Last week I wrote about 6 ways to experience travel without leaving the house. This week I’ve been so distracted with some of my own advice, I’ve barely managed to pull together another post! It’s strange to think that my first post at the beginning of the month (about Where to spend your time in Krakow) is now just a distanct memory, as within days, trips all over the world were being cancelled. Now, as we head towards the month of April, social distancing is certainly making life a little bit different.
Despite no longer being a travel blogger these past few weeks, I’m trying my best to find the positives. It certainly isn’t easy. However, there is plenty to help with changing the subject somewhat, and to keep you busy. So, if you didn’t already dig through the endless virtual tours available on the web already, below you will find a few links to recommendations.
Museums
I’m not generally a fan of museums, but of course as a traveller, I often find myself inside them. Taking virtual tours can save a bit of time. It’s possible to pick through to what you want to see or fast forward. The best bit is being able to see things without the crowds, and often with commentary as well. Smartify are offering free audio tours for the rest of 2020. Most of the key museums around the world have a virtual tour available – check out this post for ideas. Everyone is doing it, the Louvre, the Hermitage and even the Smithsonian are taking part.
Worldwide
Virtual tours around the world, have given me a chance to reminisce from my travels as well as get the itch and want to book another trip. I particularly enjoyed visiting Machu Picchu in Peru, without the sun beating down on my back, whilst dragging my belongings around after 3 days without showering. Jerusalem, is still on my bucket list, although it might be there a while yet. If you just fancy looking over some destinations from above, without the commentary – Air Pano has some great choices.
Street Art
A particular favourite has to be the Street Art audio tours with Google Art Project. Certainly a good selection to whet my creative travels appetite, although the art changes so quickly on the street, by the time I get to visit any of these places the work will be different. It’s great to be able to see it as a snap shot in time however.
Virtual reality
I’m probably one of the last people on earth to have discovered virtual reality and Google Cardboard, but now I have, I think there is definitely an opportunity to lose a bit of time checking out the endless videos on the web. The Virtual Reality channel is a good place to start but be prepared for this to suck up your time. Don’t get me started on the 360 video’s…
There are literally hundreds more virtual tour experiences to enjoy online. The above were just a selection from my exploration on the web over the weekend. Time Out which has currently been re-branded as “Time In” is a great resource for other ideas on how to spend your time at home. After all, there is only so much travelling you can do without leaving the house.
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