Travel Tip : Seek the Unexpected

No matter where you travel, there will be specific things that you just have to do in that location. Visit the famous museums, take that classic picture. But I encourage you to stray off that over-beaten path and do something funny, different, or a little crazy. Plan these adventures or stumble upon them. But regardless, making them happen is worth it.

Escape Games: 

When I was planning my trip to Krakow, I scoured tripadvisor.com to find interesting activities. This is when I learned about escape games, and led to one of my favorite experiences of the trip. All we did was sign up for an appointment, we showed up at our assigned time, the friendly receptionist locked us in a room, and we had an hour to solve puzzles to escape. 

It sounds a little freaky, but it is so fun, and is a trendy activity in many popular European locations. Usually the cost is around $20-$30 per person, but varies based on the popularity of the location, and how involved the set-up is.

Haunted Houses:

Before I moved to Europe, I had never been in a haunted house. After I left, I had been in two. While they are rarely historical, haunted houses are an excellent way to bond with friends and let loose.

When in London, we were looking for the London Bridge Experience (which we thought was a museum). When we arrived, it was a haunted house, and though we were confused, we were all down for the adventure. It ended up being so much fun! Not only was it a good break in our day of sight-seeing, but it was also informative and created an awesome memory.

In Cork around Halloween, a group of friends went to the local haunted house (The Nightmare Realm) for a short adventure. Again, we had a blast, and it was a great way to experience something that local students enjoy. It also gave us some of my favorite pictures from my entire trip.

Scary/Ghost Tours:

These tours are surprisingly popular in Europe, and I went on one in Edinburgh and Krakow. They provide an exciting alternative to a normal walking tour, and show you a different (if not fictional) aspect of the city. These tours are an awesome way for you to learn about the city but also avoid getting bored. They tend to include very eclectic individuals and let you experience in a new way.

Wax Museums:

I had never been to a wax museum before visiting London, but they are actually really fun to visit and can be found in many major European cities. It is a fun way to get a lot of exciting pictures, have a good time goofing off with friends, and learning about the history of a place in a creative way. Madame Tussaud’s locations are common as well as other more local museums.

So next time you travel, do something funny! Do something weird, and memorable. Because it just may be your favorite part of the trip.

Until Next Time,

The Opinionated Lassie