Introduction
I’m a big believer that Adventure doesn’t have to be those escapes to Maldives or all exclusive resorts. They are nice and no hate to them, but realistically it’s not for everyone.
It’s all in what you make of your current surroundings.
I often hear from people I know, “You go to all these cool places” or “You’re always doing something”. I still have down time, a full-time career, this website takes time, and I’m working on some side hustles. So keep in mind that what you see in the internet isn’t always as it seems. Again, it’s not 100% reality and as people we tend to forget that.
The Ten Adventure Tips
- Tip One – Start locally and expand from there.
There are so many people that live in an area but they simply never go out and that is mind boggling to me. Take for instance, the Metro Atlanta area. There are so many things to see in and around Atlanta to do that range from yearly festivals to one-time events.
Unless you live in the middle of nowhere I don’t see why anyone wouldn’t want to go out and see what is beyond their four walls.
- Tip Two – Timing – Take a half day and go to local festival. In my area, they typically have a Summer Concerts on Friday Nights and Thursday Movie Nights at the downtown amphitheater.
- Tip Three – Do something you haven’t done before as an indoor activity. Try a painting or pottery class. If that’s not your thing, try axe throwing. I went with a group and it ended up being one of the more fun nights out. You don’t know until you try.
- Tip Four – Do something you haven’t done before as an outdoor activity. One of the things on my list is a twilight hike at Sweetwater Park. I wrote this in 2019 and it’s still on my list. Some things just stay on the list until they don’t. The point is to keep adding to it.
- Tip Five -Take mini-vacations instead of long ones throughout the year. If you’re up for a weekend excursion, take an overnight trip to a local city. I’m located in the Atlanta Metro Area and my choices would be Chattanooga, TN or Asheville, NC.
Up for a longer trip, take a Friday and/or Monday off. Use Google Flights or your favorite airline for cities that are just a tad farther. For me a recent trip to New Orleans was a much needed extended weekend. - Tip Six – Get creative with your money. Being adventurous, may sometimes require you to be creative with your money beforehand. I’m not talking about getting a side hustle or anything like that. If you have unlimited amounts of funds good for you, but if your funds are limited, you can still do the little things that add up. Some people car camp when they go places while others may meal prep when they are not adventuring. These are some things that allow you to have more cash to go visit places. Plus it’s a good thing for your wallet anyways.
- Tip Seven – You’ve got to be open-minded. Don’t have your idea of your adventures are going be all blue skies. Expect the unexpected and when it occurs, roll with it and make the most of it. After all, anything that happens is part of the adventure.
It’s the journey and not the destination.
- Tip Eight – Use social media to your advantage. There are plenty Facebook Groups that are local to your city, surrounding counties or state and by interest. Some of them might be more active than others, but once you find them you’ll be able to network with others and expand your adventure friends and adventure list.
- Tip Nine – Be aware of your surroundings and trust your gut. There have been several times I had plans to go somewhere and something just didn’t sit right, so I didn’t go. That instinct is worth listening to. Do your research beforehand and play it smart.
- Tip Ten – Be flexible and be prepared. Things happen: a campsite falls through, plans change, the weather turns. Keep your options open and pack for the unexpected. A small poncho takes up almost no space and the one time you leave it behind is exactly when a popup shower shows up. But when things do go sideways, roll with it. That’s part of the adventure. Some of the best moments come from the plans that didn’t work out.
None of this requires a big budget or a packed schedule. Start with what’s around you, say yes to something new, and go from there. The rest takes care of itself.