Want to bring that vacation feeling home? Then you've come to the right place! It's great to travel - but only very few of us can do it all year round. Fortunately, you can also conjure up a relaxing atmosphere in your own four walls with a few really simple tips and tricks that will give you a truly relaxing vacation vibe. Whether with music that reminds you of past trips, exotic fragrances or a relaxing day in the garden - even small changes can have a big impact.
In this article, I'll give you some creative tips and ideas to make you feel like you're on vacation even when you're at home. Use them to to live more mindful and to lower your stress levels. Let's go!
1. turn on music that reminds you of vacation
Every vacation has its soundtrack! Whether Spanish guitar sounds, Jamaican reggae or Italian classics - Only the right music will put you in the vacation mood.
So create a Playlist with your favorite vacation hits - and indulge in memories of sun, beach and adventure with your eyes closed or simply let yourself mentally transport you to foreign placesthat are still on your bucket list.
2. transform your garden into a natural paradise
Turn your garden or balcony into a green oasis! Go for fragrant herbs such as Lavender, thyme and catnipplace colorful wildflowers such as the Cornflower or the Mountain knapweed into a wild corner in garden and plant Bee-friendly wild roses and insect and Bird-friendly trees.
A Natural pond with a gentle ripple provides an additional vacation feeling - without having to pack a suitcase!
If you design your garden sustainably, you will soon have the Humming, buzzing and chirping from the hammock on the terrace. 🙂
3. spend the night outdoors
Want to feel like you're on vacation at home? Then sleep again in the open air!
Whether in the garden, on the balcony or with an open window - relaxing sounds of nature like the chirping of crickets or the gentle call of an owl that Natural fragrances of the flowers and the fresh night air create a real camping vibe.
A cozy Sleeping bag and a Fairy lights also create a cozy atmosphere.
4. cook favorite dishes from vacation destinations
The way to a vacation is through the stomach! So simply cook a few typical local dishes that will take you on a culinary journey. Here are a few Ideas and suitable recipes for re-cooking:
- Mediterranean paella (To the recipe)
- Spicy Thai curry (To the recipe)
- Indonesian nasi goreng (To the recipe)
- French crêpes (To the recipe)
- Italian pasta alla Norma (To the recipe)
Use authentic spices and fresh ingredientsto bring the unforgettable taste of your last travel destination to your plate - preferably with the right music to go with it!
5. create photo boxes and organize memories
Take time to discover your most beautiful Print out travel photos and lovingly sorting in a photo box. Label the boxes and flip through the pictures whenever you feel like it.
This is much nicer than just looking at your smartphone and lets you Relive unique moments as a memory.
Additional Tip: If you brought souvenirs or had memorabilia such as tickets or shells in your pocket, keep them in the box together with the photos. This creates a touch of nostalgia!
6. relax on the lounger or in the hammock
Vacation feeling at home? Nothing calls for a vacation more than the soothing rocking in a hammock or leaning back on a comfortable lounger! Combined with your latest book, a cool drink and the sun on your face, you can create your own little vacation paradise. in the garden, on the balcony or even in the living room create.
7. work with exotic plants, souvenirs and decorative accents
You can also create real vacation flair in your home (or on the balcony) with exotic plants! For example, use the Monstera for a tropical jungle feeling à la Costa Rica, Lavender for a touch of Provence or a Olive treewhich immediately transports you to the Spanish Costa Brava, central Italian Tuscany or the Turkish Riviera.
If you want to use the Garden sustainable design and the Promote biodiversity want, you should be outside but not too many exotic plants, but significantly more native plants insert
Away from the world of plants, you can also decorate your rooms with handmade, sustainable souvenirs like a colorful cloth from Marrakech or maritime decoration like a driftwood wind chime to create a real travel flair - and a little wanderlust in the process.
8. consciously enjoy sunsets
Whether at the window, on the balcony, by the lake or in the park - consciously take time to watch the sunset from time to time. Colors ranging from bright orange to soft pink and deep purple are reminiscent of balmy summer evenings in the distance. Enjoy the moment with a drink in your hand, for example, and let the day come to a relaxed end until the stars gradually appear in the sky.
Just writing these lines makes me feel like I'm on vacation. 😉
9. take virtual tours of museums
Are you a real museum fan? Then you can also get your money's worth from home by traveling the world digitally. Numerous international museums offer online tours - often complete free!
Stroll through ancient temples, marvel at famous works of art and discover other cultures from the comfort of your sofa. A Glass of wine or a typical local snack and you'll feel like you're on vacation!
