If you’ve ever wanted to learn a new language, what better time than the present while we’re all cooped up inside? Perhaps you frequently visit the same destination and have always wished you speak the language, or you’re planning an extended trip post-lock-down and would like to brush up on your language skills.
Are you wondering how to reinvigorate your clipped coronavirus wings? Exciting and motivational travel podcasts are candy for your earholes. Spread your body out somewhere comfy and put those headphones on. This is my pick of the bunch, but there are plenty more to satisfy those wandering urges.
The classics have been noted. Now it's time to look at the more recent offerings to tempt those restless travel feet for when you can actually go out exploring the world. Think of reading about travel at this torrid time as a cathartic release of pent up emotions, especially for peripatetic souls that are on the verge of withering away in despair.
Weathering the COVID-19 virus has given new meaning to stress & boredom, at opposite ends of the spectrum. In Manhattan, where I’ve been cooped up in solitude since mid-March, I came across a way to discover the city I call home (hint: it doesn’t involve going online) but can’t explore at the moment.
As we can only dream about travel at the moment, the best way to transport your mind to another place is to settle in with a good book. Find your cozy space: curled up on a couch or soaking in the bathtub with one or more of these classic travel inspired books.
The closure of entertainment venues and practically everyone being put into home lockdown translates into thinking outside the box for daily amusement to stop you from climbing your four walls. If you are going a bit stir crazy, check out the virtual experiences below for a culture fix or a cute animal antic to put a smile on your face.
You don’t have to travel around the world to feel a thousand miles away from home. If you have your own back yard, you can camp out under the stars and pretend that you are anywhere in the world.
If you want to really get to know a place, become a local for a while, or have a cheap way to visit your scattered family, volunteering for a few hours a day in exchange for accommodation and food may be the answer.
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