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Ultimate Armchair Travel Guide: Experiencing Travel at Home

April 3, 2020

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There is nothing like traipsing the globe; hopping from Milan to NYC to Sao Paulo in mere minutes. No, I’m not talking about teleporting. I’m talking about armchair travel. I have been armchair traveling for years and I didn’t even know it. If you are a travel addict like me, chances are you have been armchair traveling too. We just didn’t know there was a name for it. No need to pack your bags for this trip. We are delving deep into how you can experience travel without leaving your home.

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Armchair Travel Meaning

At this point, you may be wondering what exacting is the meaning of armchair travel? Armchair traveling is experiencing a destination without actually traveling there. This can be done through various virtual travel experiences such as virtual reality , travel books, and movies.

Why Should You Consider Armchair Traveling?

There doesn’t necessarily need to be a choice between actual travel and armchair traveling. If you have the opportunity and are able to travel, by all means, go see the world! But oftentimes, we can’t travel as much as we would like, whether it is for financial issues, time off or a global pandemic. These restrictions don’t mean that you shouldn’t be able to experience travel. If you love to travel, you should be able to experience it as much as you would like.

Personally, I wish to be engrossed in travel 365 days a year. But realistically, I can’t actually be traveling that frequently. So, I turned to armchair travel. I spend time learning about different countries and cultures. I virtually tour cities and tourist destinations. And I am always gathering inspiration for my next trip, knowing full well that there is no possible way I could travel to the thousands of destinations I have virtually experienced. But it’s nice to dream and to learn about other destinations.

Armchair travel is also a great way to plan for future trips. Before visiting a destination, I like to learn as much about it as I can. I delve through the internet searching for blog posts and videos about the destination. I create virtual “vision boards” on Instagram of photo spots I want to see. And I always make sure to pick up my favorite travel guide. This helps me feel prepared and fully knowledgeable about the destination, so I can truly appreciate everything I am seeing.

Interested in travel at home? Check out this guide to the perfect staycation!

Ways to Travel From Home – Armchair Travel

Travel blogs and guides, guide books.

A tried and true way to experience travel from home is by reading travel blogs and guides. One of the most exciting parts about travel (aside from actually being in the destination) is the planning phase. I love planning trips. Scouring through travel guides and blogs builds up the anticipation for visiting a destination. Reading travel guides typically helps outline the best places to see in a destination.

But you don’t have to be going on a trip to enjoy reading about a destination. If you’re like me, you may already have a shelf of travel guides at home. I have a collection of Eyewitness travel guides for destinations I’ve never visited and regions I love. But there is something about reading these guides that fuels me with so much wanderlust. If you don’t already have a collection of guide books, pick one up for a destination you’re curious about. Maybe it will inspire you to visit one day or fill you with more knowledge about the destination.

One of my favorite things to do when I’m not traveling is to grab a handful of books from the travel section at Barnes and Noble and compare the different guide books. Be sure to grab a coffee and allow yourself to get lost in the pages.

Travel Blogs

I may be biased, but I love researching travel online. There are so many resources and incredible travel blogs. If there is a particular destination you’re interested in, simply enter your query into Google and you will find endless blog posts about the destination. Or check out the destinations your favorite blogger has written about and use that as the base for your armchair travel destination. (Pssst check out the destinations I’ve written about for armchair traveling)!

If you’re looking for armchair travel on a particular country or destination, there are plenty of blogs with a focus on specific places. For instance, you can find ample inspiration about Chile on Gringa Journeys and tons of posts about Madrid from Lauren on Location .

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Youtube Videos

Youtube is a great source for experiencing travel at home. When I want to know what a place is really like, I head to Youtube. While reading about destinations is a great source of information (for us who like to be very informed), Youtube is on another level for experiencing travel at home. Seeing a destination through video allows you to sit back and enjoy the experience. The best part is, watching Youtube is completely free. Simply enter the destination in the Youtube search tab that you wish to virtually escape. There are various videos to watch from uncut clips that allow you to get a true glimpse of the destination, beautiful inspiration type of videos and entertaining travel vlogs. Some of these videos are on par with travel shows and documentaries on major networks.

After being so inspired by armchair traveling with my favorite Youtube videos, I decided to start a travel vlog. Check out my Youtube channel here! I will be adding tons of travel videos and armchair travel ideas.

If you are looking for some Youtube travel channels to get started with, check out some of my favorites. These are the channels I find myself looking forward to watching their new videos because they allow me to virtually experience the destination.

Check out these channels:

Sandy Makes Sense: Sandy is a bubbly host, who’s videos always leave me smiling. While she doesn’t always travel with friends, her videos make you feel like you’re experiencing the ultimate girlfriends getaway.

Happy to Wander: The host of this channel is a hilarious Canadian expat living in Europe. The videos on this channel are more travel guides than vlogs yet she manages to do so in an entertaining yet informative way.

De Ja Shu: The videos on Shu’s Channel are cinematically beautiful and she is a very charming host. Be prepared, after watching her videos you will leave hungry as she is quite the foodie.

The Life of Jord: Jordan’s videos will bring you to far-flung destinations you may never have considered visiting (perfect for armchair traveling)! His videos will leave you curious about places you’ve never heard of before.

Backpacking Bananas: The host of this channel, Christianne, is high energy and relatable. Her videos mostly focus on her backpacking trips around the world. Great for entertaining videos to fuel your wanderlust from home.

Come Join My Journey: If you haven’t checked it out already, I actually have a travel vlog that I started recently to further share my travels!

A unique and amazing way to enjoy armchair traveling is via webcams. There are webcams all over the world, where you can watch a live stream of a destination. When it comes to truly experiencing a destination via armchair travel, they are a game-changer! These webcams allow you to get a glimpse of what is really happening at that very moment in the destination. Webcams verge on feeling like you’re spying, but they are typically scenic webcams so you’re not getting an up-close showing the people walking around.