At these well-known museums you can take a virtual tour, for example:
- Bode Museum Berlin (visit here)
- National Gallery London (visit here)
- Louvre in Paris (visit here)
- National Museum of Natural History Washington (visit here)
- Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam (visit here)
10. throw a cocktail terrace party with friends
Mix and match your vacation! Whether fruity piña colada, by fresh mojito or a non-alcoholic caipirinha - Cocktails bring that summer feeling home.
Invite your friends over, decorate the terrace with fairy lights, turn on some chilled music and enjoy the Evening under the stars.
11. put on your vacation clothes
Just dress like you're traveling! Lightweight linen pants, airy tunics or a Hawaiian shirt immediately put you in a summer mood.
Typical colors? For example Turquoise blue like the sea in the Caribbean, sand beige like dunes in Morocco or brightly colored like the Holi festival in India.
Then put on your sunglasses - and you'll have a vacation atmosphere every day! 🙂
12. discover the local nature and culture
We feel particularly at home outdoors in nature - one of the main reasons why we love to travel. And sometimes the next adventure is even (almost) right on the doorstep!
For example, plan a Day trip to a hidden lake, an old castle or a forest trail. Go on a bike tour or spontaneously take a train into the unknown.
Pack a few picnic snacks and explore the surroundings simply through the eyes of a traveler or a traveler. You will see: Real insider tips are often waiting nearby and Exciting micro adventures that will give you that vacation feeling.
13. adopt vacation rituals
If you want to feel like you're on vacation when you're at home, you should structure your day like you would on vacation. For example, start the day with an extensive Breakfast on the balconytreat yourself to one Siesta after lunch or enjoy one in the evening Sundowner.
Even small habits such as barefoot to run, a Book reading in the hammock, a Diary entry to write or Postcards let you keep the vacation feeling even longer.
14. switch off your cell phone and enjoy a digital detox
On vacation you experience a lot yourself, you rarely have FOMO (fear of missing out on something) and therefore look at their cell phone less often. But even at home, you can manage to keep your Simply leaving your smartphone lying around.
Be consciously offline and Take time for yourself - and around to switch off properly. Read a book, listen to music or simply enjoy the peace and quiet.
Without constant distractions, you can experience moments more intensely and fully enjoy the relaxed vacation feeling. without news stress preserve it. Because news stress is part of everyday life - and it doesn't feel like a vacation.
15. create wellness moments in the bathtub
Do you like to take a spa vacation? With a fragrant Foam bath with essential oils, soothing Music and a Face mask you can bring those vacation feelings home with you.
Supplemented by a few Candlesa gentle Massage brush and perhaps a cool Drink in your hand, you'll (almost) feel like you're in a luxurious wellness hotel. This is another way to get into the vacation flow at home.
16. watch documentaries about cultures and exciting vacation trips
You can also get that vacation feeling without traveling by watching documentaries and films. immerse yourself in the fascinating world of other cultures and people!
Whether impressive Nature documentaries, Reports about faraway countries or YouTube vlogs from world travelers - Films and documentaries make you "feel" and create anticipation for the next trip.
And a typical local snack, perfect! Plan such evenings deliberatelyso that the experience is even more intense and you feel like you're on vacation more often in your everyday life.
17. learn a foreign language or a musical instrument
Speaking of anticipation! You can also create it by preparing for your next adventure! For example, get yourself in the vacation mood by learn a new language. For example Spanish for a beach vacation at the Playa de La Concha or a few French sentences for the weekly market in Paris.
Or how about learning an instrument that reminds you of your favorite country? Take for example Guitar lessons for Spanish sounds or learn Ukulele for a Hawaiian feeling.
Vacation feeling at home, made easy!
As you can see and perhaps already realize, you don't have to travel far to experience the great feeling of a vacation. With the right ideas, you can easily bring that vacation feeling home with you.
Whether through Music, decoration, culinary delights or small micro-adventures - There are countless ways to satisfy your wanderlust and fill your everyday life with vacation flair.
Use them to become more relaxed and to feel like you're on vacation even when you're at home. It is important that you consciously take time to slow down and enjoy the little things. With a little creativity and new rituals, every day will feel a little more like relaxation.
„"Travelling is the longing for life."
Kurt Tucholsky (more at Travel quotes)
Do you have any questions or other tips for a real vacation feeling in everyday life? Then feel free to share them in the comments!
Stay eager to travel,
PS: Are you actually planning your next vacation trip soon? 😉 Then use this now Tips for traveling as sustainably as possible. Have fun!
