Kanish, a passionate traveler, had her dream vacation plans disrupted by the pandemic lockdown. For over a year now, she hasn’t stepped out of her city, echoing the experiences of many around the world during these trying times. But did you know you can “travel” without actually traveling, even during a pandemic? Here are some ways to “travel” without leaving your home through virtual vacations.
You can relive your past vacations by spending some time each day looking at those old photos. You can reconnect with the people you traveled with by making a group video call to reminisce. Prepare dishes you enjoyed on your trips, shop for items related to your past trips, or set the scene by playing local music, dressing up in the local style, and dancing to regional songs.
Alternatively, plan a new virtual vacation. Pick a place you want to visit and gather all the information you need. Plan whether you’ll visit top sights one by one or cover the entire destination at once, and determine the duration of your virtual trip accordingly.
You can also try local cuisine. No vacation is complete without food! Look up popular local dishes and try cooking them with local ingredients. Many wildlife sanctuaries and zoos offer virtual tours, some for free or for a small fee. You can also support struggling circuses by watching their virtual shows or watch live theater plays online without distractions from the audience.
Virtual vacations allow you to say goodbye to stress, welcome happiness, and increase productivity. They also allow you to see places you might have missed on actual trips and stay on budget. So, if you’re daydreaming about that beach or those hills, take that long-pending virtual vacation and enjoy!