Search Webcams

It’s astonishing how many webcams you can watch online. If there is a specific location you wish to visit during your armchair travels, simply search “Destination webcam” and plenty of options will come up. (PS never do anything you wouldn’t want someone to see when you’re traveling because evidently there are webcams everywhere!)

Not sure where you want to go? Browse through some of the top webcams on these websites:

Skyline Webcams

Destination Specific Webcams

There are plenty of destination-specific webcams. After a trip to Ocean City, Maryland, we revised the ocean and pier at home with their various webcams . While we couldn’t feel the sand or the salty air, viewing those live cameras from our couch felt like those we were there for just a moment.

Wildlife Webcams

If you’re an animal lover, some of the best aquariums, zoos and wildlife conservatories even have their own webcams that you can watch. There is nothing quite like being immersed in watching animals to feel as though you are no longer sitting at home.

Google Earth & Street View

One of my all-time favorite forms of armchair travel is browsing Google Street View. I have been pretty obsessed with Google Street View since the introduction of Google Earth . (Yes, I have always been travel obsessed). Google Street View on Google Earth is one of the best ways to get a visual of a destination. You are able to click and virtually “walk-around” the destination, getting 360 degrees of streets and squares in the world. To use Google Street View, simply drop your icon on one of the blue lines in the destination you are searching on Google Earth.

Additionally, there are little blue dots that you can drop your icon on. These are photospheres, which will show you 360-degree snapshots from around a destination. These are especially useful when you are searching for a particular tourist spot that may not be on a street.

Google Earth even pulls an excerpt from Wikipedia for each destination you search for. This helps to learn a bit about the destination as you are getting virtually lost in its streets.

If you’re not sure where you want to virtually explore, there is a “Feeling Lucky” feature on Google Earth, which pulls up a random location on the map for you to check out. I’ve noticed that this feature tends to pull up locations I have never heard of, many of which don’t actually have street view information. But that just means you’re “traveling” to a place that many people don’t go to. Take the opportunity to research this destination and try to pull up videos and blog posts.

Secret Door

Similar to the “Feeling Lucky” feature of Google Earth, there is this very cheesy and amazing website called Secret Door . This website is slightly more satisfying than the “Feeling Lucky” feature on Google Earth because it brings you directly to a random spot on Google Street View.

The website is a little slow, however, it is so worth the wait! Each click through the door brings you to a unique spot on Google Street View. On one click I was inside of the White House and on the next, I was in Shackleton’s Hut in Antarctica. It is so fun to try and guess where you ended up!

Virtually Visit Museums

If you are a museum buff when you travel, there is the perfect app for visiting museums worldwide from the comfort of your home. Via the Google Arts and Culture app , you can visit over 2000 museums across the world. I have spent more hours than I care to admit on this app. For someone who doesn’t typically have a long attention span for museums, this app has been a game-changer for me. Each museum on the Google Arts and Culture app has online exhibits. These online exhibits give a background of what the exhibits are about as well as various photos showcasing the collection. These exhibits provide the perfect amount of information, they are informative yet not overwhelming.

To start off your armchair travels at the museum, I would suggest picking a city to start exploring and prepare yourself for a long day at the museums. Spend time reading about the exhibits, walking around the museums with street view and even virtually hanging art on your walls at home. Yes, you can virtually hang masterpieces on your walls! It’s fun, a bit cheesy and a great way to see the art up close. If you have a Google Cardboard or other VR headset, you can even take virtual tours of museums and cultural sites on Google Arts and Culture.

Virtual Reality

Getting a Virtual Reality Headsets

Virtual Reality is by far one of the most realistic and immersive ways to experience armchair travel. All you need is a virtual reality headset. The best part is, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg for a VR headset. You can get an entry-level VR headset for a reasonable price. I went with the Google Cardboard model as I didn’t want to overly invest in a headset. However, the actual Google Cardboard model was sold out. So I opted for this model . And it really works! I bought a virtual reality headset for under $8 and it works so well! Honestly, if you are using virtual reality for the first time, all you need is a cardboard model to start out.

If you have children or are planning to use virtual reality often, I would consider investing in something more durable. If you prefer a more durable model, consider getting an entry-level model such as this one by BNEXT.

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Virtual reality videos.

There are countless virtual reality videos and still images you can find online for free. After scouring the internet and apps, I have discovered endless places to visit in VR. With new virtual content being added daily, you will have no shortage of adventures during your armchair travels. Throw on your cardboard VR viewer and headphones and get ready for an adventure of a lifetime…from your couch.

Some of my favorite apps for travel virtual reality are the Google’s Arts and Cultures app, where you can virtually tour museums and cultural sites around the world and the Google Expedition app, where there are over 900 expeditions to choose from, including national parks and palaces.

A fantastic source of virtual reality videos is Youtube. Youtube has tons of high-quality virtual reality videos that are readily available. In order to use your VR headsets with Youtube videos, make sure you have the Youtube app downloaded and click on the “VR headset icon” on the corner of a virtual reality video. Some of my favorite channels for virtual reality travel videos include National Geographic and VR Gorilla . If you are looking for a particular destination, search for “destination virtual reality” on Youtube.

Travel Books

One of my favorite genres of books to read is travel books. These books tend to suck me into the destination the book is based on and fuel me with so much wanderlust. I find myself inspired by the author’s story and travels. A good travel writer will make you feel like you have stepped into the destination they are describing.

I love a good travel memoir! Some of my favorites are classics such as “Eat, Pray, Love” and “Wild” . The newest memoir on my virtual travel bookshelf is “Around the World in 80 Trains” . I use an e-reader for when I travel, so I’m not lugging around tons of books. You can also virtually check books out of your local libraries to use on your e-readers with the apps Overdrive and Libby.

