Highlights
- Being in quarantine is not so boring with these places for virtual travel experiences
- From art galleries to national parks, this article has it all covered
- Visit the world through your laptop while being safe and comfortable in your homes.
The aim of vacations, be it summer or winter, is to enjoy spending time with friends and loved ones. For many of us though, the past two years have been unlike any other. While most of our vacation dreams shattered as early as when the year began, we eventually devised some brilliant substitutes.
Yes, virtual travel experiences became a reality, allowing us to travel all over the globe- something that we may never have had the time to do in reality.
We’ve got suggestions for you if you’ve also suspended your summer vacation plans this year due to the disease outbreak, but have been hoping you were traveling somewhere good. We’ve come up with a list of some beautiful places around the globe, and now you can take a virtual trip to them.
Best Places To Experience Virtual Travel
1. Milan Cathedral
This could be your opportunity to wander through the avenues of Milan and explore the Milan Cathedral without putting a dent in your finances. An online trip of the Milan Cathedral includes stops at cafes and the main square that circles it.
2. The Louvre- A Dream Location For Virtual Travel
The year before, the largest tourist museum bemoaned its overcrowding and strange visitor conduct. Following the shutdown, tourists wanting to go to the Louvre can now take a virtual trip to the archives of the ancient Egyptian artifacts, the remnants of the Louvre’s fortress, and the Galerie d’Apollon without needing to spend much for it.
3. Yosemite National Park
Although sections of the area remain active throughout the year, those who couldn’t manage to visit California’s Sierra Nevada area can still plan an online visit to one of the most beautiful places of all time, along with music, and see some of the most famous sights of Yosemite, such as the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, the top of Half Dome, and the iconic Yosemite Falls.
4. The Great Wall of China
Experience the magic and ease of virtual travel to some of the extremely popular parts of the Great Wall of China, which is 3,000 miles long and pedestrian-friendly. With most of the nation under lockdown, the digital trip provides a welcome break from the throng of masses that flock to see the 2,000-year-old wonder from across the globe.
5. San Diego Zoo
USA’s most renowned zoo is recognized for its accessible, cage-free native species. The zoo is also planning to undertake giant panda conservation. Although pandas are not often found in the United States, the San Diego Zoo has put online videos of its ecosystems so that people can see the kangaroos, apes, and polar bears that reside there.
6. Metropolitan Opera House
All through the year, the Met in NYC holds night-time encore performances of many of its biggest hits. Everyday day at 7:30 p.m., the online broadcasts go up and are active for 20 hours well after the show. On-demand viewing features many works such as Puccini’s “La Bohème” as well as Verdi’s “Il Trovatore.”
7. Museum of Modern Art
The MoMa is among the 500 exhibitions and art galleries with which Google Arts & Culture has collaborated to provide an immersive tour experience, which is truly the pinnacle of virtual travel. Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies,” Vincent van Gogh’s “The Starry Night,” and Pablo Picasso’s “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon” are among the most prominent modern artworks housed in the almost 100-year-old gallery.
8. Cliffs Of Moher
This place is for those who enjoy adventure sports but are hesitant to participate. If you are terrified of heights, this summer vacation you can visit the famous Cliffs of Moher. Take an online vacation to Ireland’s stunning cliffs.
Get Going With These Virtual Trips
Digital trips are now available for several popular places across the globe. If you’re looking for a fun and enriching experience, pick up your laptop or mobile and accompany many others on a worldwide tour steeped in culture and natural beauty.