Marvel at Swedens Northern Lights
Scandinavian temperatures to watch the Northern Lights online.
Lights Over Lapland, a travel company that guides tourists through Abisko National Park in Sweden, has posted time lapses of the aurora borealis on its website. Stunning streaks of bright green light dance in the video, a mesmerising sight from afar.
Go to: lightsoverlapland.com/virtual-aurora-tours
Climb the Great Wall of China
ANDBEYOND,
CHIBA PREFECTURE,
DEVINSUPERTRAMP/
YOUTUBE, GOOGLE
MAPS, LIGHTS
OVER LAPLAND,
THE CHINA GUIDE
You will not clock your daily 10,000 steps by virtually visiting the Great Wall of China, but it is still a fun experience. Beijing-based travel agency The China Guide has posted 360-degree snapshots of several sections of the Great Wall, specially for online tourists to appreciate the timeless monument during the Covid-19 period. The photos show the man-made wonder in different seasons.
Go to: www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china
Experience dizzying heights at Americas Yosemite
You may have wanted to visit El Capitan, the 914m-tall rock formation in Yosemite National Park that is the wallpaper on your MacBook.
For now, get an adrenaline high by watching the 360-degree video of rock climber Alex Honnold taking on the daunting summit.
The sweeping views of the American national park and its towering heights make it a heart-thumping experience, even from a screen.
Go to: str.sg/JMAA
Admire cherry blossoms in Japan
You thought you would see the pretty pink blossoms in Japan, or at least at Gardens by the Bay.
Well, try watching videos of Japans Chiba prefecture instead on YouTube. The videos give a sweet introduction to the prefecture, which encompasses the eastern outskirts of Tokyo and the Boso Peninsula. The flower-laden trees, clear blue skies and peaceful Japanese streets are a breath of fresh air for the homebound.
Go to: str.sg/JMd3
Get up close with South African wildlife
The lion-hearted can venture far inside the African savannah by catching livestreams of wildlife.
Luxury travel company andBeyond, which customises safaris and tours, has started uploading daily three-hour livestreams of Ngala Private Game Reserve and Djuma Private Game Reserve in South Africa.
The guides take their on-screen audience through the sights and sounds of the wilderness and also answer questions remotely.
While some may find this a watered-down alternative to the real experience of a game drive, it is still thrilling to observe a majestic wild elephant from your armchair.
Go to: www.andbeyond.com/bringing-africa-home/wildwatchlive
Dive into thRead More – Source
Marvel at Swedens Northern Lights
Scandinavian temperatures to watch the Northern Lights online.
Lights Over Lapland, a travel company that guides tourists through Abisko National Park in Sweden, has posted time lapses of the aurora borealis on its website. Stunning streaks of bright green light dance in the video, a mesmerising sight from afar.
Go to: lightsoverlapland.com/virtual-aurora-tours
Climb the Great Wall of China
ANDBEYOND,
CHIBA PREFECTURE,
DEVINSUPERTRAMP/
YOUTUBE, GOOGLE
MAPS, LIGHTS
OVER LAPLAND,
THE CHINA GUIDE
You will not clock your daily 10,000 steps by virtually visiting the Great Wall of China, but it is still a fun experience. Beijing-based travel agency The China Guide has posted 360-degree snapshots of several sections of the Great Wall, specially for online tourists to appreciate the timeless monument during the Covid-19 period. The photos show the man-made wonder in different seasons.
Go to: www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china
Experience dizzying heights at Americas Yosemite
You may have wanted to visit El Capitan, the 914m-tall rock formation in Yosemite National Park that is the wallpaper on your MacBook.
For now, get an adrenaline high by watching the 360-degree video of rock climber Alex Honnold taking on the daunting summit.
The sweeping views of the American national park and its towering heights make it a heart-thumping experience, even from a screen.
Go to: str.sg/JMAA
Admire cherry blossoms in Japan
You thought you would see the pretty pink blossoms in Japan, or at least at Gardens by the Bay.
Well, try watching videos of Japans Chiba prefecture instead on YouTube. The videos give a sweet introduction to the prefecture, which encompasses the eastern outskirts of Tokyo and the Boso Peninsula. The flower-laden trees, clear blue skies and peaceful Japanese streets are a breath of fresh air for the homebound.
Go to: str.sg/JMd3
Get up close with South African wildlife
The lion-hearted can venture far inside the African savannah by catching livestreams of wildlife.
Luxury travel company andBeyond, which customises safaris and tours, has started uploading daily three-hour livestreams of Ngala Private Game Reserve and Djuma Private Game Reserve in South Africa.
The guides take their on-screen audience through the sights and sounds of the wilderness and also answer questions remotely.
While some may find this a watered-down alternative to the real experience of a game drive, it is still thrilling to observe a majestic wild elephant from your armchair.
Go to: www.andbeyond.com/bringing-africa-home/wildwatchlive
