Estate Living Magazine #liveyourbestlife - Issue 46 December 2019 | Page 58

L I v E
S M A R T
Although technically (and most definitely to the immigration
official at the airport) classified as a holiday, LSD trips require
more than working on your tan, sipping cocktails, and hitting the
hotspots. The rose-tinted specs should not be packed, as this trip
is about ignoring the rainbow kittens and dancing unicorns, and
taking a good hard look at the practicalities and mundane details
of day-to-day life.
Ditch the hotel
Do some research on the various areas that appeal to you, and
the lifestyle you envisage, then opt for Airbnb, or self-catering
accommodation as this will give you a feel for everyday living
rather than a tourist experience.
Getting around
Google Maps is your new friend. Hire a car and explore. Navigate
following signs in a foreign language, get to know the high traffic
spots, parking nightmare areas and (in Portugal) get used to
driving on the wrong side of the road. Put your South African
public transport ideas aside, and experience the buses, trains
and taxis, as these options can often be quicker than driving your
own car.