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January 2010
A Man's Weekend Get-Away
Digger races. Discovering strange planets as an astronaut. Building a club tree house in the forest. We know what young boys dream about. But what happens when young boys become men? Here are some tips for male-bonding get-always.
Do men get excited about going to the shopping mall? No, because the world has better things in store, such as a shopping-spree weekend in a charming, foreign city of your choice offers a classy experience for you and your friends. Here the short walking distances, pubs, cafes and restaurants everywhere and discreet sales personnel will warm the heart of any man. Protected by the language barrier and without long consulting sessions, men can shop at a more relaxed pace that’s better than at home Discussions among friends in the pub and attending a football game will be the emotional high points – Goal! Score!
Speaking of sports: In winter, what may be closer than the next ski area? Now don’t think just about the Alps. The snowy lowlands and the more remote areas of the Central German Uplands can also entice groups of men onto skis – and Après ski socializing. In the quiet, far from the pack of downhill skiing and sledding operations of the usual winter sport resorts, you can enjoy downtime with friends much more. There are card games to be played well into the night next to a roaring fire and time in the sauna followed with an invigorating roll in the snow.
Here are a few practical tips:
- Rent a bus or take the train together – try an vernight train. It helps the environment and allows the fun to start right when you leave.
- Make your men’s get-away weekend a firm tradition. An annual get-together will give you something to look forward to throughout the entire year – and saves on inconvenient planning.
- Keep a balance between planned activities and unplanned downtime. Joint activities like shopping and football create a feeling of camaraderie while spontaneous discussions in warm pubs and restaurants allow male friendships to evolve naturally.
- For short get-aways, it’s best for you all to stay at a central location without having to walk too far to get to your activities. And often, simple guesthouses offer a very personal and unique charm. This increases the quality of the experience and makes the time spent together even more memorable.
