Covid-19 may have ruined our travel plans, but it will never dampen our passion for travel. Therefore, experiencing virtual tours on the internet will prepare us for real adventures in the near future.
Virtual reality tourism - 4.0 tourism is a smart tourism trend that many people are interested in today. No need to go far, just stay at home and technology will take you to explore the world at a very low cost.
Google Arts & Culture
First, you should experience Google Arts & Culture. This is an amazing digital platform developed by the tech giant Google. Google Arts & Culture has partnered with more than 2,000 cultural organizations around the world, allowing users to explore famous works of art, architecture, and landmarks around the world, bringing users exciting collections and online journeys.
Google Arts & Culture will take you around the world, exploring unique cultures and classic works in a virtual tour through just a smartphone. Google Arts & Culture has a beautiful visual design, providing journeys through images, 3D images, 360-degree videos to help you have the most realistic view of your destination.
If you are overcome by the feeling of being claustrophobic while staying indoors, then the journey to conquer the mysterious Grand Canyon in Arizona, the southwest of the United States will definitely relax your mind. Or you can experience the adventure of kayaking among icebergs at Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska's glaciers or take on the challenge of ice climbing, exploring the natural crevices created by the icebergs.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is one of the national parks that Google Arts & Culture has partnered with to bring the raw beauty of the natural world into your living room. A 4.0 tour of the lava caves at Thurston Lava Tube and out into the rainforests of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a great way to get lost.
Besides adventurous destinations, you can also sit at home and admire the poetic beauty of the most famous parks in the world such as: Central Park in the center of New York or Hyde Park - the largest Royal Park in London.
For culture aficionados, some of the world's most extraordinary art spaces are a must-see: the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Pergamon Museum in Berlin and the Tretyakov Gallery in Russia.
Google Street
If adventurous virtual tours aren't enough, don't forget Google Street! It lets you wander around the galleries at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, stroll around the sunny courtyard at the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico, or climb the stairs at London's British Museum to explore inside. Or simply wander the famous streets of Paris, Tokyo, or Seoul.
Soundscape and Podcasts
Although Rocky Mountain National Park, USA is currently temporarily closed to visitors due to Covid-19, you can feel all the happenings here with the Soundscape library. Listening to the sounds of dawn, howling coyotes, the murmur of a river, or the wind blowing through the canyons will help you feel more comfortable after a day of working from home.
Or if you don’t want to stare at a blue-light screen that’s making your eyes tired, try a travel podcast. Similar to Soundscape, podcasts are a form of audio travel experience, but in the form of a long journey rather than just a single audio file. Each podcast is usually around 35 to 40 minutes long. They introduce you to trips that might be on your “don’t miss” list, or trips you’d never want to try, like swimming with sharks.
Webcam
There are also live webcam shows for 4.0 tours that are sure to delight animal lovers. The San Diego Zoo may be temporarily closed due to Covid-19, but the adorable animals are still there and you can watch them 24/7. You can watch koalas sleeping in trees, mingle with baboons playing, or hang out with tigers, giraffes, or a baby giraffe.
