Summers are often the highlights of our years, where we can enjoy warmer weather and longer time away from work. Unfortunately, in cities, it can be harder to get away and enjoy it all.
Not only are cities at a higher temperature than their surrounding areas, but the crowds and prices can also make it hard to have fun.
If you want to enjoy the best summer you can have, here are the top ways to ensure that your dream comes true.
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Set Outdoors Dates
Take the time to schedule days where you have to go outside and enjoy the sun and warmth. This could mean that every Saturday you have a picnic with your family, or that instead you make yourself bike or hike on Sunday mornings. Setting a standing date for yourself will make it so that you can create a habit for yourself. If you find yourself getting tired of this schedule or craving change, then change it up! Just keep the date and time the same.
Be Spontaneous
Not everything can be scheduled! Occasionally during the summer, take time away from work and stress and get out of the city. Go to a beach or riverside and get your feet wet while wandering around aimlessly. Let yourself get a little lost, and surprise yourself. Although it’s harder to be spontaneous for yourself, you deserve to enjoy yourself and have fun.
Take Advantage of Seasonal Markets
Farmers markets, summer markets, and flea markets are all fantastic stores that almost only exist in the summer. While these are still in season, take the time needed to visit and buy some goodies. Putting money towards small farms and businesses, and getting back unique items, can be the most rewarding feeling possible. Getting to do it more than once a summer will leave you feeling like a new person when the season ends.
Enjoy At Least One Fair
Whether it’s a renaissance fair, or a county or state fair, get out and enjoy summer festivities. Look into what traveling shows and performances are coming to town, and then hold yourself to attending at least a couple of them. If you’re not sure about them, or you’re anxious about trying something new on your own, ask a friend to go with you so that you have a social safety net. There’s no way to avoid socializing in the summer, so the least you can do is try to make the most out of it.
Enjoy a Road Trip
Although living in the city does have its perks, you should let yourself have at least one road trip. Driving around and looking at real estate in Toronto doesn’t count; instead, take this chance to get away from the city and away from your daily duties. This could mean a road trip to a nearby historic district or slip off to some artsy area that you’ve always wanted to visit. The best road trips have a clear destination but no cut-and-dry path to get there. So enjoy meandering around, and then bring back those memories and some great nicknacks to your city home.
