Winter is coming.
With the darkest day of the year – December. 21 – just around the corner, right now you can dream of swapping seasonal colors for Caribbean blue.
But while fun in the sun can be a welcome break during the colder months, there’s an art to mood-boosting escapism—beyond simply flying to the tropics for a dose of vitamin D that doesn’t come in capsule form, a habit. expert suggestions.
Instead of just looking for a warm place to relax, look for destinations that maximize joy and happiness, said clinical psychologist Dr. Gurpreet Kaur, who partnered with Scenic Cruises to find spots that not only offer sunny scenery but also ignite a wave of positive energy.
Using a variety of metrics that may not immediately appear to be correlated, Kaur and researchers came up with a list of travel hotspots that can stimulate dopamine, commonly known as the “feel-good hormone,” to boost mood. total number of passengers. dark times began.
Sunny days per year, food, walkability, air quality and an abundance of green spaces are all taken into consideration.
“Sun exposure naturally increases dopamine levels, while quality cuisine provides essential nutrients and satisfaction. Walking reduces cortisol, helps regulate dopamine, and fresh air improves brain function,” said Dr. Kaur explained to Express.
“Studies have also shown that green spaces encourage attention, which helps increase dopamine.”
“Together, these elements create destinations that refresh and lift the mood.”
In ascending order, here are the pros’ top ten picks.
10. Oslo, Norway
Annual sun hour – 1668
Air quality PM2.5 (μg/m3) – 9
Quality of green spaces (out of 100) – 86
Average rating of the restaurant on Google (Out of 5) – 4.5
Walk score (out of 100) – 68
Overall score (out of 100) – 79
9. Vancouver, British Columbia
Annual hours of sunshine – 1,938
Air quality PM2.5 (μg/m3) – 7
Quality of green spaces (out of 100) – 85
Average rating of the restaurant on Google (Out of 5) – 4.5
Walk score (out of 100) – 56
Overall score (out of 100) – 90
8. Liverpool, England
Annual solar hour – 1507
Air quality PM2.5 (μg/m3) – 8
Quality of green spaces (out of 100) – 80
Average rating of the restaurant on Google (Out of 5) – 4.5
Walk score (out of 100) – 56
Overall score (out of 100) – 90
7. Malaga, Spain
Annual hours of sunshine – 2,919
Air quality PM2.5 (μg/m3) – 17
Quality of green spaces (out of 100) – 69
Average rating of the restaurant on Google (Out of 5) – 4.5
Walk score (out of 100) – 76
Overall score (out of 100) – 93
6. Cadiz, Spain
Annual hours of sunshine – 3024
Air quality PM2.5 (μg/m3) – 18
Quality of green spaces (out of 100) – 56
Average rating of the restaurant on Google (Out of 5) – 4.5
Walk score (out of 100) – 95
Overall score (out of 100) – 94
5. Lisbon
Annual sunny hours – 2806
Air quality PM2.5 (μg/m3) – 12
Quality of green spaces (out of 100) – 68
Average rating of the restaurant on Google (out of 5) – 4.6
Walk score (out of 100) – 64
Overall score (out of 100) – 95
4. New Orleans
Annual hours of sunshine – 2649
Air quality PM2.5 (μg/m3) – 8
Quality of green spaces (out of 100) – 78
Average rating of the restaurant on Google (Out of 5) – 4.5
Walking score (out of 100) – 65
Overall score (out of 100) – 96
3. Tallinn
Annual hours of sunshine – 1,923
Air quality PM2.5 (μg/m3) – 5
Quality of green spaces (out of 100) – 77
Average rating of the restaurant on Google (out of 5) – 4.6
Walking score (out of 100) – 78
Overall score (out of 100) – 97
2. Amsterdam
Annual sun hour – 1662
Air quality PM2.5 (μg/m3) – 13
Quality of green spaces (out of 100) – 84
Average rating of the restaurant on Google (out of 5) – 4.6
Walk score (out of 100) – 85
Overall score (out of 100) – 98
1. Separated
Annual sunny hours – 2631
Air quality PM2.5 (μg/m3) – 10
Quality of green spaces (out of 100) – 58
Average rating of the restaurant on Google (out of 5) – 4.7
Walk score (out of 100) – 97
Overall score (out of 100) – 100
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