airport hustle.

Try a morning yoga session

A gentle breathing and stretching session by the pool or on the beach can really help you find your inner calm. Either join a local class (many holiday resorts and even campsites offer yoga sessions) or set your own sequence of poses. If you're near a beach, the warm sunshine, fresh sea air and gentle resistance from the sand should really help you kickstart your day; otherwise any quiet space will do. Finish with a freshly-squeezed juice from the breakfast buffet for bonus wellbeing points. For more tips on holiday fitness, read our guide on how to stay fit while travelling. .

Switch off the laptop

The rise of the 'worliday' (working holiday) means more and more travellers are taking laptops away with them to catch up on work emails, check documents and keep in touch with the office. Laptops and tablets can be useful entertainment for long journeys and there are reasons you might want to take one away with you, but if you must take one with you for work (some people find it less stressful to clear emails before returning to work) try to limit the time you spend catching up with the office. An hour in the evening before dinner is more than enough.

Put the phone down, too

Your smartphone is another thing that has its uses when travelling abroad - checking maps, transport timetables and local information is easier than ever thanks to mobile devices and widespread WiFi - but unwinding properly is often easier if you're not constantly plugged in. Resist the urge to Instagram everything and save the hashtags for when you get home; keeping your smartphone holstered means you have the opportunity to connect with the world around you at your own pace, in your own way, and with #nofilter.

Get outdoors

Wherever you head in the world - whether it's up an Alp for a week of downhill skiing, to a picturesque coastline for some R&R, or into the woods with a tent - be sure to take the opportunity to get outside. Modern work patterns mean that many of us spend our days in air-conditioned offices with windows that don't open if we're anywhere near a window at all; fresh air and sunshine really do have a restorative effect on office-tired bodies. Get moving with a spot of cycling, swimming or light walking and you'll find your muscles unwind, your spirits lift and you'll probably even sleep better at night. Don't forget to slap on a good SPF!

Catch up on your zzzzzzzs

Holidays should be a time for sleeping in and resting up, but it's amazing how easy it is to find yourself losing out on sleep when on holiday. Late nights at the beach bar followed by early morning starts for sightseeing trips (or just to catch the hotel buffet) mean some of us get less sleep on holiday than we would at home. Make yourself a promise that you won't set an alarm while you're away unless it's absolutely essential - for example, if there's an unmissable travel connection. Allow yourself to sleep in and find a tasty brunch at a local cafe instead of rushing to the buffet; schedule a nap for after lunch; and go sightseeing in the late afternoon, when temperatures are cooler and the light is better for photography anyway. Trouble sleeping on uncomfortable or unfamiliar pillows? Travel like a pro and pack a pillow from home â€" we guarantee a better night's sleep. Check out our favourite travel pillows for some relaxing inspiration.

Colouring books

Adult colouring books have surged in popularity, and we are completely on-board. Taking an hour out of your day, whether on the plane, train, or beach-side, to enjoy some colouring therapy is a great way to relax. We've even put together a free printable colouring sheet that you can take along on your next holiday. If you haven't already joined in on this relaxing craze, the kids will undoubtedly happily oblige.

If you found this post on tips for relaxing holidays helpful, you may want to read more of our Before You Go articles. Also check out our travel blog for additional inspiration and travel tips to make your holidays hassle-free!
If you enjoyed this post like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our YouTube channel. Written by Lise Smith, a former contributor to Lonely Planet's India guidebook - she's seen her fair share of hotel rooms (both grotty and glamorous!). She learned to walk in a hotel corridor in Tunisia, and at the age of three had been on more aeroplanes than buses. Lise writes for a number of local news, technology and arts publications.

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Learn the art of calm travel. Look around any departures lounge on a busy bank holiday, and you'll notice many people don't appear to believe that the words "travel" and "calm" can belong together. But with a little bit of planning and the right mindset, it's surprisingly easy to get where you're going without busting a blood vessel - and even to relax while you're there!

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Swimming in Malta

It's 7pm when I fly into Gozo for a week's swimming break. There's a hazy evening light and buildings are sunbleached and grubby from lack of rain. The taxi smells of old cigarettes and air fresheners as we drive past dry fields, gravel, scrub and stone walls.

It is hard to believe the thing that brought me here is water, but Malta has some of the clearest sea in the Mediterranean, and an hour later a group of swimmers are exchanging introductions by a small bay.

There are 12 of us, including Parvel, the first Russian to swim the Channel, Egg, the second Brit to have a whole hand of fingers sewn back on, and Sarni, a gay Maori opera singer who's built like a prize bull. More than 50% of people who go on a trip with SwimTrek return for another (me among them). The only thing you can predict is that you will be surrounded by a lot of characters.

The following morning we are sunning ourselves on a boat, Mgarr harbour twinkling around us, while our trip leader decides what to do, and Carol, a glamorous glacier swimmer, paints everyone's toenails pink and blue. The wind is up and it's "lumpy city", says JCR, an English Channel swimmer who is leading the trip. JCR has something of Captain Bligh about him: he's clearly in charge, but already the consensus below decks is that he has no idea where he's going.

