One of the reasons why you travel is probably because you want to get out of your comfort zone and experience many new things. However, not many people are realized that they become more inhibited instead when going outside and visiting to new places. The sense of unfamiliarity can make you feel more hesitant to do many things including getting closer to the nature. Meanwhile, nature is one of the gifts you must appreciate during a trip. 

How to connect more with nature when traveling

It can be challenging to be less inhibited when outside. For some travelers, they have the feel to stay alert and on guard. Meanwhile, there are travelers out there who like to be playful when venturing outside. They feel like getting closer to nature and enjoy the trip to the fullest. You can do that also by considering these tips:

Remind that you are part of nature

Basically, we are part of nature so it’s kind of impossible to hate on it. Going outside and venturing the world allows you to get closer to nature and you should make the most of it. Reminding yourself that you are also part of nature will make it easier for you to feel less inhibited and free to explore. You won’t be afraid to get down and dirty. 

Be brave to get wet

You might have seen how tourists try to keep their clothes as clean and dry as possible while venturing into beautiful places. And you might think it’s a pity because getting wet or dirty is not always bad. Of course, it’s not the same case as people who have hygrophobia. To get closer to nature, try not to be afraid of getting wet. For example, enjoy your time strolling down the beach barefoot. Feel how the water caress your foot and how your sole touches the sand. Get closer to the shoreline and drench your pants. 

Consider carrying a magnifying glass

Looking close to an object can be fascinating because you can see every little details of it that makes it even more interesting to observe. Hence, it can be a good idea to carry around magnifying glass for your trip. Anytime you see an interesting object, look at it through your magnifying lens. 

Have  binocular ready in your bag

If you use magnifying glass to close-up small object, have binocular ready to observe things from afar. You can sue it to view wildlife in their natural habitat without disturbing them. You can also view trees, or even balconies of interesting architecture. 

Slow your pace down

To fully get closer to nature during your trip, try to slow down your pace. By slowing down, you will get the immense pleasure of discovering more things. When you slow down and truly look at the clouds, you can see how they reconfigure themselves beautifully into different shapes. You may also see how birds interact with each other in the trees. Those things can bring peace to your soul.