I miss travelling and it seems unlikely I'll get to go anywhere soon. Interested in ways to scratch my travel itch while not leaving home. What can you recommend in the way of armchair travel experiences, or recreating the feel of travel in a time of lockdown?
Have you done something at home to create a 'travel experience' in these times? I'm probably not prepared to go as far as simulating a 15 hour flight on my sofa or buying my own plane drinks trolley, but did just order a cooking box from Atlas who offer dishes from a different country each week.
Have you done something else creative that scratches the itch? I'm currently in a fairly strict lockdown area, but suggestions for having that travel feeling at home still welcome, as I could take them up later.
What travel magazines are your favourites or do you think are worthwhile? Hard copy would be nice to get off the screens for a bit, but excellent online versions might do.
I'm also interested in any live online travel experiences, like the tours available at With Locals, especially if you've actually taken one that you'd recommend. I'm less interested in virtual views (e.g. British Museum) and there are lots of lists around of them, but I guess tell me if you think there's one that does really give you an interesting experience.
While I am looking for less passive screen time, I'd still welcome recommendations for tv. I'm looking forward to Long Way Up, just enjoyed Somebody Feed Phil.
I can find plenty of book lists for travel so perhaps can skip more suggestions, unless you really really have to recommend it or you have used a book as a basis for a more interactive armchair experience in some way.
I used to like the Notebooks on Cities and Culture podcast for a deeper immersion in a place. Are there any good travel podcasts that aren't just rattling off 'what to see in..' or 'what to pack..."?
What else?! When I travel, I like eating, drinking, local neighbourhood wandering and seeing how people live their daily lives, street art, natural beauty, gardens, interesting history, interior design, arts and crafts, unique shops, hiking, photography exhibitions, grocery shopping!! |
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