In the end we motor about two minutes around the corner and swim back hugging high cliffs to avoid the choppier water. We cover 3km in an hour, our heads full of new things - the feeling of salt water after a long winter, a new country, each other.

After lunch, we do another cliff swim, ending in a sandy bay full of shoals of silvery fish. We're supposed to walk home, but it's sunny, the sand is golden and there's a cafe on the beach, so we decide to stay and order musty white wine and bruschetta. Soon someone else orders more. JCR sits patiently waiting for the mutiny to blow over.

Finally, we set off up the cliff, JCR holding an A4 map that shows Gozo. And the whole of Malta. It features two roads but no goat tracks. And we are on a goat track. An hour later we are back overlooking the cafe. An hour and five minutes later, Parvel is leading a second uprising, gesticulating wildly at the other end of the goat track to JCR. Parvel's sense of direction has a lot of supporters, but English politeness gets in our way, so after two and a half hours we're still playing follow my leader through deserted towns.

The next morning, after breakfast of ripe tomatoes, hardboiled eggs, tinned peaches and coffee, we start out swimming the 2km from a beach on Gozo to the Blue Lagoon on Comino. The water is so clear and blue that the occasional jellyfish 12ft below is the only thing that gives a sense of depth.

We swim on in the sunshine, and the jellyfish start coming in thicker and shallower. We speed up and start dodging them as if we are evading bullets. Someone gets lashed on the foot. One drifts past my thigh. Group injuries are sustained in quick succession: cheek, foot and shoulder. We've huddled together now, swimming as a group. It's a mistake: we can't swerve, and the churning water throws the poisonous tentacles upwards. Suddenly it dawns on us that the jellyfish are confined to the mouth of the lagoon, and we all start thrashing towards the support boats like fish being bombed in the water.

We get out, energised and wide-eyed from the scare. The lashes are like little whips that burn and quickly subside. The boat takes us into the bright turquoise lagoon, which is free of jellyfish, protected from wind and full of soft coral, small yellow cardinal fish, goat fish and flying gurnards clearly visible through the water. Someone stuffs some coins down their trunks and we swim in for ice creams.

The next day it's the big crossing - a 5-6km swim from Gozo to Malta. Mark wakes up dreaming of jellyfish, trying to shoo the bed posts away. By now we know each other's rhythms and five of us swim together, arms and legs synchronised, like a pod of dolphins. We make it in one and a half hours. Marian, a tiny 60-year-old who learned the crawl three years ago, is first in and last out, and it's a group victory when she crawls on to the rocks.

We spend the rest of the afternoon on the boat sharing swimming tips and suncream. There's a beach to lie on, rocks to swim to and fish aplenty. The rest of the party have more swims ahead, including a trek through the Azure Window, a rock arch, to Fungus Rock, a volcanic plug, but I have to head back to London. We dine on red sea bream and steamed vegetables while Egg tells stories. "I expected more swimming than drinking," says Parvel, raising a glass.
Kate Rew

· A six-day guided trip costs from £655, B&B at Hotel San Andrea with SwimTrek (020-8696 6220 swimtrek.com). Non-swimming partners are welcome. Fly to Malta from various UK airports with .

Yoga, Ibiza

Ibiza's growing reputation as a chilled location for yoga has encouraged a raft of excellent teachers to roll out their mats around the island over the summer months. Ibiza Yoga offers classes behind the startling turquoise water and honeyed sand of Benirras Bay, taken by a rotating gaggle of instructors with exotic names like Jax and Liliana, all practised in Ashtanga First Series. Head for Villa Palmas, a Moorish finca with rustic décor.

· 020-7419 0999, ibizayoga.com. From £450pp per week half-board inc six yoga sessions.

Paragliding, France

If you really have to soar high above the earth attached to a tiny canopy, it's nice to know there's a soft place to land. Or crash. The 107m-high Grand Dune de Pyla near Arachon on France's southwest coast is Europe's biggest pile of sand and one of the best places to learn paragliding, with a reliable sea breeze from 11am to 4pm. Better still, it's only five minutes' walk from your spacious mobile home - so no bottling out and blaming the traffic. Suitable for beginners.

· British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (0870 199 7343, sunsoar-paragliding.com) has six days for £645pp, inc instruction, accommodation at a campsite and transfers. Fly to Bordeaux.

Kiteboarding, Lanzarote

Take one sparsely populated, four-mile-long beach, blend with 23C water and warm North African wind, then sprinkle with regular surf. It's the perfect recipe for kiteboarding - and Lanzarote's Famara Beach is the place to learn. You'll start by flying kites on the sand, move on to being dragged through the water and, finally, hopefully, get up on the board.

· Active Adventures (0871 231 1123, activeadventures.co.uk) has a week's training with accommodation and transfers from £426. Alternatively, try daily tuition for £83, and stay at the lovely 18th-century Caserio de Mozaga: i-escape.com has doubles from £50. Fly to Lanzarote.

Windsurfing, Crete

The village of Paleohora is nicknamed the Nymph of the Libyan Sea. There's no mention in ancient Greek literature of boards, sails or wetsuits - but, bar the occasional odyssey, the Greeks weren't big on wet adrenaline in those days. Since then the village has become known as a windsurfing hotspot.

