15 Exciting Things to Do at Home That Are More Fun Than an Expensive Vacation
Vacation doesn’t always involve packing a suitcase, booking flights, or dumping large sums of money into an expensive hotel. Some of the best adventures occur at home. Using a dash of creativity, a sprinkle of curiosity and perhaps a touch of laughter, you can make your home a center of excitement and relaxation.
Put those travel plans on hold and start getting ready to have fun, relax and make memories without leaving your front door.
Have a Spa Day
Create a peaceful spa experience in your own bathroom and living room. Light some candles, listen to soft music and prepare face masks and body scrubs out of things you can whip up in your kitchen. Next draw a warm bath or foot soak and enjoy hours of pure relaxation. It’s a great way to treat yourself without the spa price.
Create a Movie Marathon
Pick a theme, or a favorite film series, make some popcorn — settle in and have a movie marathon. Put the lights out, grab some blankets, and pretend you’re in a cosy cinema. Have family members “review” the movies after or guess what’s coming next.
Cook a Gourmet Meal
Get in the kitchen and make yourself a fancy dinner from scratch. Check out recipes you’ve always wanted to try, or push yourself to make a meal with the ingredients you already have. Change the lights, set the table, and tuck in to eat what would make it to a restaurant table.
Camping Indoors or in the Backyard
Get a tent, some blankets and a flashlight and pitch a tent in your living room or backyard. Roast marshmallows, tell spooky stories, and have a night “under the stars.” This is a great activity for kids but it’s also fun for adults!
Have a Game Night
Grab your favorite board games, card games or you can even go for a few virtual games with Friends and Family. Make it competitive or keep it relaxed, but enjoying each other’s company and laughing until your cheeks hurt is all that matters.
Try a New Workout
There are so many online workouts out there, from yoga to dance classes, you can try them all from home. Take your time, choose your comfiest workout gear, clear some space and let it out. It’s a great way to stay active, try something new, and avoid the crowded gym.
Host a Virtual Get-Together
Have your friends and family join a virtual hangout with you. Why not host a trivia night, choose some themes for the night. It’s more fun connecting with loved ones from the comfort of your own home than going out.
Arts and Crafts Experiment
Get those art supplies that have been gathering dust in the closet and start a creative project. Painting, making jewelry, or even pottery, making something with your hands can be very rewarding and a lot of fun.
DIY Wine or Beer Tasting
Pick some wines or beers, create a tasting menu, and enjoy a selection with some snacks or appetizers. Guess flavor notes and compare favorites to make a fun night of it. Why do you need a vineyard tour to have a tasting experience?
Have a Book Day
Choose a book you’ve been meaning to get to, make a big pot of tea or coffee and settle into a nice comfy nook. Jot down your thoughts, take breaks, browse on a virtual book club with friends to discuss key ideas. It’s like a mental vacation!
Learn a New Skill Online
The internet is full of classes and tutorials on everything from cooking and drawing to learning a language. You can spend hours on the internet learning a new skill. Pick a topic you’ve always wanted to learn about and have a productive day.
Throw a Dance Party
Play by your favorite tunes, cram a dance floor, let loose! It doesn’t matter if you’re dancing solo or with family, but there’s something so freeing about dancing to music without a care in the world, plus It’s fantastic exercise.
Start a Garden
Grow some herbs, flowers or vegetables in your backyard or even in small pots indoors. It’s so rewarding watching your plants grow and you’ll also have the added bonus of fresh herbs or flowers to enjoy at home.
Make a Photo Album or Scrapbook
Look through old photos and create a scrapbook or just leave yourself a record. You’ll remember the silly moments, laugh at memories and maybe even find a few forgotten gems. It’s a great way to feel connected to the past and make something tangible.
Have a Karaoke Night
You just need a screen, some karaoke videos and the willingness to sing your heart out. Choose your favorite songs, take a pretend microphone, and yell at the world. It’s fun and surprisingly therapeutic!
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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Even if you’ve been on a safari in the past, an African photo safari is something you want to experience or at the very list add to the top of your bucket list.
But first, what is a photo safari? The phrase “photo safari” is not a common sentence structure but its meaning can be deduced easily. An African photo safari in general context means going on an adventure with the sole purpose of taking high-quality pictures.
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