Travel is but a dream nowadays. Traveling will remain a distant vision for now, with borders around the world all closed up in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Planes are not flying, and mass gatherings are not allowed. Tourist spots are also closed, and the majority of the world is confined to their homes.

 

But if we understand that when the travel bug bites, you will forever be infected (at least a better “virus” to have). Thanks to technology, you can still visit many different places in the comfort of your home.

Some several websites and applications offer virtual travel experiences that will allow you to explore a beautiful spot while staying at home.

 

We know this cannot replace real travel, of course, but for now, it will be enough to satisfy your travel cravings. You might not realize it, taking this virtual tour now will lead you to your next destination.

 

So what place will you go to next? We have collated some destination, here they are:

 

1. Explore the Seven Wonders of the World

 

The Great Wall of China, the Colosseum in Italy, the Taj Mahal in India, Machu Picchu in Peru, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, and Chichen Itza in Mexico are the Seven Wonders of the World.

They are located far from each other, and visiting all seven might pose some challenges (emphasis Financially) when visited physically. Again, it will feel like you are looking at them
from a helicopter.

 

Google Play has a collection of 3D aerial shots that will allow you to appreciate the Seven Wonders through an aerial view. With their collection of photographs, it will feel like you are looking at them from a helicopter.

 

Airpano is another platform you can explore. They have an extensive collection of panorama photos and videos that will allow you to explore these beautiful sites from different angles.

The New York Times also has some interactive videos that will allow you to travel these sites from a ground-level perspective.

 

Aside from Seven Wonders, you can also enjoy the Giza Pyramids in Cairo, Alhambra in Granada, Wadi Rum in Jordan, and Began in Myanmar.

 

2. Visit a National Park

 

To visit a National Park, you can use Google Earth. It provides virtual tours for more than 30 national parks in the United States. Once you’re there, you can click on your mouse to do a 360-degree turn in a chosen spot. You can also walk in the trails and take time to appreciate the plants.

 

Yosemite also has its website where you can join a virtual tour. This is more detailed and provides you with more information.

 

3. Discover a New City

 

After being at home for months now, we’re sure that you are thrilled to go outside. But since this pandemic is not yet over, Google Street Views allow you to explore the outside world with your laptop. And the best thing is, you get to choose what city you’d want to explore.

 

Photos of the cities offer the rawest depiction of the city you will be visiting because the streets will be packed with tourists and locals. Imagine rubbing shoulders with these people while staying safe at home. What a beautiful thing to look forward to!

 

If you want a more curated experience, you can try Airpano. They have polished shots of individual cities, and you will be able to explore the [place just by moving your keyboard. Do you have a dream destination? Try To check if you can virtually visit this in Airpano.

 

4. Attend a Concert

 

Mass gatherings are not allowed, but there’s no stopping artists and singers alike to hold their concert online. Theater plays are now streamed, and talented individuals share their talent through social media. The best thing is they are offering it for free or at a lesser price compared to the normal times.

 

For example, the Berlin Philharmonic has opened a digital concert hall that made 600 orchestral concerts accessible. You can access all those for free for the first 30 days.

 

We’ll never know when we can travel again. With uncertainty wrapping around the current pandemic situation, travel remains to be a distant concept. Doing these virtual tours can never substitute the real ones, but when travel is nearly impossible, it’s the best refuge we can turn to.

 

Until then, we will have to make do of what we have. Let’s all look forward to the time when everyone will fly again.

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