· Get kit and reasonably priced tuition from the beachside Happy Surf (0030 28230 42 424 - warning: they're happier surfing than answering the phone). Stay at Olive Tree Cottages from around £417 a week in a two-person room (+28230 42 305, accommodation-crete.com). Fly to Chania from Manchester or Gatwick with thomsonfly.com.

Surfing, Ireland

While mammoth waves such as those off the coast of Co Clare have hogged Irish surfing headlines, it's best to learn on something a little less punchy. Head to Rossnowlagh Beach in Co Donegal, just north of the "surf capital" Bundoran. We like its gently crumbling waves and fantastically named surf school. Fin McCool (00 35 3 86804 9909, donegalsurfing.com) has an international pro tour judge as head instructor and daily lessons for £28.

· Stay nearby at cosy Heron's Cover (00353 71982 2070, heronscove.ie) with two nights' B&B and one dinner for £118pp. Fly to Donegal from Glasgow with aerarann.com, or London to Derry with ryanair.com.

Dance and Tai Chi, Lefkas

Beach activities? That'll involve surf, sun and wind, won't it? Head to Healthy Options on the Greek island of Lefkas and you can chuck fancy footwork into the mix. The fitness and activity centre offers contemporary and Greek dance, along with salsa workshops and slightly more serene tai chi, directly behind Vassiliki beach. There are en-suite rooms and, should you fancy broadening your repertoire, yoga, Pilates and hikes.

· Healthy Options' (0844 499 2909, healthy-option.co.uk) Dance and Movement Weeks start June 1 and 8 (other dates to follow) from £569pp inc flights, transfers, room-only accommodation and tuition.

Land yachting, Kent

Fancy a wind-in-your-hair blast without a speed camera in sight? Land yachting on Kent's two-mile-long Greatstone Beach near Dungeness - the sport's answer to Silverstone - could be the answer. You'll be taught the basics over a weekend, and hopefully blown along a 30m-wide strip of hard sand by the perfect onshore easterly. You won't hit the 60mph reached by veterans, but it'll feel damn fast and you'll get a good grounding in the skills required by racing pilots.

· Two-day course with Kirawee Land Yachts (01797 362132, landyachting.co.uk) costs £140. Stay nearby at historic Martinfield Manor with doubles from £65 per night: 01797 363802, martinfieldmanor.co.uk

Hiking, Tasmania

One of the world's more unusual hikes barely leaves sea level, with 99 per cent of the path covering pristine beaches. Bay of Fires has tropical ingredients - bleached powder sand, emerald briny waters - in comfortably temperate northeast Tasmania, where, over four days, it mixes relaxed guided walking with swimming and kayaking. After crossing an impossibly photogenic necklace of coves and vast, deserted beaches, you stay in an eco lodge, the only building in the wilderness, with a deck straight out of Grand Designs.

· 0061 36391 9339, bayoffires.com.au. £915pp full board, inc guides and transfers. Fly to Launceston via Melbourne from £996 with Quantas (08457 747 767, qantas.co.uk).

Surfing, Brazil

Surfing and capoeira go together like Boris Johnson and shaggy blond mops. The Brazilian blend of martial arts and dance, famed for boosting elasticity and endurance, is the perfect discipline for riding the waves - and for acquiring taut abs and a whiplash physique. Zoco Boardriding provides the week-long surf camp on Itacaré Beach and happily connects you with the excellent, English-language capoeira beginners' courses run by Grupo Luanda (about £1.50 a day).

· 0871 218 0360, zocotravel.com. Surf week from £355pp, inc tuition and video analysis, B&B beachfront accommodation and transfers. Fly to Ilhéus via Lisbon and Salvador for £832 (0845 058 5858, trailfinders.com).

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There's just so much to spend your money on in cities. So much to buy, so many places with entrance fees, so many places to eat, so many attractions!

But they do say the best things in life are free, and that's especially true when it comes to travelling.

Here are a few of my favourite free things to do in almost every city around the world.

Most major cities will offer a free walking tour. They're all run by different companies so just Google it to find one. Free walking tours give you the chance to explore some of the city's best sites with the informative guidance of a local tour guide. Many of these tours will depart from hostels and hotels or meet at central locations in the city, meaning it's pretty straightforward to join the tour.

The guides are usually passionate locals who want to share their beloved city but remember that they do work on tips. This means the free tours are often better than the paid tours because they rely on people being impressed by their service. Be kind and don't be the tight arse traveller who refuses to tip the guide!

If you're in a city that doesn't offer a free walking tour, check your phone for a walking tour app. I did this in Lille and found some great walking tours. GPSmycity.com have really good apps for around £3-£4 in 470 cities.

There's no better way to soak up the atmosphere of a city than at the local market. From the aromas and flavours of fresh food to the fabrics and questionable souvenirs of arts and crafts stands, markets are a great source of entertainment and an insight into local lives.

