A new way to Vacation: Exploring Earth’s natural textures while vacationing
If you are interested in learning about the unique benefits of tactile texture we suggest you check out our articles titled “5 reasons to incorporate textile texture in your daily life” and “Feel better, liver better:The benefits of Tactile Texture for Mental Wellness.” In this article we will discuss creative ways to explore different tactile textures while on vacation. Read on to learn more.
Explore tactile texture by:
#1 Feeling the ground
There are many different textures waiting to be discovered on the ground beneath our feet from the powder softness of the sand on the beach, the warm sand of the desert, or the coarse sand of the riverbank. Other textures include the clay of the riverbanks, the rockiness of the mountain regions and cliffs, or soft grasses that can be found beneath our feet.
#2 Consider touching the plants
Plants can come in many sizes and textures, from soft and fuzzy to smooth, feathered, or delicate. Plants may offer a surprisingly interesting tactile experience.
#3 Visit a textile market
In the market, discover the smooth or fuzzy textures of different fruits and vegetables. Explore the softness of baked goods. Feel the different textures of clothing, which may include everything from cotton to silk. Touch the surface of woven baskets. Consider feeling the velvety touch of flower petals.
#4 Participate in crafts
Interact with the cool smooth texture of clay. Consider touching the rough/bumpy surface of wood in a wood working class, or enjoy the feel of the smooth surface of glass or metal.
#5 Explore different buildings
From stones, brick, and wood, explore the walls of the buildings around you. Discover stucco walls, the smooth metal of an iron gate, or the beautiful vegetation of the house grounds.
#6 Taste the food
Food can be crispy, crunchy, smooth, fluffy, gelatinous, sticky, hard, or pasty to name a few. While you are out and about, consider adding variety to your meals by opting for different textures to compliment your meal.
#7 Spa treatments
Discover a spa treatment that includes warm towels on your back, the smooth texture of a face mask on your face, or the gritty texture of special treatments on your skin.
#8 Animal encounters
Explore the soft feathers of local birds, or the bumpy texture of reptiles. Checkout the thick wrinkled skin of elephants, or the slimy sensation of salamanders. Feel the fluffy tail of rabbits, or the hard exoskeleton of an insect.
#9 Visit a botanical garden
While the foliage may be smooth, the bark may be smooth or rough. Flowers can be velvety or frilled. Fruit may be smooth or bumpy. Grass may be soft or spongy.
There are so many interesting tactile sensations to explore while on vacation. Which ones will you try?
