In this age of fast-growing trends, innovation, and technological advancement, it is almost impossible to put anything on hold, even our wanderlust. However, the world has been on hold for a while now due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing rules.
Regardless, this cannot stop you from exploring the world. Almost every country has an online library guide or a virtual tour to explore the scenery, culture, wonder, and aesthetics of their country.
Grab a chilled bottle of drink or a hot cup of cocoa if that does because we’re about to go on virtual tourism. A quick one, in case we decide to make a stop at the north pole. Grab a coat! Ready? Here we go!
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While it is not the same to see these places in person, some of these places can be toured virtually through online images, videos, and 360o virtual tours that allow you to go into these tourist attractions’ interior parts and corners.
Recently, Google partnered with thousands of museums to upload their artworks in high-resolution pictures and videos and take people on a virtual tour guide. All of the beautiful places listed earlier offer virtual tours. So, what are the ways to explore them virtually?
1. Through Digital and Virtual Tour Guides
Websites and virtual guides such as Window Swap transport you from your chair or bed to the deep ocean where you can swim with the whales and dolphins, walk side by side with the pride of lions, or even go as far as locating a shipwreck in the deepest part of the ocean.
You can go from witnessing the sunrise on the Brooklyn bridge to standing on the pyramids of Egypt to viewing the rain-soaked digital wall of China or viewing the sunset in the Himalayas Mountains.
Virtual tours offer 360o views that allow you to spin around to see everything from every angle. You can tour every beautiful city and view the world using virtual/digital tour guides.
2. BOOKS & MOVIES
There are great reads that can feed your wanderlust and transport you from the corner of your room to beautiful destinations.
Another fantastic way to virtually travel the world is through movies or TV shows. Some of the best online streaming services such as Hulu, HBO, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ are packed with shows, documentaries, movies, nature walks, and city biographies that allow you to see the world right there in your room. A pro tip is to download a VPN to change your virtual location. This way you can make the most out of your streaming subscriptions as you can access content available in other regions as well.
3. Google Earth Tour Guide
One of the best applications to pull off a virtual tour feat is Google Earth. You can use the application to get information about different places in the world and use it as a tour guide from the comfort of your home. The app allows you to take virtual walks on the streets of your favorite cities.
Do you feel stuck at home? Need some real-time adventure? Call a couple of friends who feel the same and would love to go on a virtual tour and enjoy an unforgettable virtual trip by going into the deep archives of Google Earth. There’s so many options to pick from nature, culture, history, landmarks, and street views. The best part is, it is free.
Being stuck in your hometown might be frustrating. Fortunately, we now have the option to explore the world virtually. Follow the tips above and enjoy your trip!
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