Remember to look out for the free food samples on offer. Whether it is regional ham at a stand in Barcelona's La Boqueria Market or tasty cheese at a dairy stand in London's Borough Market, you'll get a great flavour for the city you're visiting. (And come on, who doesn't love free food!?)

We're lucky in London's that most of the top museums and galleries, such as the Natural History Museum and the Tate Modern, are completely free to visit. Unfortunately it isn't the same for museums in all of the world's major cities. However, every city will have a list of free museums and galleries to visit, even if it isn't the one adorning the front of your guidebook. So while Paris may not offer free entry to the world-famous Louvre museums, you can enjoy free entry to the city's Carnavalet Museum, dedicated to the fascinating history of Paris.

If you plan to visit a lot of museums and galleries and you're in a city where they're not free, look into getting a city pass card. Most cities have them, although they all have a different name. They usually cost about £30 for two days and give you access to all the major museums and galleries, a few attractions, a boat tour or bus tour and they often include public transport too. They often come with a booklet full of discount coupons for bars and restaurants.

Tip for bloggers: I'm not suggesting you become a blagging blogger but you can often get free access to museums with a press pass. You may not have a press pass but sometimes a bit of charm and a professional business card are all you need to gain access to museums and galleries. Don't take the piss but if you're going to be promoting the attraction on your blog then you might as well try.

Sometimes there's no need to head to that informative museum or engaging gallery, simply chatting to a friendly and knowledgeable local is all you'll need to paint a full picture of the city you're visiting. Locals are keen to tip-off holidaymakers as to some of the best kept secrets in their hometown. Don't feel shy about chatting up a stranger next time you're away - they can be far better than the guidebooks.

I often find chatty old men and hotel receptionists to be the best local guides!

Try to co-ordinate your trip with a carnival or festival and the city will be chocker with free performances. Sometimes larger festivals can push up the prices for hotels and flights so you need to find the right sized festival to financially gain!

Whether it's the colour and chaos of Chinese New Year in Beijing, Day of the Dead in Mexico City, Holi in Delhi or Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, get involved with the vibrancy and culture of a festival or carnival.

Meanwhile, simply meandering along a tourist street or through a pretty park will see you land at the feet of a free theatre performance, lunchtime orchestra concert or spontaneous poetry reading.

TimeOut.com is one of the best websites to find the latest events in many cities around the world.

I'm often desperate to find a quiet patch of grass in a city and most cities have gorgeous parks to chill out in. Parks can often be a major city attract such as the iconic Central Park of New York, the remarkable Keukenhof in Lisse, Netherlands, or the English Garden in Munich.

Why not pack yourself a picnic with a bottle of champers to enjoy in the park. You'll save yourself a fortune by avoiding the restaurant with 'beautiful park views'. You're in the park, it doesn't get much better than that!

If there are any other book worms out there, you will understand my love for libraries!

Admittedly, not all libraries were created equal. Some libraries are boring buildings that are ugly on the inside and out. But some libraries are beautiful, fascinating and filed with charm, history and local information.

Read up on the theft of Anne Frank's bike in the Amsterdam City Archives, sift through old books in the Glasgow School of Art Library or tiptoe between the desks at New York Library.

Marvelling at some of the world's most impressive and iconic churches and cathedrals is one of my favourite things to do in a city. I could spend hours photographing the sunlight dancing off the spires of Prague's Tyn Church or discovering a new favourite gargoyle on Notre Dame de Paris. Many churches are also free to enter so get yourself inside to check out the even more impressive interior.

While it can be tempting to splash the cash in beautiful boutiques and alluring shopping malls, splurging abroad can be one of the most costly aspects of a holiday. Opt for window shopping instead if you think you can resist the temptation to buy. Often the shopping centres and malls themselves can be an attraction, such as Kuala Lumpur's incredible KLCC, sat in the shadow of the Petronas Towers.

If you're a shopaholic, check out the city's vintage shopping scene for a more affordable option. I love picking up vintage pieces when I'm travelling as them makes it even more unique and special and way better than tacky souvenirs.

One of the best ways to discover a new city is to combine your sightseeing with some exercise. Use an app like MapMyRun and you'll find some great jogging routes around your holiday destination, passing famous landmarks and trotting through pretty parks. You'll cover ground quickly as well, perfect if you're on a whirlwind break and have been a little too optimistic with scale of your trip itinerary.

I'm the first to admit that I love food and drink tours and they're usually great value for money. But if you're on a strict budget, create your own tour with a group of friends. Use TripAdvisor to select the best restaurants and bars, plot them on a map and then set out to eat and drink as much as you can. Share one meal or one bottle of wine between the group before moving on to the next place for round #2. It will take longer than a traditional food tour as you'll have to wait for each meal but that's part of the fun. This often works best at food markets where street food is available without waiting around.

Most cities have bikes available to hire for just a couple of pounds per day. Grab a map and plot your bike tour to take you past some of the city's main attractions and then away from the city centre to see a different side to the city.
What's your favourite free thing to do in cities?

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Make Camping Even More Fun

Camping can be lots of fun. Sleeping outdoors and getting away from the hassle of the daily grind can be refreshing, and there is plenty of time for leisure and games. It can be a great time to try new activities or get back into hobbies you used to love.