There is nothing quite like having a good coffee table book. I have a few travel coffee table books that I often flick through for travel inspiration. One of my all-time favorites is “1000 Places to See Before you Die” , which is full of classic bucket-list destinations across the world. If you’re looking for a beautiful and inspiring hardcover coffee table book, add “Dame Traveler: Live the Spirit of Adventure” to your collection. This book is full of gorgeous photos and tips from female travelers. (PS I’m featured in the Dame Traveler book! I may be biased, but this is a great book!)

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Subscribe to Travel Magazines

Similar to travel books, but the destinations you are visiting are a total surprise each month. There is something so special about holding a glossy travel magazine in your hands and flipping through the pages to discover a new destination the writers have covered each month. Travel magazines tend to be the beginning of my armchair travel binging. After reading a short article about a destination in one of my favorite magazines, Travel and Leisure or CN Traveler , I find myself scouring the internet to learn everything possible about the destination.  One of the best parts of travel magazines is that the stories are typically accompanied by beautiful imagery from the destination.

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Travel Movies and TV Shows

One of my first inspirations for travel was watching movies travel TV shows. I lived for the Travel Channel growing up, watching my favorite series by Anthony Bourdain and Samantha Brown. Each episode of these shows brought a new destination with entertaining hosts. Now there are various travel shows on networks, streaming services and online. Some of my favorite travel shows include:

Check out the best travel movies here!

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown:  Who doesn’t love Anthony Bourdain? I have seen perhaps every one of his travel series, my favorite being “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown”. You can stream this on Amazon, or you can watch “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations” on Hulu!

Samantha Brown’s Places to Love: Samantha Brown is adorable and lively and showcases highlights of a destination from places to see to history. You watch all the episodes of Places to Love on PBS!

Get Lost in Travel Photos on Instagram

My Instagram feed is flooded with inspirational travel accounts. These accounts allow me to experience a destination through someone’s perspective.  I love following people who travel frequently or live somewhere interesting. Instagram is an especially great place to do this because it feels more personal and in the moment than other media. While Instagram feeds can still be quite curated, I love seeing how Instagrammers showcase a destination.

One of my favorite features of Instagram is Instagram Stories. It is interesting to see the more candid moments these travelers share on Instagram Stories, which often go along with the photos they are sharing on their feeds. After following some travel accounts for years, it feels as though I truly know the person and I’m excited to see where they go next.  I use my Instagram @comejoinmyjourney_ to document my travels, sharing curated travel photos with captions talking about my experience or thoughts about a destination. My IG stories tend to be more behind the scenes documentation of my travels.

There are so many talented photographers and Instagrammers on Instagram, that scrolling through your feed can feel like you are looking at a beautiful gallery of travel photos. Be sure to follow specific accounts of individuals whose travels inspire you as well as some feature accounts. Feature accounts allow you to discover new destinations and accounts daily. Some of my all-time favorite feature accounts include  @dametraveler , feature female travelers and @italy.vacations , which showcases different destinations in Italy.

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Create a Vision Board on Pinterest

Pinterest is such a great way to find travel inspiration and to organize it. Pinterest is a great took to use for armchair travel. Think of Pinterest as a visual search engine. So it makes searching for travel information fun! After searching for a destination on Pinterest, you will find tons of beautiful photos and blog posts. I love using Pinterest because it is so visual. If you are drawn to the image, you can click on it to be redirected to a blog post or webpage to find out more information.

When I am browsing Pinterest, either for research for upcoming trips or travel inspiration, I organize these pins into destination boards. These destination boards serve as a vision board for the specific city, region or country. Once I save and organize these pins, I can go back and read all the posts I saved or look back at the photos for inspiration.

Cook Regional Dishes

If you are a foodie, a huge part of travel is trying different dishes from around the world. Trying local dishes allows you to further experience a destination. Yet, just because you can’t travel does not mean you can’t try food from around the world. Pick up a cookbook from a particular destination or look up your favorite dish you’ve had abroad and get cooking. While it may not be authentically made, trying food from different places that you don’t typically eat is a great way to experience armchair travel.

Not only is cooking different types of dishes a great way to escape your everyday routine, but it also helps you appreciate those local delicacies. Here are some great cookbooks to try:

“Made in Mexico” by Danny Mena: For those who love Mexican food!

“Vietnamese Food Any Day” by Andrea Nguyen: For delicious Vietnamese dishes!

“Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes” by Giada De Laurentiis: Because everyone needs Italian food in their lives!

Mexican Food

Research History

While I have always enjoyed history, travel fueled my love for it. Visiting a destination that you have learned about makes it feel so much more real. I tend to find myself in a research frenzy about the historical significance of a place that I visit. Learning about the history of a destination makes me feel like I have a great understanding of it. Learning about history is such a great way to enjoy armchair travel.

There are various ways to learn about the history of a travel destination you are visiting. Many travel shows and blogs have a historical element. You can go on a Wikipedia binge about the destination you are visiting from home. Or you can pick up a history book about the destination you are visiting.

Practice Language Skills

Language is such a beautiful part of travel. I yearn for foreign tongues; languages and words that I have never heard before. There is something so rewarding about learning a new language, even if it is just bits and pieces of it. Before I visit a destination, I am sure to learn a few key phrases and words of the language spoken in the destination. And I feel so rewarded when I start picking up on the language while traveling.

Just because you are at home, does not mean you can’t learn language skills. Spend some time practicing your language skills with phrasebooks and language apps. Duolingo is a great app to use to learn a language for free! I use this app before traveling and when I’m at home. There are various languages you can learn on Duolingo. However, if you truly want to learn a new language , you may want to consider investing in Rosetta Stone .

If there is a language that you already know or enjoy listening to, put on a movie or tv show in that language. Even if it is just background noise, you will feel like you are in that destination.

