With the travel bans and COVID-19 restrictions throughout the world, it’s no secret that we are all itching to see more of the world than just the inside of our living rooms. And if you are anything like me, this past year has driven you insane being trapped in one place for so long!! It hasn’t been easy, but one solution that I have found to be really neat that has emerged in light of our current situation is the availability of virtual tours all over the world! Now, while this isn’t exactly the same thing as actually traveling and visiting these remarkable sites, it might help a bit with easing the travel bug momentarily.
So, while we are all being responsible and staying home, we can take this time to take a “sneak peek” at the 7 Wonders of the World, famous landmarks, iconic museums, and more!
Grab your family, significant other, snacks, and/or a nice beverage, sit back and relax, and let’s tour the world together! Be sure to share this with your friends and family who are feeling stuck at home and want to travel, too!
7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD
Building this iconic 13,000-mile (about 21,100km) wall that can be seen from space took over two millennia to construct and still stands to impress us after a couple thousand years!
Join me in Rome and tour this beautiful wonder! I live 2 miles from the Colosseum and I must say, it never ever gets old to look at. After more than 2,000 years, this enormous monument still stands and is an icon of Rome.
The beautiful Machu Picchu is the most visited destination in Peru! It embodies spectacular scenery and beauty with views that impress hundreds of thousands of tourists each year!
The largest Mayan pyramids stands tall and will amaze you with Mayan culture.
This 26-foot-tall (8m) statue of Jesus Christ is located in Brazil and has become a symbol of Christianity and is a known cultural icon of Brazil.
Also known as the “Rose City” because of its magnificent coloring, this beautiful rock-cut architecture will surely take your breath away!
The amount of white marble that it took to build this will blow your mind. It is a beautiful and impressive architectural masterpiece.
MUSEUMS
Located in Paris, France, visit one of the most famous museums in the world from the comfort of your home!
National Museum of Natural History – Washington, D.C.
I grew up going to this museum with my family and friends and it will always hold a special place in my heart. Fun for the whole family!
I am lucky enough to say that I live just down the road from these gold-infested iconic museums that feature Michelangelo’s famous Sistine Chapel ceiling paintings!
Are you or your kids dying to have some Disney fun? I know I am!! Visit the Disney parks virtually for a little taste of the happiest place on Earth 🙂
LANDMARKS AND NATIONAL PARKS
I grew up just down the road from the city center of Washington, D.C., and I had the privilege of touring the White House one time when I was a small girl. I remember it being beautiful and impressive!
I cannot wait for the travel bans to be lifted so I can see this landmark in real life, but until then we can view it on this awesome virtual tour.
Visit one of the most famous archeological sites in the world! This ancient citadel is located in the city of Athens and is also where you can find the incredibly famous Parthenon.
Growing up, my great grandmother had a mug with a picture of this on it and ever since I was a little girl I have wanted to see it in real life. How do you think they got the giant rocks in that shape and how did they get them to stay like that after all this time?
An icon of the United States, check out this virtual tour of the statue that stands in the New York Harbor!
I have only ever seen this tower from the highway, but I hope I can check it out in person one day. Until then, this virtual tour is pretty awesome.
This breathtaking virtual tour of the cliffs brings you right to Ireland! The beautiful landscape stretches about 8.5 miles (14km)!!
Yellowstone National Park, USA
Explore the canyons, rivers, and vast wilderness of this 3,500 square mile national park! Located mostly in Wyoming, it is one of the most well known parks in the U.S. Just be sure to watch out for the grizzly bears!!
Located in Kenya, you are in for a treat!! Grab your binoculars and boots, it’s time to go on a safari! Get a taste of the beauty of Kenya and the extraordinary wildlife that lives there.
I hope you have had a great trip – what was your favorite thing you saw? Let me know below!
If you enjoyed these virtual tours, share with your friends and family to spread the fun!
Safe “travels.”
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