Virtual Tours – Satiating Your Travel Desires

With the outbreak of Covid-19, nearly the whole world is in a near-to-lockdown state. With everything shut down, businesses halted, and traveling stalled, the entire human race is experiencing a standstill. This is not only hampering the socio-economic graph of almost all the countries but also is adversely affecting the psychological resilience of the people. From the hustle-bustle of the rat race to the sudden stagnancy experienced, many are taking time to adapt themselves to the home-bound culture.

Traveling is something which comes as a recreational activity to many – an excuse to escape the routine of the mundane life. However, owing to the present situation, traveling has not remained an option anymore. Not only now, but many experts also speculate that even in the post-pandemic days, people would refrain from traveling, unless necessary, to safeguard themselves. This would not only affect the travel sector but also will lead to a severe dip in the development of the places which are primarily dependent on tourism. And so, now is the time to think about solutions which can help people, as well as industries, re-enter the post-pandemic world.

Ever heard of virtual tours? If not, then now is the time to know. Amidst all these hours of distress, technology – like always, has come to the rescue. Virtual tours involve a 360°image of a given location, backed with videos and images or a live tour using the digital platform. Not only this, with the development of machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques, one can now experience being at a given location and exploring it, using a simulated real-life environment. So today, we bring you the top 5 must-see virtual tours, which we are sure will leave you enthralled.

The Louvre

The Louvre – where time stands still

Who isn’t familiar with The Louvre?  And for those who aren’t, it is that legendary art museum, located in Paris, France, which has the most treasured art piece of this era – the Monalisa. Every year, thousands of people from all around the world come here to witness its beauty and enjoy the art pieces it holds. However, owing to the pandemic this year, a visit to this beautiful destination doesn’t seem possible for many.

Nevertheless, this time Google Arts & Culture has come to the rescue. It has teamed up with more than 2,500 museums and galleries, around the globe, to bring the immaculate art pieces into your living room, allowing you to be enchanted by its beauty. This famous museum of Paris is now open for virtual visitors to come and regale its pulchritude. 

Disney World

The marvellous Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland

Disney World is a place of wonders. Not only the kids but also majority of the adults – dream of visiting this amazing destination for a handshake with Mickey Mouse or for a dance with the amazing Cinderella or for a rendezvous with their favourite Disney character. From amazing rides to amusing Disney characters, this place is simply a visitor’s delight.

And thus, in an attempt to let the fulfilling experience continue without a halt even during the pandemic, Disney brings you the magic of the Mouse, with the help of its 360-degree street panoramas, virtual theme park rides and much more, hosted on its YouTube channel. For more details, VisitOrlando.com the one-stop destination one should go to.

London’s National Gallery

The magnificent National Gallery in London

London’s National Gallery holds one of the world’s greatest collections of paintings. It is a place wherein one is baffled by the choice of what to see and what not to. With the works dating back to mid-13th Century to 1900, it is a place that holds history within.

If you want to see more of it, but are stuck due to the pandemic, then worry not. Head over to Google’s “Top 10 virtual museums” which brings you an amazing virtual tour of this gallery on your fingertips.

Great Wall of China

An architectural splendor – the Great Wall Of China

Are you an appreciator of historical monuments and artifacts? Do you want to travel the world and relive history through the traces left behind? If so, then you would definitely not like to miss the informative and brilliant virtual tour of the Great Wall of China.

Providing a plethora of information about the history, heritage, preservation, and conservation of UNESCO World Heritage sites, Google’s “Heritage On The Edge” transcends one to an array of historical sites to experience the charm of the bygone era. So, why wait!

African Safari

A view from the adventurous African Safari

Are you a wildlife photographer? Are you someone who enjoys gallivanting amidst nature’s beauty? If so, then the virtual field trip of the African Safari is something you can’t afford to miss.

From the endemic Soutpansberg rock lizard to the pride of fierce lions, this trip takes you into the depths of the African Savannah and allows you to enjoy the ushering beauty of nature’s creation. So, get, set, and be ready to witness one of the best safari experiences in the comfort of your room.

We also recommend that you check out this travel guide for enjoying safe and responsible tourism during and post the Covid-19 pandemic. https://www.loveholidays.com/holidays/responsible-tourism-during-covid-19/

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