Have a Destination Theme Night

Now that you have tons of ideas for different ways to enjoy armchair travel, you can bring them all together to have a destination theme night. This is one of my favorite ways to delve into travel at home. This allows you to truly immerse yourself in the destination. After picking a destination, do as many things as you can from this list of ideas for traveling from home. Do some research on the destination you want to virtually travel to, just as you would do for an actual trip. Then delve into the destination, making your favorite dish from the destination and enjoying an evening of watching Youtube videos and movies about the destination or enjoying a good travel book.

Some Travel Theme Night Ideas:

Paris Theme Night: Grab a glass of wine and a cheese tray and tune into “Midnight in Paris”. If you have a beret , throw it on to feel like you are in the City of Lights.

Las Vegas Theme Night: If you have a poker set , have a poker night. Start drinking whatever and whenever you want (because it’s Vegas, right?) and finish the night watching “The Hangover”.

Singapore Theme Night: Get a Singapore street food cookbook and create some delicious dishes. Then throw on your most extravagant outfit and watch “Crazy Rich Asians” .

Travel Photos

Who better to live vicariously through than yourself. Yeah, you! Chances are you have been on some pretty fabulous trips before. So, if you are unable to travel at the moment, might as well take this time to relive your past trips. I love having a chance to go through my old travel photos. This gives me a chance to remember the moment I took the photo and share the stories about my past trips with others. A few ways you can experience armchair travel through old travel photos include:

Show the photos to family/friends: Tell them all about your experiences.

Post your travel photos on social media: Now is a great time to make that inspirational travel account on Instagram!

Create a scrapbook: Making scrapbooks is a great way to showcase your travel photos and mementos in one place.

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Write a Travel Bucket List

While armchair travel alleviates my need to travel right now, it still leaves me wanting to visit the destinations I have virtually traveled to. I have a mental list of places I want to visit that is constantly growing. A great way to continue dreaming about these destinations is to create a travel bucket list. While you may be stuck at home right now, there is no reason you can’t dream of visiting these places one day. By writing these destinations down on an organized travel bucket list or even pinpointing places you want to go on Google Maps, you may be able to plan a trip when you can travel.

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This is such an amazingly in-depth guide!! Proof that it’s not the end of the world that we can’t travel right now 😉 I’ll be using some of your ideas- thanks!!

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May 17 2020

The Armchair Traveler – U.S. National Parks Edition

When life gives you a lockdown, it’s time to escape with a little virtual travel! In real life, you’d be packing bags, but all you need right now is a tablet or laptop, and this collection of links to be an Armchair Traveler.

The Armchair Traveler visits America’s National Parks

Welcome to our first collection of resources for the Armchair Traveler: a collection of websites that will give you the most immersive experience you can have without leaving the comy confines of your armchair. Ready? Grab your trekking poles, and let’s go!

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Googsle Arts & Culture’s Hidden Worlds of the National Parks ( Image: Google )

America’s National Parks by Google Arts & Culture

In the series Hidden Worlds of the National Parks , Google Arts & Culture partnered with the U.S. National Park Service to present interactive, ranger-led virtual tours in five parks: Kenai Fjords, Hawaii Volcanos, Carlsbad Caverns, Bryce Canyon, and Dry Tortugas.

Each tour includes a Google Streets style exploration, but the highlights are the Ranger-led tours. Kayaking through icebergs, diving a shipwreck, marveling at a billion stars in one of the world’s darkest Dark Sky areas. After watching, you’ll be looking forward to the next park like it was a secret ninth season of Game of Thrones!

Google Earth Virtual Tours: U. S. National Parks

We love Google Earth! It’s a great way to go exploring, but can be a little overwhelming on your own. So let the Google Earth team be your guide! Using maps, satellite imagery, and user photos, the team put together a series of 31 guided virtual tours of national parks from sea to shining sea, literally. You can virtually park hop from Denali National Park in Alaska, to the Channel Islands National Park off the California coast, to Arcadia National Park on the coast of Maine, all the way out to the Virgin Islands National Park on St. Thomas. And 27 other points in between!

For full effect, we recommend lacing up your hiking boots before hitting the hammock with your laptop.

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Google Earth’s National Parks Tour features parks across the National Park System. ( Image: Google Earth )

Top 13 National Parks

There’s nothing like a sampler plate to build your appetite! We don’t know the criteria the producers of this video used to pick the Top 13 out of America’s 62 National Parks, but we certainly appreciate the results. A road trip to visit these 13 parks would take days. As an Armchair Traveler, we can sample all of them in just 30 minutes! Not the same as being there, but a great way to relive a visit, or build on your longing to see them IRL (In Real Life).

Top 13 National Parks Credit: Amazing Places on Our Planet

Arches National Park

The best part of this Virtual Travel through Arches National Park is that it follows the entire Arches Scenic Drive from Moab, Utah. The worst part is that the drive is only 22 miles long. But the scenery seems to go on forever! The descriptions and directions will be handy if you ever decide to take the drive yourself.

Grand Circle Tour I – Ep 15 – Arches National Park #1 Credit: American Roads

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Blue Ridge Parkway

It is truly America’s Favorite Drive. The 469-miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway meander along the Shenandoah National Park and the Great Smokey Mountains through Virginia and North Carolina. This video by Kwangson Choe, one of our favorite You Tubers, is part travel planning aid, part Virtual Travel escape, and 100% enjoyable!

Blue Ridge Parkway , Virginia – North Carolina Credit: Kwangson Choe

Glacier National Park

Although it’s not America’s most remote national park, Glacier doesn’t see nearly the number of visitors as the southern parks. Which is a shame, given how gorgeous it is! Of course, since this is Virtual Travel, no place is too out of the way. Not even northern Montana!

