TOP FIVE WAYS TO EXPLORE THE WORLD VIRTUALLY IN 2021

TOP FIVE WAYS TO EXPLORE THE WORLD VIRTUALLY IN 2021

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Lockdowns and social distancing have become the norm in the past year, making it extremely difficult to travel the world. However, that doesn't mean that you should shelf your wanderlust. 

Technological innovations such as Virtual Reality (VR) have put the world at our fingertips. You can travel to far-flung destinations at the click of a button. Here are the best ways to explore the world virtually in 2021. 

 

Explore The World Through Movies and TV Shows

There are films and TV shows out there that will give you the experience of traveling and exploring a new destination. You get to learn about the cultures, history and explore the landscape of different countries and destinations just from watching a movie. Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service to change your location to another country and unlock more travel content on streaming services such as Netflix, Prime Video, or Hulu.

 

Take Virtual Museum Tours

Google Arts and Culture have partnered with over 2500 museums and exhibitions to provide authentic online experiences for art lovers worldwide. You can explore world-famous museums, including Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Berlin's Pergamon Museum, Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, virtually. Many other famous museums, such as The Louvre, also offer free online tours and exhibits through their websites.

 

Famous Landmarks

You can explore lifelike simulations of real-world locations from halfway across the globe, thanks to virtual reality technology. For example, you can now get an up-close look at popular landmarks such as the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Taj Mahal, the UK's Buckingham Palace, and the majestic Eiffel Tower from the comfort of your own home. These destinations leverage 360° videos, panoramic images, and other digital technologies to provide a realistic experience of the destinations. 

 

Take a Virtual Nature Walk

When life gets stressful, taking a walk in the great outdoors is one of the best ways to unwind. But how do you experience the healing power of nature in the middle of a pandemic? In partnership with Google Earth, the US National Park Service provides guided tours of some of the most challenging landscapes in the United States. Take a virtual hike across the Alaskan Glaciers or Bryce Canyon in Utah. 

 

Explore Outer Space 

Take your virtual experiences a notch higher with a virtual trip to outer space. You can explore outer space, including the International Space Station (ISS) and planets outside our solar system, from the comfort of your couch. Explore the Hubble Space Telescope, the Armstrong Flight Research Centre, and the TRAPPIST-1 system, a red dwarf star that's home to seven stunning Earth-size planets from your living room.

 

You don't have to put your wanderlust on hold. There are many ways to explore the world safely from the comfort of your own home. Whether it's taking a virtual tour of your favorite museum or taking a trip to the international space station, you can have your ideal travel experience.