Warmer times are heading our way. It’s time to wave the winter goodbye and step outside to regain our contact with nature. Most people are already searching HomeForHome to find their perfect home exchange deal for the summer, putting some time in front of the computer. If you are answering questions from other swappers or sending out exchange requests, you could probably take a vacation preview to help you cope with the anxiety. That’s why we have a few outdoor suggestions for the spring ahead:

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Gardening - if you enjoy feeling the earth on your hands, it’s time to do some gardening. Soon, gardens will be filled with blossoming, deliciously scented flowers and you don’t want to miss out. Maybe you can start by doing some weed pulling. Save some time to visit a nursery to pick up your favourite plants and grab those garden tools. If you don’t have a garden but you do enjoy their beauty, there’s probably a nearby garden open for visitors where you can spend a delightful day surrounded by daffodils, bluebells, azaleas, primroses, magnolias, orchids, tulips, hyacinths, camellias and violets.

Visit a farm - no doubt this would be most enjoyed by children, as many farms open their doors for baby lambs to be bottle-fed. Of course, there are other animals for kids to admire and learn about keeping livestock (cattle, pigs, horses, hens, ducks, rabbits, geese, etc.) or vegetables to be collected.

Fresh air down the coastline - it’s too cold to swim yet, but since most beaches are uncrowded, it’s the perfect time to take a walk and let the fresh breeze fill your lungs. With no people around, it is also a good time to enjoy the beach with your pet, specially dogs, since sometimes their presence could be uncomfortable for others during high-season, or you may be required to use a lead. If you want to learn more about beach walks with your dog, here’s a useful link.

We hope you find your outdoor treat. If you want to make it an overnight stay, consider home exchange!