Amid COVID-19, many of us have now been isolated in our homes. Working from home can be hard to adapt to, especially if you have small children, and with the Easter holidays approaching, you might have had a nice holiday or activity planned that has now either been canceled or postponed. Did you know you can explore many places from the comfort of your own home? Many virtual reality travel experiences are as good as the real thing – and free!
This can be a great way to spend your breaks at work, as it lets your brain transport you to a happier place. To help you find that dream escape, the experts at Baltic Travel Company have listed your 7 best options.
Museums
Google Arts and Culture has partnered with over 2,500 museums and galleries globally to offer virtual tours of their spaces. Options include the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, New York’s Museum of Modern Art, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. All offer virtual video tours of current exhibitions and in-depth looks at highlights from their collections. You can navigate the museums and discover new angles on history and art. Pick a museum you’ve always wanted to visit and write down key facts that stand out to you.
Visit the zoo
If animals take you to your happy place, then a zoo is your dream. Immerse yourself in furry-friend heaven; zoos like the Monterey Bay Aquarium offer live webcam views of pandas, penguins, and beluga whales. This is a great experience for children, as they will be amazed that the feed is live.
Landmarks
With the help of Google Earth, you can take a tour of some of the world’s most iconic locations. The platform lets you explore places such as the Taj Mahal and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Keeping your mind in check is as important as washing your hands. These experiences are vital to explore in order to remind yourself that the world is out there to be discovered.
National parks
National parks are beautiful, offer an escape from reality, and give you a chance to clear your mind. You can still do that; many national parks offer virtual tours on their websites and through Google Arts & Culture. The parks feature many different climates from across the country so you can pick one a day that suits your mood! One of the parks on offer is the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. The virtual tour lets you explore the Nahuku Lava Tube, which is a cave made by flowing lava – it is truly magical.
Space
You can leave Earth altogether and visit another planet! You can explore the surface of Mars through 3D, 360 images recorded by NASA’s Curiosity rover. If you want to explore more of space, a 360 YouTube video lets you travel and discover all the planets.
Opera
Even if opera isn’t your usual choice, the famed Metropolitan Opera is offering a unique opportunity. The New York City opera house is closed to the public, but they have revealed streaming sessions starting at 7.30 pm EST every night; the recordings will be available here on the website for 20 hours after they’ve been streamed at night. This is a great opportunity to video call friends and enjoy this one-off experience together.
Rollercoaster
Easter holidays normally see the theme parks filled with children enjoying their holidays. You can bring the adrenaline of rollercoaster rides home, as YouTube is full of videos that let you feel immersed in attractions at Disney resorts. Spend your weekends doing something different and enjoy the ride. Start with the Superman rollercoaster at Six Flags.