Here are some fun things to do while camping, including water activities, sports, and games to play. You will also find things to do on rainy days and activities to do in the tent. There are ideas for nighttime and suggestions for the most fun places to camp.

You'll never have a dull camping trip again!

Water Activities

There are tons of exciting things you can do in the water if your campsite is near a lake, river, pool, or another body of water. Some of these activities are exhilarating, while others are for lazy, relaxing days. Slip on your bathing suit and have some fun in the water.

Learn How to Skip a Rock

Fun Things to Do While You're Camping

Skip stones

Build a sand castle

Fish

Swim

Float or lounge

Boat, canoe, or kayak

Go water skiing

Go tubing

Ride a wave runner

Play water volleyball or basketball

Dive

Snorkel

Go zorbing (check out the video below!)

Even if you aren't camping near water, you can still play with water. Try these fun suggestions that are great for cooling off on hot days:

Have a water balloon fight

Attack each other with squirt guns

If you are at a site that has utilities, bring an inflatable wading pool and fill it with water

Line a truck bed with a tarp and fill it with water for a makeshift pool

Aqua Zorbing

Sports and Physical Activities

Get up and get moving. There are tons of sports and physical activities that can be done while camping.

There are easy sports that don't require a lot of physical movement and other sports that are very active. Pick ones that suit your style and have fun playing.

Disc golf (frisbee golf)

Horseshoes

Ringtoss

Blongo (hillbilly golf)

Corn Hole

Lawn bowling

Soccer

Football

Kickball

Baseball

Bikes

Hiking

Spelunking (caving): Make sure you have an experienced guide with you

Rock climbing

Tree climbing

If you have a lot of people with you, these active games are fun to play:

Capture the Flag

Hide-and-seek

Sardines

Tag (there are dozens of variations)

Red Rover

Play Games

What better time is there to play games than while camping? There aren't as many distractions like televisions and computers. Games are entertaining and promote cooperation and family bonding.

Card games are perfect for camping. Cards are easy to pack and can be slipped into backpacks for easy access. Bring a deck of normal cards-there are limitless games to play with it. Other card games suitable for camping are Uno, Phase 10, Fluxx, Rook, Old Maid, Five Crowns, Quiddler, and Apples to Apples. Pack the cards in plastic freezer bags so you don't lose any or get them wet.

Board games can also be fun to play while camping, especially if you have a picnic table or other place to play. Keep in mind that pieces are easily lost in the outdoors.

Games like charades and I Spy are ideal because you don't have to bring anything with you to play them.

Bring paper and a pencil. Then you can play Hangman, Tic-Tac-Toe, and Dots.

Test Your Survival Skills
Play Man vs. Wild or Survivor by learning how to tie special knots, make a fire, or set a trap. Set up an obstacle course to test your endurance.

Exploring Nature

Part of the joy of camping is being close to nature. Explore the great outdoors with these activities. Be sure to respect the area where you are: Don't disturb or damage the wildlife!

Birdwatching

Animal watching

Collecting fireflies in a jar

Bug collecting

Nature gathering (pine cones, rocks, flowers, etc.)

Leaf collecting

Searching for wild berries, nuts, and other edible plants

Having a scavenger hunt

Going on a photo safari, taking pictures of the flora and fauna you find

Looking for evidence of Big Foot (or other creatures)

Picking berries

Whittling

Collecting firewood or kindling

Finding the perfect walking stick

Geocaching: Check out the video to find out more

Play Botanist
Familiarize yourself with both the edible and the poisonous plants in the area.

An Explanation of Geocaching

Relaxation

Most people go camping to get away from the stress and busyness of everyday life, so take it easy. Relax and let the rest of the world fade away with these ideas for chilling out.

Swing in a hammock

Watch the trees blowing in the breeze

Listen to nature

Take lots of naps

Daydream and let your mind wander

Float on the water

Stargaze

Activities to Play in the Tent

There are times when you will need stuff to do in the tent. You might get stuck inside on rainy days, and you will be in the tent at night, too. If everyone else is sleeping, you may need a quiet activity to do.

These are things that can be done easily in a tent:

Read books or magazines

Read aloud to each other

Card games

Board games

Crafting (knitting, sewing, drawing)

Watch movies on portable devices

Play on other electronic devices (iPods, iPads, Gameboys, etc.)

Make up stories to tell each other

Snuggle

The Best Rainy Day Activities
1. Reading

2. Card games

3. Playing in the rain!

Nighttime Activities

There's plenty to do in the nighttime while camping as well. The darkness can be more thrilling out in the woods without all the lights of the city.

Play spooky games to get your heart pounding or do things to light up the night.

Make shadow puppets

Go for a nighttime walk

Play flashlight tag

Play hide and seek in the dark

Go for a midnight swim

Study the stars

Shoot off fireworks or release sky lanterns (depending on fire danger)

Play glow-in-the-dark bowling: Put glow sticks in 2-liter bottles filled with water and use a ball to knock them down

Around the Campfire

Hanging out around the campfire is one of the most memorable camping experiences. These are some activities to do by the firelight:

Tell ghost stories

Play Truth or Dare

Sing campfire songs

Play a guitar, harmonica, or another instrument

Dance around the fire

Try out new varieties of s'mores

Reenact your favorite story, scene-by-scene

Make colored fire: Packages of colored fire crystals or pine cones are sold at most camping supply stores

Other Camping Ideas

Bring pets along while you are camping. They can join in on the fun.

