Why Spring Is The Perfect Time To Get Itchy Feet

Spring has sprung and that means it’s time to start planning your 2015 getaways with early bird fares available now for next year.

This is the perfect time to get on board, low fares, high availability and a whole world ready for you to explore. All of the major airlines have sales to pretty much every destination you could think of, so pull out the atlas (or the Google maps if you prefer) and get plotting!

Natalie from Helloworld Travel Camberwell says that spring is the best time to book your Eurpoean holiday for the following year and have launched their “Hello Europe” campaign to help by bringing together the best deals and promos available right now.

If you just can’t wait until next year to scratch your travel itch springtime, (the shoulder season in industry speak) is often considered to be the best time to visit a wide range of locations. The crowds of the northern hemisphere’s summer have begun to die down yet the chill of winter is still far enough ahead so you can leave the overcoats behind and keep some space in your luggage for some impulse purchases on the road.

Anoush Seifoddini of Fairy Chimneys Travel says this is especially true for those planning a trip to Turkey (a specialty destination for the agency). He advises Australian spring is an ideal time to explore the bridge between east and west with reduced crowds and pleasant climates all over the country affording a hassle free, leisurely experience for all who visit. Fairy Chimneys have also just opened an instore café to keep your energy levels up as you sort out the finer details of your upcoming adventures. Speaking from experience, I can assure you that coffee is a mandatory requirement when it comes to planning a trip.

In summary, spring is excellent. Travel is also excellent. Travelling and planning to travel in springtime is (wait for it) SUPER EXCELLENT. What are you waiting for? Why are you still reading? Go! Quick! Book something!! If you leave now you could be having breakfast in Paris before you know it.

Mmmm croissants.

It’s super boring trying to keep up to the latest in diet trends; low carb, no carb, ALL OF THE CARBS.

Honestly, who has time? There is growing support for a refreshingly simple approach to healthy eating. Eat locally and eat seasonally. It’s good for the environment, it’s good for your body and it’s good for your bank balance.

The cost, in both an economic and environmental sense of transporting foods halfway around the globe is difficult to justify given the abundance of fresh produce available on our doorstep.

Australia is teeming with an incredible array of fresh fruits and vegetables and springtime is the perfect excuse to get on board the food train. It’s time to move away from the hearty soups and stews of winter and bring some lightness to your palate by taking advantage of the seasons new arrivals.

Blood oranges make their annual return to the spotlight, available for a limited time from during September and October so be sure to pick up a bag of these delicious treats while you can. Their zesty tang is fabulous however you chose to enjoy it, in salads, freshly juiced or peeled and devoured whole, you can’t go wrong, watch out though, they’re wildly addictive and the season is over in a flash (don’t say we didn’t warn you).

Spring is also time for asparagus to step out of the shadows (or to be plucked from its earthy bed, whichever visual you’d prefer). Lightly fried or steamed, green or white, asparagus is always fresh and easy. It’s the perfect side to almost anything you can think to match it with. Eggs and hollandaise for breakfast, tossed through a rocket and feta salad for lunch or drizzled in freshly squeezed lime juice (also in season) to liven up your pan seared salmon come the evening. The choices are endless and if you’re anything like me, you’ll be giggling every time you visit the bathroom.

There’s a whole host of other goodies vying for your attention at your local grocer right now, so if you’re at a loss as to what to eat as the weather warms, relax and take your queues from mother nature, trust me, she knows where it’s at.