We’re counting down the days until we can return to some semblance of normalcy. On the other hand, those who choose to travel confront an uncertain future. Thankfully, tourist boards from all over the world are advertising their country’s natural beauty by giving a choice of tailored experiences online. Here are the best virtual travel experiences you should attempt, from learning about aboriginal culture in Australia to visiting Egypt’s pyramids.
Experience a safari drive in Africa
The luxury travel company andBeyond has teamed together with wildlife broadcasting experts WildEarth to bring you an African safari game drive. The two organizations have teamed up to provide customized game drives that you may watch twice a day from the comfort of your own home. Join one of two daily live safaris that last approximately three hours each. These will be broadcast live from South Africa’s Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve and Djuma Private Game Reserve. Take in the sights and sounds of the African wilderness as it unfolds.
Explore Austria
You can enjoy the magnificence of Austria from the comfort of your own home by visiting Austria’s official tourism website. Explore the Großglockner High Alpine Road’s Alpine meadows, mountain forests, and glaciers; visit Innsbruck’s Christmas markets and Nordkette Mountain’s thrilling ski slopes; visit Mozart’s own home in Salzburg, and go behind the scenes at Vienna State Opera with its collection of immersive 360-degree videos. All that is required is a desktop or mobile computer, though a VR headset will deliver the best experience.
Take a peek at the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights are being live-streamed by Explore.org and Polar Bears International, so you can enjoy them from the comfort of your own home. The live camera is located beneath the aurora oval in Churchill, Manitoba, one of the greatest spots in the world to see the aurora borealis in all of its splendor.
While nothing can substitute seeing the natural beauty for yourself, it can assist you in planning your next vacation to Iceland, Canada, Sweden, Greenland, or New Zealand. While you’re there, take a virtual tour of Sydney, gaze at Yosemite Falls, or get lost in Shibuya Crossing’s controlled chaos. Bring the animals of Sungei Buloh into your homes with its animal webcams if you’re seeking something closer to home.
Experience the wonders of Taj Mahal
This is for couples looking for a romantic date night at home. This video tour will take you through the magic of the Taj Mahal in Agra, as well as the attractions of its iconic white marble and gorgeous surroundings. The tour begins at one of the complex’s three spectacular entrance gates and takes you through important details of the tomb, which is one of the world’s Seven Wonders, as well as its storied past.
Discover Egypt’s hidden treasures
The Egyptian Tourism Board encourages travelers to visit the 5,000-year-old tomb of Queen Meresankh III. Learn more about the tomb’s construction and discover its hidden secrets. You can even “follow” Queen Meresankh III as she gives you a tour of her tomb.
Experience a movie-like casino atmosphere
Virtual tours of casino resorts, online casino sites, and virtual reality (VR) casinos may all provide a digital vacation for adventurers and casino fans alike. There are no requirements for a valid passport, travel supplies, miniature hair dryers, or plane tickets. To get started, all you need is a device that can connect to the internet.
There are many virtual casino tours to choose from, but here are a few: SLS Las Vegas Casino – Virtual Tour, Monte-Carlo Virtual Tour.
Take a peek at the past
Did you know you can go to Singapore’s National Gallery without leaving your couch? After all, with over 8,000 works from the 19th and 20th centuries, the gallery houses the world’s largest public collection of modern art from Singapore and Southeast Asia. You can examine paintings by notable artists including Lim Cheng Hoe, Thomas Yeo, and Ong Kim Seng by taking a virtual tour of the gallery.
by: Frankie Stein