Invite friends and family to go with you for company. Let the children bring friends to help keep them occupied.

Meet other campers. Talk and socialize. You meet very interesting people while camping. You may even make new friends you'll continue to keep in touch with.

Bring lights and decorations to make your campsite look cheery.

Try new camping recipes and food.

Make Campfire Crescent Dogs

Make Campfire Baked Banana Boats

Camping Poll

Built-in Fun

The easiest way to make sure you and the kids don't get bored while camping is to camp somewhere with built-in entertainment.

Pools

Some places even have "lazy rivers" and water slides

Playground equipment

Game rooms (pool tables, air hockey, arcade games)

Horseback riding

Miniature golf

Daily activities (group games, movie nights, crafts, lessons)

Themed weekends (holiday and seasonal activities)

Water sports (canoes, kayaks, wave runners)

Certain locations might have zorbing and zip lines

Many campgrounds offer amenities that will keep you occupied. Look for these activities when deciding where you will stay. Pick a place that offers something your family enjoys doing.

This is a list of common amenities campgrounds often have. Some of these will vary on a site-by-site basis:

If you camp at a tourist spot or near an attraction (like an amusement park or a natural wonder), you'll be sure to have plenty to do. Below, you will find some of the best places to camp near attractions in the U.S.

So pack your gear and get busy having fun camping!
This content is accurate and true to the best of the author's knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.
10 Most Fun Places to Camp in the US

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Cynthia Zirkwitz from Vancouver Island, Canada on September 15, 2020:

Wow-- you have provided an infinite number of camping activity ideas to engage and prevent premature return trips home. Bravo!

Karen on August 17, 2020:

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عالم حواء from saudi arabia on July 12, 2020:

thank you great sharing .

Once and Midzy and Blink and Army on July 03, 2020:

Omg our camping trip was so fun because of this website thank you

Stunts on June 25, 2020:

This has been very helpful! And will help me and my family have a better camping experience.

GABBY on June 23, 2020:

Do you have any other ideas?

Morgan Smith on May 25, 2020:

It's cool

Billy on May 15, 2020:

Thank You We Had So Much Fun Cause Of Your Guide

Blake on May 13, 2020:

next weekend I'm going camping for the first time in my life I have a feeling it's going to be really fun

z on May 03, 2020:

i think this will be fun for camping in are yared :) o waty ok sorry

Blaire on May 02, 2020:

This didn't help because we are in a tent in our backyard.

Emily on April 23, 2020:

Nice. I like the idea

Jeff on April 18, 2020:

That didn't really help because we are camping in our tent inside but thanks anyway. Maybe you can make a list of things you can do if your camping inside.

Richard from Texas on April 01, 2020:

Great tips. Thanks

Audrey Trevino on March 15, 2020:

This gave me lots of ideas! This is very helpful in my opinion!

Trash on March 09, 2020:

Nothing good. I had to make a essay about camping but this website told me NOTHING

autumn on December 11, 2019:

i love camping and these are some awesome things to do

Marshmallow Lover on December 02, 2019:

It didn't say toasting marshmallows... That's a fun activity.

Waton on October 23, 2019:

This is un helpfull

sara on July 26, 2019:

good job

Rojane Cruz from Manila on July 22, 2019:

I never imagine doing shadow puppets when we were in camping but it will surely love by my siblings if I do this. Thank you for your tips Candace I hope you also visit this website.

Aditi Basu Roy on June 10, 2019:

We are looking for fun filled Night camping on 21st June 2019 near Noida Delhi. Can you please help?

Bob on May 19, 2019:

Thank you guys so much!! You made it the best camping trip ever for me, my wife and our two beautiful girls.

Bela on April 19, 2019:

I love this me and my family was so bored but now we are having so much fun

A Human from Earth on March 25, 2019:

Good Ideas!

Madi on December 11, 2018:

Awesome but make more fun one's please

ann on October 01, 2018:

its an exciting site for research for tourism students who are planning for a camp it has help me alot.....thanks

A Google User on August 25, 2018:

Love it!

MCAFEEsupport on July 25, 2018:

Finding direction always seems to be a challenge for blogging. Writing engaging content isn't nearly as hard as providing content that readers want to read. They go hand in hand, but it's all too easy to feel like a blog has multiple personalities.

James on June 18, 2018:

Best advice and list I have found. So excited to go camping this week with my 2 kids!!!!

Daisy on June 10, 2018:

This is great!

It has helped lots and it was very fun trying them all out the most effective one would definaitly be crafting as it is time consuming and makes you fell lots of self accomplishment. I highly recommend it.