Glacier National Park Montana America 4K Credit: The Flying Dutchman

Grand Canyon National Park – South Rim

Virtual Fitness has put together several virtual travels, but none (in our book, at least) are as stunning as this Grand Canyon road trip! This drive on the South Rim is meant to simulate a run, complete with beautiful vistas, wildlife, fellow hikers, and one beautiful sunset!

Virtual Tour – South Rim Grand Canyon National Park Credit: World Nature Video / Virtual Fitness

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Grand Canyon National Park ( Image: U.S. Geological Survey )

Grand Canyon National Park – Phantom Ranch

Not all Armchair Traveling is done by video. The US Geological Survey put together two photo tours of the Phantom Ranch. The tours take you down the South Kiabab Trail to Bright Angel Creek at the bottom of the Arizona’s most famous geological landmark.

Monument Valley

Note: Technically, we’re cheating here. Monument Valley is not a National Park. It is, however, a Navajo Nation Tribal Park. In the United States. So…that counts, right?

When you think about the great American southwest, the picture in your mind is probably Monument Valley National Park. Thanks to years of popular movies and books, the desert buttes and wide, flat valleys have become associated with cowboys (though it’s mostly Indian land), lawless banditos, scorpions and gila monsters. This photo-drive video by Kwangson Choe does a good job of capturing the stunning vistas of what has come to be the iconic vision of “The Southwest.” After viewing, you’ll want to venture further with more of his videos of national parks and other destinations.

Monument Valley , Utah, 4k UHD Credit: Kwangson Choe

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Saguaro National Park

One of our favorite places is Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona. The surrounding Sonora Desert is the only place in the world the giant cacti grow, and they grow all over this park! This is a photo tour of three areas in the park. It is very impressive, with 687 photos documenting nearly every step. Just know that means there is a lot of clicking involved.

Saguaro National Park Virtual Travel Credit: Untraveled Road

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone is the “granddaddy” of National Parks and, at 3 hours, this is the granddaddy of Virtual Travel videos! You’ll see lots of the park, from rolling meadows to the waterfalls and geysers. You might even catch a few bear cubs frolicking! Best to put it on and let it roll.

Virtual Journey to Yellowstone National Park Credit: 4K Relaxation Channel

Even though you might literally have all day to watch videos when you’re in lockdown, three hours might be a little much. This video catches 100% of Yellowstone’s amazing highlights in about 15% of the time. Even an Armchair Traveler can appreciate efficiency.

Yellowstone National Park in 4K Credit: Amazing Places on Our Planet

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Zion National Park

America’s national narks make for some great road trips. One of (if not the) most spectacular is Highway 9 through the southern portion of Zion National Park in Utah. The drive just barely scratches the surface of the huge park, most of which you can only see from a hiking trail. This real-time drive enters Zion from the east on the Zion – Mount Carmel Highway. Being able to take your eyes off the road makes the video better than the drive!

Highway 9 through Zion National Park Utah Credit: Aviatorathome

The Mighty Five

What better way to close out this collection of Virtual Travel to America’s national parks than with The Mighty Five. The video, from The West is Big, actually features eight national parks, several state parks, and the Monument Valley Tribal Park, and travels through the Four Corners states: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. For those who don’t know, the Mighty Five refers to the five spectacular national parks in Utah: Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capital Reef, Canyonlands, and Zion, though this video doesn’t cover Zion.

Tour Utah National Parks: The Mighty 5 & Beyond Travel Guide Credit: The West is Big

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Armchair Travel: How To Virtually Explore The World

Want to travel but haven't got the funds or the time? No problem! You can explore the world from the comfort of your own home with armchair travel. Here's how.

Ways to travel the world virtually from the comfort of your armchair

What is an armchair traveler?

Armchair travel is the act of exploring a place, learning about a culture, or going on an adventure without leaving your home. It's the perfect way to learn about new cultures and destinations, and it can be a great way to escape your everyday life for a little while.

Being and armchair traveler doesn't mean you're lazy, it just means you're resourceful! There are endless ways to armchair travel, and with a little creativity, you can go anywhere in the world without even stepping out your front door.

Related: Why people like to travel

How to armchair travel

There are many ways to armchair travel, but some of the most popular methods include:

Travel Blogs

Well, I suppose I would say this, wouldn't I?! But travel blogs are a fantastic resource for armchair travelers.

Whether you're planning a road trip, searching for information on a dream destination , or just looking for some inspiration, travel blogs are a great way to explore the world from your armchair. You can even interact with other travelers and get first-hand insights and recommendations.

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Here at Dave's Travel Pages for example, you will find blog posts relating to bicycle touring as well as how to plan a vacation in Greece . My site is the perfect inspiration for armchair travel lovers!

Vlogs are also a good way to find out information about different places around the world, and to see things you normally wouldn't. Watching YouTube videos, like this one from Kleftiko Bay in Milos, Greece sure does make you want to visit there!

Social Media

Social media is a powerful tool that can be used for much more than just staying in touch with friends and family. With a little bit of exploration, you can use social media to armchair travel.

Start by following some travel bloggers, pages, and hashtags on your favorite platform. This will help you find interesting content and accounts to follow.

Other people's travel experiences can be a great source of inspiration and information for your own armchair travels. Following along on someone else's journey can be a great way to see the world without even leaving your home.

You can also use social media to connect with people from all over the world. Joining online communities and groups is a great way to learn about new cultures and make friends from different parts of the globe. Who knows, you might even find some armchair travel buddies!

Virtual Tours

One of the best ways to armchair travel is to take advantage of the wealth of information and experiences that are available online. There are now virtual tours for some of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and they're a great way to explore a place without even leaving your living room.

You can find virtual tours for museums, historical sites, natural wonders, and more. Many of these tours are interactive, which means you can explore at your own pace and choose what you want to see.

