Travelling is great, but so is exploring the beauty in my own “backyard”. I live close to sea and the dunes of Wassenaar and Meijendel are always great to explore. There are some nice patches of forest where autumn and spring is especially a good time to pay them a visit.
Usually I experiment at home with more exotic lenses like M42 bokeh monsters or fish-eyes for other effects. Leisurely exploring my own garden with a macro lens is always a great way to keep the skills up to date.