Sophie desmearoux on May 29, 2018:

I like your site

karinaomg on April 16, 2018:

this was really helpful thank you now i cannot wait to go camping this wqas some really helpful advice onthing you took this page very well : )

Camping on March 22, 2018:

Great ideas!I was also thinking maybe everyone could help gather sticks to make a fire without a lighter or matches.I think it sounds fun and could be educational.But if you do this be careful.Make sure you know the rules where you are camping.

Not telling on December 24, 2017:

You wher a lot of help thank you sooooo much I'm going Hollister Hills ca

CCCCCC on November 20, 2017:

Oml that god you made this really helps jk didnt really help. No info

#catdog123 on October 21, 2017:

camping is so hip now i love it so much now my kids don't bother me. thanks :)

Ruby Fan on August 29, 2017:

This has made me so much more positive! Thanks

Reallocate on May 26, 2017:

Hi do you have any idea for camping outdoor activities for kids

Grayce on April 19, 2017:

thank you I'm so excited to go camping now

Outdoor Kings on August 22, 2016:

Very helpful information. Thanks

Tent Trailer Camper on July 19, 2016:

Since childhood I have been camping. I'm now 75, and using a tent on a trailer to stay safely and dryly above the ground, but otherwise the same outdoor cooking and activities from decades ago. Our favorite places are along the Oregon and Washington coasts and inland among the foothills of the Cascade Range, both on the wet and dry sides. In 2006 we took my mother at age 101 around the U.S. camping along the way. It is hard to get kids off their electronic games and texting even out there since cell towers are everywhere. Riding along from one campsite to another is a wonderful opportunity for Mom and Dad to teach the kids songs that they can sing together around the campfire. Do you know a limerick song? an alphabet song? some funny songs you wouldn't think of singing at home? We used to find letters on license plates in alphabetical order, and we had a missing word game and an "I Spy" game to pass our driving time, which sometimes became the starting point for some good family discussions.

D H Marks from China on April 10, 2016:

This is a very thorough list. Well done for that. I myself prefer to do things I wouldn't probably do in my neighborhood park, which leaves out most sports. Honestly, the mention of sports brings back memories of a camping trip when I was a kid when we played baseball. It was stuffy and hot and just uncomfortable overall, so not a pleasant experience. I've been wanting to go geocaching for years. I also want to try zip-lining. I love the water as long as it's not stagnant (or filled with alligators and/or poisonous snakes--looking at you, Florida). My favorite, though, is hiking. I was never good at sports (aside from swimming) so I found my niche when I was out-hike my family on hiking trips. No skill was required; just the perseverance to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Another favorite memory is spending the day in the tent with the ocean breeze wafting through, reading one of my favorite books to my sister.

Glenn Anderson from Airlie Beach on March 31, 2016:

Great Hub. So many ideas to make camping better :) Thanks

Judy Specht from California on February 20, 2016:

You have given me so many new ideas. Would love to see what the life guards would do if we brought an inflatable pool to the lake for the youngest grand baby. -Love the recipes too. For some reason cooking while camping is fun, while cooking at home is dull. Nicely done hub

GreenMind Guides from USA on November 11, 2015:

I think that this is a great hub. You really write well and I enjoyed seeing what you had to say about camping -- great tips! Well done and I think HubPages could use more writers like you. Thanks!

Ahtasham Bajwa from Lahore, Pakistan on October 18, 2015:

Thanks a lot about all these fantastic ideas. i was looking forward to go on camping with my cousins. So this article helps me a lot. I will definitely do most of this stuff

kamyanets from Ukraine on October 03, 2015:

Thanks for the interesting ideas!

Jeolson from Champaign, Illinois on July 19, 2015:

Enjoyed reading your hub! These are great family activities to do around the campfire or anywhere else too. Thanks for sharing this. :)

McKenna Meyers on July 17, 2015:

This made me want to go camping again! The older I get the more I like camping because it takes our family away from all the distractions (i.e. technology) and lets us just be together. We like to play Bocce ball, make s'mores (of course), and let our dog play in the water. I can sum up the secret to an enjoyable camping experience in 4 words: a warm sleeping bag! Great ideas. Voted up.

Aladdins Cave from Melbourne, Australia on June 10, 2015:

I've been camping and outdoors most of my life.

LOVE IT

Its not done enough these days, kids prefer to sit around on

computers. What shame

Cheers from DOWNUNDER

howtopam from Alberta, Canada on July 09, 2014:

I love camping so much that I camp year round in my RV. I stay in one place though, but I still do many outdoors camping things that recreational campers do. I like to cook during the summer on an open fire rather than with my barbecue or gas range inside the trailer.

Thomas Bensen from Wisconsin on June 26, 2014:

My son and I have a little tradition to go camping together every year we have been doing this for the last 8 years and even now at 19 he still wants to go. We love being out there.

Brendon Thomas from Cape Town, South Africa on May 25, 2014:

We are planning a trip the end of the year and this is a good list to share with the family.

WhiteMuse on March 28, 2014:

This looks like fun. I have to watch the video to find out what geocaching is. I think I may have read about it.

