As the stay-at-home orders continue, plans for travel enthusiasts look grim. However, there’s no reason you can’t fuel your passion for travel from the comfort of your home. There are plenty of things to do while waiting for your next trip. Here are a few suggestions.
Take A Virtual Museum Tour
Stroll down the Left Bank of the Seine River and enter the doors of Musée d’Orsay. Or, travel to Korea to the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. You can visit these and many other beautiful places through Google Arts & Culture. The app is available for your phone as well!
Watch Travel Videos On YouTube
From Athens to Zimbabwe, you can find the destination of your choice. Learn about the culture, the climate, or discover the best beaches for your future journey. Take a look and immerse yourself in any of these travel clips.
Take An International Cooking Class
Now is the time to enhance your cooking skills! Venture from those everyday meals and try something with an international flair. When it’s time to get together again, your friends and family will be impressed with your fresh-baked baklava or a tasty bowl of bibimbap.
Watch Live Cams from Around the World
If you didn’t make it to Rome this year, you could still visit Trevi Fountain live with the click of the mouse! Love New York City? Capture the Manhattan skyline in real-time from your couch. You can find these and other landmarks on live cams at Skylinewebcams.com.
Enjoy Live Views of Nature and Wildlife Around the globe
For you nature lovers, this one is great! Watch live cams of pandas in China, elephants roaming in South Africa, or for a little peace and tranquility, meditate with waterfalls in Hawaii. Capture these nature experiences at explore.org.
Learn a New Language
While waiting for the travel restrictions to lift, why not brush up on a new language for your next destination? One suggestion, try Babbel, an app you can download on your phone and pay according to your budget. They’ll even give you the first lesson free!
Immerse Yourself In International Films
Take yourself to around the globe through the art of film. Watching one may inspire you for your next trip! Click here for my list of recommendations.
Plan your next trip
It’s only a matter of time when the restrictions lift, the borders open, and we can be on a flight to somewhere. So why not start researching and deciding on your next destination now? Need help with planning? Try booking your next trip with a tour company. TourRadar offers a wide variety of itineraries for destinations all over the world. Start planning and get excited!
Whatever you do, keep up the motivation. You may not be able to physically travel at the moment, but the world is at your fingertips. Happy travels!