The virtual travel experience took a big swing in the last two years – from virtual concerts and museum tours to theme parks and even Chernobyl virtual tours.
Almost all types of fun you can imagine have a virtual version to give you a taste of the experience.
Hence, we came up with a few suggestions for passing the time and enjoying the perks of technological developments.
THE BEST SUGGESTIONS FOR A VIRTUAL TRAVEL
1. Virtual tours
Even though virtual travel can’t completely replace the real deal, it can be an excellent addition to your themed movie nights and gatherings with your friends.
If you want a real Godfather experience, order an authentic Italian pizza and crunchy cannoli and hop on tour around Sicily.
If there’s a hidden francophile in you, turn your balcony into a charming French restaurant and enjoy a classic croissant with butter and a large cup of coffee, all while strolling through the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles or catching a breath-taking view from the slopes of Mont Blanc.
The possibilities are endless; it’s up to you and your imagination to find a perfect destination and submerge yourself into a unique experience to escape the harsh reality of your daily duties and routines.
2. Streaming a travel show
Food is the best part of every journey for some of us, and you simply can’t talk about food without mentioning the one and only Anthony Bourdain.
In his twelve-season show Parts Unknown, the world-renowned chef travels the world to understand better customs and rituals surrounding food.
His magnificent voice-over will guide you through some of the most isolated cuisines to show you captivating preparation techniques and unusual ingredients that’ll make your mouth water.
However, you should keep in mind that streaming service providers often impose a geo-restriction on some of their content. Thus, if you want to enjoy excellent content regardless of your location, download a VPN. It will also grant you more privacy and make your connection more secure.
3. Virtual dive
Underwater is one of the most beautiful ecosystems on our planet. That being said, it’s also the most fragile one.
Numerous researchers and organizations are doing everything they can to protect species and their natural habitats that are of vital importance for Earth’s well-being.
Going on a virtual dive is an excellent way to relax and take your mind off of things while playing with sea lions or exploring kelp forests and coral reefs.
But if you’re more into history than marine biology, you will undoubtedly enjoy exploring shipwrecks hiding in deep waters.
4. Virtual space travel
If you’re not Jeff Bezos, we’re assuming you won’t be getting into your space suit any time soon. Those interested in diving into the mysteries of the Red Planet now have a chance to travel to the destination like no other.
Since 2011, NASA’s rover Curiosity has been exploring the surface of Mars and collecting data on Martian climate, microbial life, and environmental conditions to give us a better understanding of our planet’s dearest sibling.
Luckily for us, NASA decided to join forces with Google and turn the footage into a unique virtual tour.
Various pop-ups will help you better grasp what you’re looking at, while Katy, NASA’s research scientist on Curiosity Mission, enables you to navigate and use available features.
Even if you’re not planning on going on a real trip any time soon, you can still experience some of that travel bliss by creating a moment for yourself and submerging all your senses into a unique virtual experience of your choice.
Since relaxing and taking time for yourself tend to be essential for good mental health, don’t treat it like a luxury, but as a part of your everyday routine, take a few minutes for yourself and recharge your batteries.