Candace Bacon (author) from Far, far away on July 22, 2013:

Cardisa - Thanks! Hide and seek can be fun while camping as long as you make the boundaries clear. You may not want to play it with very young children unless you have enough people to hide in teams.

mercuryservices - Geocaching is great!

IslandBites - Thanks!

Better Yourself - Sitting around the campfire is a great experience. Thank you!

epbooks - Camping can be lots of fun and you don't necessarily have to do it in a completely primitive way. Zorbing is something I would like to try someday. Thanks!

Suhail and my dog - Camping can definitely be loads of fun. Hope you can find some camping buddies!

creativeaqua - Thanks so much!

jdw7979 - Thanks!

Violet - I have done lots of these. My favorite is geocaching because it is cool to find treasures. I also like to play card games around the fire. If I am camping near water, then I definitely like to play in it.

MarleneB - Thank you! The truck bed pool is a great way to cool off when you aren't near places to swim.

Marlene Bertrand from USA on July 15, 2013:

Camping is something my family really enjoys. I like your idea of creating a makeshift pool in a truck bed. Thank you for sharing your wonderful and creative ideas.

violet on June 20, 2013:

just wondering have you done all these activities, and what ones are your favorite?

John David from Middle America on June 19, 2013:

Great Hub! Thanks for the ideas..

Yorja Rahmani from India on June 19, 2013:

Nice ideas you have got. Will surely use some of them in my next camping trip.

Suhail Zubaid aka Clark Kent from Mississauga, ON on June 16, 2013:

I hike long distance with my dog and put out a tent at night as and when required. I am seriously thinking of camping with my friends' families soon. This is a very good hub to start from to convince people to share my enthusiasm.

Vote up!

Elizabeth Parker from Las Vegas, NV on June 06, 2013:

I've never gone camping...yet...but thoroughly enjoyed this hub and your ideas. Zorbing- now that looks like fun- never heard of it before! If I do camp, I'm definitely printing this out. Thank you!

Better Yourself from North Carolina on May 24, 2013:

Enjoyed your hub! Lots of great ideas and family friendly! I love sitting around a campfire with family and friends!

IslandBites from Puerto Rico on May 24, 2013:

Nice ideas!

Alex Munkachy from Honolulu, Hawaii on May 22, 2013:

Geocaching!

Carolee Samuda from Jamaica on May 20, 2013:

Very detailed hub! Loved the activities idea. I was actually telling someone that it was a bad idea to play hide and seek while camping but I can see I was wrong...lol

Candace Bacon (author) from Far, far away on March 06, 2013:

leticia - There is a link to game ideas about halfway through the article. Check those out.

Esmeowl12 - Camping is a great activity for families. It's great for bonding. Thanks!

Aston and John - Camping is the best!

John on March 05, 2013:

Camping is awesome

Ashton on December 07, 2012:

Love to camp

Cindy A Johnson from Sevierville, TN on November 08, 2012:

Our family loves to camp. We have evolved from a tent to a pop-up camper to a small travel trailer and have loved them all. Thanks for sharing all the fabulous things to do on a trip. Check out my camping hubs. We definitely have something in common!

leticia on November 03, 2012:

hi do you now any game

Candace Bacon (author) from Far, far away on October 16, 2012:

Karen - Glad it was useful!

Kommadant - Hope your camping trip is great! Thanks!

topquark - Thank you!

topquark from UK on October 06, 2012:

Great comprehensive hub. Thanks for the tips!

Kommadant on August 31, 2012:

Thank you for the new ideas. I haven't been camping in awhile, but I do have plans to go soon.

karen on August 27, 2012:

thxs..helps a lot

Candace Bacon (author) from Far, far away on June 02, 2012:

@ MelChi - Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

@ Sargent a girl - Thank you! Have fun camping.

Sargent a girl on June 01, 2012:

Coool

Melanie Chisnall from Cape Town, South Africa on May 30, 2012:

A really well written and interesting hub, with lots of fun ideas! Thanks for sharing! :)

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My favourite type of holiday is a three- or- four- day city break in Europe. I love discovering the place and sightseeing by myself. I don't like package holidays, but sometimes, I go on a guided local tour to know more about the history of the city.
What I like most is looking for quiet restaurants far from the centre to taste real local food.
I generally explore lively street and food markets but I hardly ever enjoy nightlife because at the end of the day I'm exhausted!
I think this type of holiday is exciting and entertaining because you always learn something new. However, you need a lot of energy because sightseeing is tiring and quite often the landmarks are crowded.
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I have very good remembers  memories of all my travels, but the place I would like to go again is Italy. I went when I was 17 years old with the whole class on the end of the course school trip. trip End of Course  e. We visited big cities, Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa, Verona ..., and the place that I loved most was Venice at night. The illuminated San Marcos Square, a couple of violinists and a pianist playing on the terraces of the restaurants of the sides, with the Basilica of San Marcos in the background, is an image that I will always remember.
We saw many monuments, we knew some of their history/legend, but in a very short time, we had many places to go. That is why it is a place I want to return, camera in hand, and know its culture and architecture with more calm and time to appreciate the history, get into the backstreets and discover little non touristy corners corners no touristic that hide the essence of the local people of the city.
Helena del Mar.