1. Go somewhere you've never been
commons.wikimedia.orgEven if you're going to a place you've been before, go somewhere you haven't been. That might be a tourist hot spot, a restaurant, a park ... it doesn't matter. Just somewhere new.
2. Meet a stranger
freesvg.orgIt might just be small talk, but meet someone new each day you're away.
3. Keep a travel log
www.flickr.comTake note of where you've been and what you're doing each day. You never know when you'll want to look back on this - it could be years down the road!
4. Find a souvenir
Sheetal TadipartyIt may sound cliché, but securing some sort of a momento & bringing it home with you is a great way to remember a trip. And part of why we travel in the first place is for the memories.
5. Leave something behind
GiphyIt doesn't even have to be something physical. It might be a good impression with those you encounter, a bit of advice for someone, or anything else in the "leave it better off than you found it" realm.
6. Post to social media
Flickr Creative CommonsYou're not even doing it to brag. Think about it as letting people know about a destination you found appealing; making a recommendation; promoting some local tourism. And logging that memory for yourself.
7. Find time to reflect
www.flickr.comMake time for yourself while traveling. It's easy to forget this but moments of stillness and reflection are key.
