5 Ways to get a Little More Culture into your Life *

*This is a collaborative post.

We all think that we’re well informed, curious, well-travelled, well read and politely curious until we meet someone who completely blows our own views and experiences out of the water. Hey, it’s not easy being an expert in so many different areas – especially with modern life being so consuming and intense. But there ways you can inject a little more culture into your day to day life, meaning you’ll feel more informed and have so much more to contribute. Whether it’s to conversations around the water cooler at work, or just to give your confidence a boost – read on for 5 ways you can get a little more culture in your life.

Invest in Live Performances

Of course, there’s nothing we love more than relaxing in front of the TV and binge-watching our favourite TV shows. But there’s something incredibly thrilling about seeing a live performance; when you can almost feel the anticipation of those waiting in the wings, the collective breath of everyone in the auditorium as the lights go down and the curtain goes up. It’s truly magical. It can be a play, a ballet, a poetry slam or even take the plunge and indulge in the wonders of opera – discover Vienna Opera Tickets for a true taste of entertainment. Don’t be afraid to go it alone if your friends aren’t interested, consider it a gift to yourself!

Aim to Read One Classic Novel a Year

You don’t have to always pick the book that’s currently number one in the book charts. An insight into the rise and success of a famous vlogger is an interesting read but why not challenge yourself instead? Try reading at least one classic novel per year, start with something you might be familiar with like Oliver Twist, Pride and Prejudice or To Kill a Mockingbird and see how you get on. You might just fall in love with reading again!

Try Some Local Culture

When we think of visiting museums, we think of famous exhibitions and places of interest across the World. However, there’s probably a wealth of knowledge and information on your very own doorstep. Dedicate a weekend to visiting the museums and art galleries in your local area. Having this kind of historical information and insight into the local area is a great conversation starter!

Travel

Hans Christian Andersen said that – “To travel is to live”. Modern life and commitments don’t always make jumping on a plane and heading to the other side of the world as simple as it looks. Instead, try to visit somewhere new at least once a year. It could be within your home country, or somewhere that’s just a short flight away. 

Widen your Friendship Group 

There’s nothing wrong with having a close group of friends you’ve known since your Uni days – or even earlier than that! However, widening your friendship group and meeting people of a different race, culture and age will open your eyes to new cultures and life experiences.