Ishtar Darlington
Cities and museums are great but there’s nothing like stepping off the beaten track and experiencing the real natural beauty of a place. If you’re staying somewhere rural this is easy, just pop on some shoes, boots or wellies and get those legs moving. If you’re based in a more urban setting this can prove a little trickier but not impossible. If public transport is good and cheap then hop on a bus out of town. If that’s not an option then think about trying your hand at hitch-hiking or BlaBlaCar (for more information on budget transport check out my post on the topic here).
I’ve spent many a day abroad just wandering the local area taking photos of whatever catches my eye. Of course, it’s important to be safe. Know the weather and terrain you’ll be tackling and wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Also, be aware of what time it gets dark as it may be different to what you’re used to at home – the last thing you want is to be stranded out in the middle of nowhere as the sun starts to set!