While virtual travel experiences can never replace the real thing, they're a great way to get a taste of a new place. Some even allow you to see ancient sites as they were meant to be seen – without the crowds!

Some virtual tours you could look for include:

  • Sistine Chapel
  • Machi Picchu in Peru
  • Western Australia
  • National Parks
  • The Great Wall of China

Books are the most popular way both plan a future trip and to armchair travel. When you read about a destination, you can almost feel like you're there.

If you want to learn more about a specific place, try reading books set in that location or by authors from that culture. A guide travel book like Lonely Planet or Rick Steves can also be a great resource. Did you know I have a guidebook about Milos now available on Amazon?

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For armchair travel, fiction books can be just as good as non-fiction. If you want to explore a new culture, try reading a book set in that country. You can even read books in translation to get a taste of another language and culture.

They can transport you to new places, teach you about other cultures, and give you a different perspective on the world. If you're not sure where to start, try reading some travel memoirs, novels set in different countries, or even cookbooks from around the world.

You can also read books about how to stay safe when you eventually do travel such as this one: Looking for Lemons .

If you're looking for travel inspiration, nothing quite beats a good travel movie. There are now travel channels and entire networks dedicated to travel content, so you're sure to find something to suit your interests.

Whether you want to watch documentaries about far-flung places, learn how to cook local dishes, or just see some beautiful scenery, there's a travel movie out there for you.

Don't know where to start? I've got a complete guide here to the best movies to inspire wanderlust .

Travel Songs and Playlists

Let's not forget the power of music! Songs can transport you to different places and times, and they can be the perfect way to set the mood for armchair travel.

If you want to explore a specific destination, try finding songs about that place or by artists from that culture. You can also find travel-themed playlist on Spotify and other music streaming platforms.

Here's some great songs to add to a travel playlist you can have in the background as you travel from the comfort of your armchair!

  • Google Earth

For people who want to explore the world from the comfort of their own home, Google Earth is a must. This free program allows you to see satellite images of almost anywhere in the world.

You can explore cities, landmarks , natural wonders, and more. You can even take a virtual tour of some of the most popular tourist destinations. Google Earth is a great way to get a bird's-eye view of the world and to armchair travel to far-flung places.

  • National Geographic

If you want to explore the world without leaving your home, National Geographic is a great place to start. This website has a wealth of information about different cultures and destinations, as well as beautiful photos and videos.

You can learn about different cultures, find travel tips, and even plan your next trip. National Geographic is a great resource for armchair travelers and anyone who loves to explore the world.

Put a big map on the wall

No armchair traveller should be without a map! Not only will it help you plan future trips, but it's also a great way to track the places you've been virtually.

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Talk to family and friends

What better way to learn about the world than to talk to family and friends who have traveled?

They can tell you about their experiences, recommend places to visit, and even provide some insider tips. If you don't have any friends or family who have traveled, try joining an online forum or social media group dedicated to travel.

Tips On Virtual Experiences and Travel Inspiration

Here's a few quick tips to get the most out of armchair travel:

  • Find a comfortable spot to relax in and make yourself comfortable.
  • Put on some music or background noise that sets the mood and helps you relax.
  • Make sure you have everything you need within reach, including snacks and drinks!
  • Have a map handy so you can follow along with the places you're reading about or watching.

How to find new and interesting places to explore online

  • Do a search on Google or another search engine.
  • Check out websites like National Geographic and Lonely Planet.
  • Browse travel-related social media groups and forums.
  • Watch travel movies and shows for inspiration.
  • Ask family and friends about their experiences.

The best free armchair travel websites and apps

Some useful websites and apps include:

  • Lonely Planet
  • Travel Movies and Shows

The benefits of armchair travelling The great thing about armchair travel is that it's easy and affordable. You don't need to spend money on airfare or hotels, and you can explore the world from the comfort of your own home.

Armchair travel is also a great way to learn about different cultures and destinations. You can watch documentaries, read books, or even talk to family and friends who have traveled.

And, of course, armchair travel is the perfect way scratch that travel itch and to explore the world if you're unable to travel due to health reasons, financial challenges, or other constraints.

So what are you waiting for? Start planning your next online experiences and begin an armchair adventure today!

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An armchair traveler is an individual who explores the world from the comfort of their own home. Equipped with nothing more than a curious mind and an insatiable thirst for knowledge, armchair travelers embark on virtual journeys through the pages of books, magazines, documentaries, or the vast expanse of the internet. These intrepid adventurers live vicariously through the experiences of others, allowing them to traverse distant lands and cultures without ever leaving their living room. So, if you're someone who dreams of faraway places but can't pack a suitcase just yet, join the ranks of armchair travelers and let your imagination take flight!

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ArmchairTourist: Where in the World? is an exciting travel show that takes viewers on fascinating journeys across various countries and cities of the world. Produced by ArmchairTourist Video Incorporated, the show offers a unique perspective on tourism, exploring the best and most interesting destinations on the planet from the comfort of your home. The show aims to take travelers on a virtual tour of different places, offering insights into their history, culture, and natural beauty.

ArmchairTourist: Where in the World? features an informative and entertaining host who guides viewers through each episode. The series is shot in stunning high-definition, giving viewers a vivid look at the feature locations. The show raises the bar for travel guides, offering an immersive experience that captures the very essence of the locations it showcases.

Each episode of ArmchairTourist: Where in the World? focuses on a particular destination, city, or country. The show takes viewers to iconic landmarks, pristine beaches, natural wonders, and bustling cities. The host offers insights and commentary on the history, culture, art, and architecture of each location visited, painting a vivid picture of the place and its people.

One of the unique aspects of the show is the way it presents different parts of the world. The series highlights popular travel destinations while also taking viewers off the beaten path to lesser-known destinations that are equally fascinating. For instance, viewers get a chance to explore the major cities of Europe like Paris and Rome, as well as the hidden gems of the continent, such as the picturesque towns of the Netherlands and the idyllic Croatian coastline.

