With the global spread of COVID-19, everyone has preferred to stay indoors for a while. In this case, planning an off-grid getaway for the future may be just what the doctor ordered.
Scientists have found that a little one-on-one time with the woods effectively reduces the body’s production of the stress hormone cortisol. Chronic stress, which results in elevated cortisol levels, can lead to serious health problems like depression and high blood pressure – the last thing anyone needs to deal with during these times.
So, while it’s critical we all follow safety suggestions like social distancing and non-travel recommendations, it’s also essential to consider a self-care escape once this whole thing blows over.
As soon as we get the green light to explore the world once more, use one of these remote vacation ideas to find calm amidst this chaos.
1. Book a cabin in a remote location
If your home quarantine is resulting in a profound case of cabin fever, planning an actual cabin retreat will give you something soothing to anticipate. When it’s finally time to go, opting for a remote forest abode will give you the freedom to wander the woods outside your four walls without worry.
2. Pitch a tent in a park
If any stress is disrupting your sleep schedule, a camping trip is the prescription-free sleeping pill you need. Increased exposure to sunlight and fresh air can promote feelings of positivity by boosting serotonin levels. The best part? You don’t have to be a billionaire to cash in on the benefits.
3. Make camping glamorous
You don’t have to go Wild-style like Cheryl Strayed to experience the joys of camping. Glamping, the outdoor getaway that mixes grit with glamour, offers travellers an opportunity to go natural without sacrificing the creature comforts of home.
4. Get a camper and hit the road
Millions of people are now telecommuting to work from a home office, and if you’re one of them, think about renting a camper and taking your job on the road. As long as there’s a secure Wi-Fi connection, an RV can turn a stuffy desk job into an endless adventure.
With 14 national parks that boast active volcanoes, glacial mountains, immaculate beaches, and enough ecological diversity to make your head spin, New Zealand is the prime candidate for a camper workation.
5. Book a hotel room in one of the world’s most remote towns
When a few miles from civilization is still too close for comfort, try seeking solitude in two of the world’s most isolated locations inhabited by humans – Pitcairn and Ittoqqortoormiit.
To reach Pitcairn, a tiny Pacific island 5879km off the coast of Peru, travellers must fly to French Polynesia and then set sail for two nights aboard a cargo freighter that runs infrequently. If you’re willing to plan the complicated journey, it’s well worth the trip – the island’s verdant volcanic-rock scenery is just as inviting as the 50 people who call it home.
The mightiest SUV would be SOL on the frigid fjord terrain to Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland (population: 450), and as no commercial flights land in town, all visitors must arrive by helicopter. The picturesque area justifies the long haul it takes to visit – a series of Crayola-coloured A-frame homes dot the town’s neutral-toned landscape like flowers in a frozen field.
6. Rent an entire island for yourself and some friends
Travelling to far-flung locales may not be realistic for many, but renting a private island can be surprisingly affordable and equally effective for finding seclusion. Guests live worry-free in this quaint red cottage for 5, located in Hvaler, Norway ($198 per night). After taking a motorboat to the island, visitors are all alone, save for a handful of board games, books, and the sound of small waves lapping at the rocky island’s shores.
7. Cycle through or take a walk in an urban park
For city dwellers around the world, finding the time and money to escape home life isn’t always possible, but that doesn’t preclude them from spending time in nature. Urban parks provide a substantial respite for people surrounded by steel and cement, and according to a study led by Japanese researcher Yoshifumi Miyazaki, it only takes 15 minutes in a green space to significantly decrease cortisol levels. After being cooped up due to recent events, there’s no better time to visit a bucolic urban backdrop, take a deep inhale, and let the power of nature start to work its magic.
This article was first published on www.lonelyplanet.com.
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