1. There are museums, and then there are obscure museums. The Paris Sewers Museum explores the fascinating view of Paris, with gothic arches and tunnels and adventure and that Parisian sense of j'en sais quois. It's raining, you're in Paris, go explore off the beaten path!
2. There's a funny postcard I once saw in Amsterdam: two pictures, one labeled Summer in Amsterdam, the other, Winter in Amsterdam. In both images, it is bucketing rain. Every time I've been to Amsterdam, it has been rainy most of the time. One of my favorite things to do is to sit in one of the Brown Cafes, sipping coffee or a chocolate, watching the world go by. So relaxing! They are good for a drink, a coffee, a snack, and conversation.
3. I saw the same above mentioned postcard applied to London. So, go see a play! London Theatre is some of the best in the world, and I've seen some amazing examples over the years. So worth it! I saw Vanessa Redgrave in a Tennessee Williams play that was riveting; Rowan Atkinson doing Chekov one-act plays; London Theatre is captivating.
4. Oh, you know you need some pampering. Budapest is the city of Spas! With 118 thermal springs, you can spend all day in the healing waters. Or if you happen to be in Rotorua, try out Hell's Gate. Set in a geothermal reserve (like Yellowstone or Iceland), rich in Maori Culture, you can use the thermal springs, get a mud bath, a massage, or other treatments. Where's the like button?
5. Take a cooking class. It's not just wonderful to eat Italian cuisine. You can learn to cook like a local, shop like a local, enjoy like a local.
And if all else fails, go out and play in the rain! It can be fun!
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