Sunday, May 1, 2016

TRAVEL SPECIAL.................. FARMING FOR JOY

FARMING FOR JOY


Take an eco-vacation by opting for luxury homestay or private villa

GOLD OF THE SOIL -LOCAL PRODUCE
Do you yearn to collect eggs for breakfast or hitch a ride on a tractor? Swim for a dip in the river or pick fresh tomatoes for your grandmom's home-made lunch? If your answer is yes then a farm holiday is a great idea for your entire family.Here are some handy pointers to get started...
Make a pre-planned farm stay booking
To teach and learn (yourself too) about the food cycle right from where and how it is grown to how it reaped is a fascinating journey. Farm Holidays are a popular way to vacation. Thus, summer season also has many enthusiasts thronging to these spots. You must make a plan to pre-book and announce your travel dates of arrival and departure with the farm owner. Select your stay according to your comfort levels to have most fun.
The internet is buzzing with volunteer farm spots
You can look for farms that are open to volunteers online and choose the location that is suitable for your family to travel to. The choices are varied, you could help bathe elephants, grow crops or feed the poultry . Your kids will just love milking the cow (get them to pet the cow first and be at ease). Watering the crops is also fun for beginners.Choose your top options wisely. Be a farmer for a day Once food and accommodation is sorted for your holiday, gear up to becoming a farmer. Most farms rent out boots and shovel.Travel light and make the most of the clear air around the farm. Lucky ones also get to carry back their fruits of labour and it feels very rewarding.

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