while l like not being at work, relaxing is a waste of time. laying by a pool or beach would kill me. i go places to see things i've always wanted to see. everything is planned and booked ahead of time. everything. get in, see it, get out. traveling solo really helps with this. i like multi-city, multi-(plane, train, auto) trips.
i will take time to walk around a city with interesting architecture, try the local street food (i'm not a foodie, i detest fancy food & restaurants), find a pub with live ethnic music. i'll talk to locals i run into, but i don't go out of my way to meet or hang out with groups of people.