Another impressive feature of the show is its cinematography. The ArmchairTourist team uses drones and other advanced filming techniques to capture breathtaking footage of the world's most scenic locations. The show takes viewers on a cinematic journey across deserts, oceans, forests, and mountains, showcasing the natural beauty of each region.

ArmchairTourist: Where in the World? is more than just a travelogue. It's an educational show that offers insights into the history, culture, and traditions of different places. Viewers will learn about the staggering diversity of the world's cultures, from the vibrant music and dance of Africa to the colorful customs of Asia. The show also delves into the history of different countries and regions, exploring the conflicts, triumphs, and achievements of different peoples.

Additionally, the show has a keen eye for detail. The ArmchairTourist team takes time to explore the nooks and crannies of each location, highlighting the smaller things that contribute to the overall character of a place. Viewers will learn about the food, music, art, and crafts of different regions, getting a deep understanding of the people and their way of life.

In conclusion, ArmchairTourist: Where in the World? is a must-watch show for anyone who loves travel and adventure. The program's immersive experience, stunning visuals, and insightful commentary make it an excellent resource for armchair travelers who may not have the ability to travel physically. The show will take you on an unforgettable journey across various parts of the world, broaden your horizons and introduce you to new cultures and traditions. Whether you want to learn about history, immerse yourself in natural beauty or see bustling cities, ArmchairTourist: Where in the World? has got you covered.

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With the choice of travel from your armchair, you can explore the world without leaving the comfort of your own home. Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, you can experience different cultures, landscapes, and environments through virtual tours and travel videos. From the bustling streets of New York to the serene beaches of Lake Como, the world is at your fingertips. You can even visit famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Great Wall of China without ever buying a plane ticket. This option is perfect for those who are unable to travel due to health concerns, financial constraints or simply wanting to see the world from a different perspective. So, sit back, relax and embark on a virtual journey to your dream destination!

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$1,780 to Spend the Night in a ‘Cocoon’? Hotels Are Betting on Sleep Tourism.

A.I.-assisted beds, on-call hypnotherapists and sequestered guest rooms, including one inside a stainless steel sculpture, are taking sleep tourism to the next level.

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By Carla Sosenko

To sleep, perchance to dream. Or if not dream, at least to feel vaguely rested the next day, especially on vacation. Is that too much to ask?

For many people, yes. The United States is tired , according to the National Sleep Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health , and there is a link between poor sleep and depression, the N.S.F.’s 2023 Sleep in America poll found.

In the hospitality world, that’s a business opportunity. Hilton’s 2024 trends report revealed that the main reason people currently travel is to rest and recharge.

“Hotels locked in a death match with Airbnb have begun to explore ways in which to compete by offering services and amenities around the primary purpose of a hotel stay: a restful night’s sleep,” said Chekitan Dev, a distinguished professor at the Cornell University Nolan School of Hotel Administration.

“The earlier paradigm of a vacation was that sleeping was the most boring thing you could do while on holiday,” said Kaushik Vardharajan, an associate professor at the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration. “It is only during the last 10 years or so that we have as a society started talking about the importance of sleep from a health and wellness perspective.” Now, he said, a good night’s rest isn’t just a selling point for hotels; it’s a “whole fast-growing industry.”

From A.I.-assisted beds to on-call hypnotherapists, today’s sleep tourism is, essentially, an old dog with new tricks. “This is around the seventh or eighth time this has come up as kind of a topic” since the mid-1980s, said Bjorn Hanson, an adjunct professor at the New York University Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality. Even before that, luxury hotels introduced perks for better sleep, like pillow menus in the 1960s. Other amenities (blackout curtains, white noise machines) followed.

These days hotels are going well beyond those basics to capture the business of sleep seekers. Here’s what some are doing.

Smart beds and SmartGoggles

Like the Westin Heavenly Bed , which experts point to as an industry game changer when it was introduced in 1999, Bryte wants to be the next hotel-mattress disrupter.

The $6,299 A.I.-assisted, smartphone-pairable mattress is, according to Luke Kelly, the chief executive of Bryte, the only bed with an active pressure-relief system, which adjusts as you move to optimize deep sleep.

Mary Bemis, a journalist who lives in the Pacific Northwest, recently slept for two nights on a Bryte bed at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort . “It really surprised me,” she said, specifying the way the subtle rocking of the mattress “hit the right notes. It brought me back to a baby stage.” She also liked the Somnify feature, which syncs movement with soundscapes (she chose lightning and thunder), and said her jet lag was less of a problem than usual.

The Park Hyatt New York currently has five Bryte sleep suites (from $1,095), which were added after the hotel reopened following a 376-day Covid closure. There were a lot of staycationers coming in from the regional areas, said Patricia Galas, senior director of marketing communications. Their goal was no longer catching a few winks on a business trip or vacation, she said. Cooped up, bored, sleep-deprived locals wanted a change of scenery and guaranteed rest.

Ms. Galas said that she and her team worked with Bryte on best-sleep practices, like setting the thermostat to 68 degrees and recommending that guests have a warm pre-bed bath (with calming Le Labo bath salts) and chamomile tea.

The Park Hyatt Chicago has the similar Bryte-bed-equipped Mindfulness Suite ($645), as do a handful of rooms and suites at hotels, including the Little Nell , in Aspen, Colo., and the Rosewood Miramar Beach , in Montecito, Calif.

With the Sleep Wellness package at the Beatrice in Providence, R.I. (starting at $419 per night), you’ll have to settle for a Serta Perfect Sleeper , but will have access to Therabody SmartGoggles , an eye mask that uses heat, massage and vibration to lower your heart rate and ease facial tension. The package also includes a mocktail at the rooftop bar (alcohol is an enemy of good sleep) and herbal teas.

