{"id":15481,"date":"2020-04-14T11:00:04","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T18:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=15481"},"modified":"2020-04-14T11:00:04","modified_gmt":"2020-04-14T18:00:04","slug":"how-to-travel-without-actually-going-anywhere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/wayfaring\/how-to-travel-without-actually-going-anywhere\/","title":{"rendered":"How to travel without actually going anywhere"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ways to quench your wanderlust while sheltering in place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The coronavirus is really throwing a wrench in the world\u2019s travel plans. For so many of us, travel is one of life\u2019s greatest treats; seeing the world and feeling connected to different places and people and cultures can be invigorating, empowering, humbling, and perspective-building. So the prospect of staying in place \u2014 of course, the socially responsible thing to do during this extraordinarily strange time \u2014 makes the travel-inclined feel a little extra cuckoo (as if we didn\u2019t all already feel cuckoo enough rn, amirite?).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, thanks to the glories of the internet, we can quench that thirst for adventure and wonder and experience new things from the safety and comfort of our respective, socially distanced couches. To bide your time as you hunker down at home, here are some escapist distractions to quench your wanderlust while still sheltering in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore the world with Geoguessr<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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I wrote about this addictive game<\/a> years ago, and TBH it\u2019s still pretty much the best. Leveraging Google Earth interactive visuals, Geoguessr<\/a> challenges gamers to explore far flung places and guess where in the world the game dropped them. Virtual explorers can cruise long stretches of the rugged red dirt of the Australian outback, traipse through the wilds of the Colombian jungles, and wind through quaint Estonian country villages. While it\u2019s not as fulfilling as being there IRL, it\u2019s definitely fun to see the world virtually, and compete against yourself to test your powers of observation and deduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stream hella travel movies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, HBO, Disney+ \u2014 while hunkering down and chilling at home is not the most electrifying of mandates, we are fortunate to be in a time of on-demand entertainment with the press of a button. There are some exceptional travel movies streaming right now to help fulfill your escapist yearnings \u2014 The Talented Mr. Ripley<\/em> is an oldie but a goodie if you\u2019re hankering for a fifties-Italian-riviera vibe (on Netflix), Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark<\/em> is an old standby for a classic adventure tale (on Netflix), Cuar\u00f3n\u2019s Y Tu Mama Tambi\u00e9n<\/em> is a rich coming-of-age story that showcases beautiful scenery of the Mexican countryside (on Netflix), and Wine Country<\/em> is a great proxy for going wine tasting with the girls (on Netflix, too).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read travel books<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I love to read novels by local authors when I travel, so in the absence of actual<\/em> travel, perhaps we can continue to transport ourselves mentally via local literature. Pick a place to which you\u2019ve been interested in traveling and google local authors from that locale. Daunt Books in London does a wonderful job of grouping literature by country and culture, so while their online shop is closed for the time being, you can still get ideas from their browse by country feature<\/a> (includes mostly travel guides). And try to support independent booksellers versus Amazon if you can, especially during this tough time for small businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch nature shows<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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According to the New York Times,<\/a> nature shows are hot again. I\u2019m not sure they ever really went cold, but apparently there\u2019s a resurgence in popularity, which means the content producers are cranking out more of it. There\u2019s Our Planet<\/em>, a bit of a somber look at how climate change is affecting the natural world, but still visually breathtaking. There\u2019s also Dancing with the Birds<\/em> on Netflix, which looks at the mating rituals of birds of paradise. Night on Earth<\/em> is a nature doc series that uses special cameras to demystify the natural world under the cloak of darkness. And who doesn\u2019t love Planet Earth<\/em>? If you haven\u2019t seen it, you should definitely watch it. And then watch Planet Earth 2<\/em>. Nature shows bring us to the far reaches of the natural world from the comfort of the couch, and David Attenborough\u2019s voice is remarkably soothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch travel shows<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Anthony Bourdain revolutionized travel shows with his rough-and-tumble yet remarkably refined, No Reservations,<\/em> and later, Parts Unknown<\/em>. For the adventure-seeking foodie, following him along on his charming, impish antics is a wonderful way to virtually sample foreign fares and journey into parts unknown. Though I haven\u2019t yet watched myself, I\u2019ve heard Dark Tourist<\/em> is a good watch, about less mainstream travel destinations for travelers with an off-the-beaten-path preference. Forbes also has a list<\/a> of some binge-worthy travel shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tour world-class museums, virtually<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While many of the world\u2019s museums are temporarily closed to the public, thanks to Google Arts & Culture, you can still peruse the hallowed halls of some of the best art museums. From the Guggenheim in New York to the British Museum in London, the app lets you wander the corridors (albeit a little shakily) and get your daily dose of culture. The app also lets you project famed artworks into your living room, take virtual street tours, and take selfies that then liken you to famous artworks from across the globe, which is always good for a giggle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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