10 Amazing Tourist Attractions You Can Travel To From Home

Whew! It’s been a rough couple of weeks, and by now everyone is truly tired of being stuck at home whilst health workers and government agencies try to stomp out this global pandemic. If you want to do something new or had plans to travel before this, you can take a virtual tour to your preferred destination. Travel from home is in, people.

You can digitally travel to your favourite places in the world, or use this means to plan for your next vacation. This is a wonderful way to pass time, gain cultural knowledge and have fun at the same time. Here are the top ten sights you can experience via a virtual tour from the comfort of your home. It’s also a great thing to do with your partner.

Go On A Virtual Safari In South Africa

Ngala Private Game Reserve and Djuma Private Game Reserve are part of the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Whilst on safari here, guests are bound to see the Big 5: Lions, Leopards, Rhinos, Elephants and Buffalos. There are lots of other animas as well as various bird species. The mountains, bush plains and tropical forests are also a joy to behold.

Luckily, you can experience all this from the comfort of your home. In a quest to relieve the tedium of isolation, WildEarth and &BEYOND will stream in real-time three-hour game drives. They will do this twice-daily from 06:00 am – 09:00 am CAT (sunrise dependent) and 15:30 pm – 18:30 pm CAT (sunset dependent). You can also interact with the guides by asking questions on YouTube or using #wildearth on Twitter.

Tour Global Village In Dubai

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If you’re ever in Dubai, you must visit Global Village. It is an iconic sight featuring the landmarks and cuisines of different nations. It combines cultures of 90 countries across the world at one place. There are also live concerts and amusing activities to enjoy. This virtual tour features authentic Arabian music and successfully transports you to the Global Village. This was me whilst watching this virtual tour.

Take A Virtual Tour Of London From Your Couch

London has many famous sights, and this virtual tour covers them all in great detail. You will definitely see lovely sights and experience London in a way you never have. Also, it shows the exterior and interior of all these famous spots.

Learn All About Dogs From The Singapore Philatelic Museum

This Singapore Museum has created virtual versions of their most famous rooms. You can see the history of Singapore, or learn all about famous writers such as Shakespeare. One of my favourite tours was the All About Dogs room. If you like dogs, this tour will be interesting for you.

Walk Around Central Park From Your Room

Arguably one of the most famous parks in the world, Central Park in New York City is a man-made wonder. It the first public park built in America, and a hub for all kinds of interesting activities you will love. An immersive experience of Central Park awaits you on this tour. Even if you have visited this famous spot, you’re bound to enjoy this guided tour of Central Park.

Go To The Opera Virtually

Going to the Opera is on my bucket list, and the Met Opera is making my dream come true virtually. The Metropolitan Opera is an opera company based in New York City, resident at the Metropolitan Opera House at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. There is a stunning rendition of classics, and you can watch these award-winning shows for free. I just watched Macbeth and I was mesmerized throughout.

Discover The Beauty of Switzerland With A Digital Tour

From snow-covered mountains to quaint villages, Switzerland has it all. Whether you can ice ski or not, this country will leave you satisfied and fascinated. Explore all the Swiss sights digitally from the comfort of your home.

See Ancient Artefacts Dating Back To 5000 BC At The British Museum

Situated in London, the British Museum is one of the most renowned in the world. Its permanent collection of about eight million works is amongst the largest and most comprehensive in existence, having been widely sourced during the era of the British Empire. This free tour shows all the artefacts they have starting with the drawing of a crocodile on a rock 11,000 years ago. Fabulous isn’t it?

Explore The Flower Fields Of Amsterdam Digitally

The Keukenhof, which in Dutch means “kitchen garden”, has been around since the 15th century and covers 32 hectares. It is one of the most visited attractions in the Netherlands. The flowers bloom In April and May, so this is the best time to visit.

However, due to this pandemic, visitors can’t admire the blooming tulips, roses, daffodils and crocuses. So, the Keukenhof is granting everyone virtual access.

Watch your Favourite Animals At The San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo may be temporarily closed because of the virus, but the animals are still there, and you can watch them 24-7. From cute butterflies, Pandas, Koalas to Giraffes and Tigers. You can look at them live in their natural habit. I stared at a Tiger for ten minutes and it was lovely.

For more incredible sights you can enjoy from your home, head on to Google Arts & Culture. They have huge virtual collections that are perfect entertainment for everyone during this Coronavirus lockdown. If you’re still bored, play these fun quizzes.

What do you think of these virtual tours? Will you travel from home? Let me know in the comments.

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