Learn a New Skill While on Holiday
While for many the idea of going on holiday means long lazy hours by the pool or the sea, for others it can mean doing something completely different. For some, it means a time when they can step out of their everyday life and do something out of the ordinary, learning to do something different and if in 2018 you are thinking about learning a new skill while on holiday here are some ideas for you.
Learn to Ski
Have you ever thought about taking to the slopes on holiday? Then bundling up in a hot tub at the end of the day to cure the chills? However, you have been put off by the thought of everyone being pros? Well never fear as there are places like The Snow School, who are all about teaching people the how-tos of taking to the slopes. Or you could even learn on home turf thanks to the Chill Factore, which claim to have you ready for the slopes in just 3 weeks.
Go Caving
Something I would have loved to have done once upon a time was to explore caves, not just walk through with ease, but put on a headtorch, get on my hands and knees then crawl around. There are many places across not only the UK but the world that offer adventure caving, for both new and experienced people.
Learn to Scuba Dive
There is so much of an undiscovered world beneath the surface, so why not learn to scuba dive so you can explore it. You only need to take to YouTube to see how beautiful the depth of the ocean can be, long-lost shipwrecks live alongside the awe-inspiring creatures that can be seen below.
Learn to Cook
For anyone who has a love of cooking, learning the local cuisine might be just what you would like to do and the great thing is there are many holidays out there that offer you the chance to do so. From learning to play with sweet peppers and olives in Spain to good old pasta and pizza in Italy.
Of course, they are just a few ideas of ways you can learn a new skill while on holiday and there are many more options of skills to learn out there. Whatever you do though, remember to have fun, be it educational or just purely relaxing.
Have you ever taken a skill-based holiday, what did you learn?
This reminds me, i looked into going away to Norway to learn how to build igloos. An idea im still excited about, yet somehow haven’t quite booked. Definitely going back on my 2018 list. Thank you!!
I really love these ideas, I’m always travelling and love to learn new things.
Learning something new while on holiday sounds like a great idea. I always try to learn a new language or so!!
That is definitely something a lot of people like to do I think, especially when visiting somewhere with another language.
Always good to pick up a new skill. You never know what you’ll need to know these days 😉
Most definitely – I think we can never stop learning as well.
What a great way to utilize leisure time. Learning a new skill is always inspiring.
I think it is nice being able to do something different while you are having leisure time, definitely adds to the experience.
We took a cookery class when we were travelling around Thailand and it was nice to come home having learnt some new skills.
Oh wow I bet that was really interesting – what sort of things did you get to cook?
I’m far too clumsy to learn to ski, but I’d love to take a new skill holiday. Maybe cooking in Italy? Gosh, I’d love that! x
Ohh you should do it! Why not hey, follow that thought and go for it!
I would love to learn to Ski. both my husband and teen can but I’ve yet to learn
Ohh good luck if you decide to give it a try one day soon!
I love the idea of learning a new skill on holiday and it’s the perfect opportunity to do so. I’ve always wanted to go on a cooking holiday to Italy – that would be a dream!
Ohh that sounds amazing, I really hope you manage to fulfil your dream one day and cook up a storm in Italy!
Such a great idea to go on a skill-based holiday. I have never been but would love to learn to ski!
It is something a bit different isn’t it and I think we can all enjoy learning something new from time to time.
It’s not the type of holiday Iv actually ever considered to be completely honest but I’m not against it.
You never know one day you might decide to go for it and have the most amazing time!
I need a holiday big time, and one where I can learn something fun too would be even better! Can you believe I’ve lived in Utah my entire life and never done downhill skiing? I did cross country once, but that’s it!
Oh I hope one day you get to have a go and skiing! There is something wonderful about learning something new to take home with you.
My mummy would love to learn how to ski while on holiday as we’ve never been to the slopes before. We’ve always been put off by the prices but there are some really good deals on at the moment!
Well I shall keep my fingers crossed you get to learn to ski all together one day.
Call me crazy but I love to find a good cooking place. There is so many in South Carolina and when I visit my sister in law, I always plan around a class. I love the couple and mother daughter cooking themes. We usually try to learn something during my vacations with the family.
Nothing crazy about that at all! I hope you have the most amazing time next time you go.
If I would learn a skill while on vacation, I think I would love to learn to cook like the locals. I would love to learn to make one or two of their native delicacies. That would be awesome!
There is something wonderful about local foods isn’t there, everywhere does things so differently.
I learned Spanish on a holiday. I will be going back to Panama this year to take more classes it was worth it.
Oh wow I bet it is so much easier when you are emersed in the language around you as well.
I’ve never learned a skill on
Holiday and I’m not a sporty active person but I would love to try a local culture cooking class
There is so much you could do – I did jewellery making once oh and pottery painting both were such fun.
I’d love to learn to ski on a holiday. Right now I’m pretty good at scuba diving, so have based a few holidays around that.
I hope one day you get to out skiing on holiday, scuba diving is such an awesome thing to be able to do.
I learned to snorkel during our trip to island hopping in South East Asia. It was fun and I really enjoyed my vacation there.
Oh wow I bet it was amazing getting to visit Asia!
Taking a skill based holiday is one of my aims for 2018 – I would love to learn something new
Ohh do you know what kind you would like to do?
That is a really great use of time. New skills are really fun to dive into.
They really are, you never know when they might come in useful either!
When I was still single, I never knew I could cook, in fact I hated it. But now that I am a Mom, I discovered, cooking is actually therapeutic!
It is interesting how it changes isn’t it – I am glad you found something that brought out the cook in you.
This is a great idea! We should try to learn the crafts and cultures of all the places around us! I adore this idea and will actually project this when on y own holidays!
Most definitely I’ve had a lot of fun on holiday getting to learn different crafts.
It would be nice just to have a holiday first! I’ve not had one for years now. But I love the idea of learning to cook, especially learning local dishes as they would be more authentic and certainly tasty.
Aww I hope you manage to go on holiday sometime soon and really put your feet up.
I like being active especially on a cold weather. You had a great list it gives me an idea to stay active. Its been a long time since the last time I ski that’s probably what I want to do next.
I hope you manage to take a skiing holiday soon!