It could be that you were in an especially good mood while visiting, that it was the scene for the celebration of an important milestone, or, more likely, that there was just something about the place that deeply resonated with you.

Whatever the reason, you’ll want to do your best to keep the connection alive. It doesn’t have to end just because you’ve left! In this blog, we’ll run through some of the best ways to maintain the thread of connection you feel with the space.

 

1. Stay Up To Date

There’ll be plenty of goings-on around town. It won’t come to a standstill just because you left! As such, why not look at staying up to date with the local news? There’ll be websites, YouTube Channels, and social media accounts that can keep you abreast of all the major and minor events. Keeping on top of all the developments will also ensure that the destination isn’t too shockingly different when you return, should changes have been made.

 

2. Root for Their Success

If you’ve got a soft spot for a country, then why not look at supporting them in international tournaments, such as the Euro Championships? This is especially ideal if your home country isn’t also competing in the tournament, but even if they are, there’s no harm in rooting for two teams (unless they’re playing each other). You can make things additionally interesting by backing them to win, though you’ll want to stick to free bet offers if they’re outsiders (or far-outsiders) for glory.

 

3. Stay in Touch

It’s likely that you made plenty of friends while you were at your favourite destination. Indeed, that’s probably part of the reason why it holds such a special place in your heart in the first place. In today’s technology-filled world, it couldn’t be easier to stay in touch. Regular text messages, video calls, and photos will help to keep the connection strong. There’s nothing better than saying, “I had such a great time while there; I’m actually still in touch with the people I met.” You can make friends for life when you’re travelling. You just have to work to keep the connection alive!

 

4. A Taste At Home

Who says that you can only enjoy all the pleasures of a destination when you’re physically in the place? It’s not true! You can bring the local culture to you. The easiest, and tastiest way to do this is to try your hand at making one of the local dishes you enjoyed while you were there. You can make a whole night of it, in fact. Prepare the dish, make a few of the local cocktails, play theme-appropriate music, and sink into the pleasures of the culture that you love. It won’t be exactly the same as being there, but it’ll sure do the job until you’re able to return. And talking of returning...

 

5. Regular Visits

There are some places where you should really only visit once since it can be difficult to recapture the magic of the first experience. But if there’s a place with which you felt a deep connection, then that won’t apply. Indeed, if it was a favourite spot, then you should visit regularly. You’ll find that the more you get to know the place, the more you enjoy it on an even deeper level. Life’s too short to not spend time in the places we love!

 

6. Spread the Word

Finally, why not tell other people about all the virtues of a destination? If it’s an under the radar place, then it could do with a little publicity. Just be sure not to tell too many people. You don’t want to share the space with the whole world!