In a darkened room lit in deep purple, two women in sports clothing and wearing headphones rest on reclining loungers. Their eyes are closed. White light emits from around the edges of the cushion on which they lay. One wall is a simulation of a night sky with many stars.

Retreats and other programs

At the Carillon, where Ms. Bemis stayed, all of the hotel’s 150 apartments ($695 for a one-bedroom, $995 for a two-bedroom) feature Bryte beds. But perhaps even more intriguing is the spa’s five-treatment sleep circuit ($99 per treatment), which employs, among other things, infrared light, electromagnetic frequencies, salt floats and vibration. The resort’s new four-night Sleep Well Retreat ($2,598) includes all of the above, plus a sleep-promoting massage, and access to the thermal hydrotherapy circuit, which features an herbal sauna, a rain room and loungers warmed by radiant heat.

In October 2022, Canyon Ranch Tucson hosted its first Mastering Sleep Retreat, a five-night program that includes a sleep assessment followed by sessions with board-certified M.D.s, registered nurses and dietitians, and spiritual wellness providers with Ph.D.s and masters in divinity. The idea is to get to the heart of whatever is causing poor sleep. Once guests leave, they can stay in touch with a virtual health coach. (This year’s retreats will be at Canyon Ranch’s Lenox, Mass., location from April 28 to May 3, $8,800 per person, and Tucson sometime in the fall.)

‘Cocooning’

Relaxing the mind is a common theme in sleep tourism, but how each property tries to accomplish that varies. Ms. Galas said the bedrooms at the Park Hyatt “cocoon” away from the living space, meaning you can close off the sleep area and make it dark and cozy; Britain’s Zedwell hotels, a rare bargain entry, feature small, dimly lit “cocoons” (from 112 British pounds, or about $142, for one person) with nary a distraction from the window to the wall: no TVs, no phones and, actually, no windows, which for a certain kind of bad sleeper could provoke more anxiety, not less.

Tempo by Hilton is offering rooms divided into three zones, including “an enveloping sleep environment” with a Sealy Accelerate temperature-controlled mattress and sound-absorbing acoustics; lights that dim at sunset; and, in some rooms, Peloton bikes, for people who consider exercise their Ambien.

At the Conrad Bali , guests can book a private 60-minute SWAY session in the spa (starting at 1,500,000 rupiahs, or about $95), which entails lying in a swinging, aerial, swaddled hammock that looks a lot like an actual cocoon. The rocking is meant to mimic floating on a cloud or being in the womb.

At the Beaumont in London, travelers can stay in perhaps the cocooniest room of them all, called, simply, ROOM (£1,402 per night, or about $1,780), a 745-square-foot suite inside a three-story stainless steel sculpture of a crouching man at the hotel entrance. It lacks a TV, a phone, even wall art. The goal of the British sculptor Antony Gormley, who designed ROOM, is for guests “to achieve a meditative stillness, to lose a sense of one’s body in the darkness and to allow the mind to expand.”

You are getting very sleepy

This month, to coincide with the N.S.F.’s Sleep Awareness Week (March 10 to 16), the Mandarin Oriental will begin a partnership with the hypnotherapist Malminder Gill, a.k.a. the Sleep Concierge, at the Hyde Park property in London . (After Hyde Park, the service will be available at the Mandarin Oriental in Mayfair, which opens this spring, followed by pop-ups across Europe, New York and other destinations later this year.) Starting at £500, guests can see Ms. Gill in the spa for a sleep consultation and session tailored to their particular sleep issues, with Ms. Gill even recommending optimal mealtimes and food-ingestion order. There will also be an option for a private bedside session, during which, if all goes well, guests drift off for the night.

“I tiptoe out,” said Ms. Gill. “I know that sounds really bizarre.”

The Royal Sonesta Benjamin New York has a similar program, called Rest & Renew, run by Rebecca Robbins, co-author of “Sleep for Success! Everything You Must Know About Sleep but Are Too Tired to Ask.”

And Hyatt hotels in New Zealand and Australia now feature the Sleep at Hyatt program, with Nancy H. Rothstein, a.k.a. the Sleep Ambassador, as its guru. For $49.50, guests can add a Sleep Ritual Pack (bath salts, eye mask, tea, pulse-point aromatherapy roll-on); for $190, they can purchase a pair of Dreamers, blue-and-green-light glasses that filter out the melatonin-disrupting rays that emanate from screens if you’re a nighttime scroller. Of course, that might mean falling asleep in a pair of specs, which for a chronic tosser-and-turner could be counterproductive.

The experts’ view

What sticks and what doesn’t in this round of sleep tourism remains to be seen. Joseph M. Dzierzewski, vice president for research and scientific affairs at the National Sleep Foundation, wonders why, for example, special sleep amenities aren’t standard in every room.

“The hotel should be providing an environment for people to sleep,” he said. Isn’t that the whole point of a hotel? In addition, “you have to view sleep from a 24-hour time frame.” As important as it is to slumber in a dark room, he said, you also need exposure to bright morning light. “A lot of people forget about how important the day is for your nighttime.”

Dr. Jing Wang, medical director of the Mount Sinai Integrative Sleep Center , thinks the puzzle of better sleep can be solved for most people if they learn what’s at the root of their troubles, whether it’s sleep apnea or psychological issues. Getting educated at a posh resort instead of a hospital sleep lab may sound nice, but the key, she said, is follow-through and follow-up. Without them, there’s little chance for lasting change.

“If you go through the list of our sleep hygiene recommendations — quiet, dark, relax your mind, don’t think about the things that are bothering you during the day — it’s easy for me to say,” Dr. Wang said. But it can be hard for a lot of people to do these things. In that way, sleep tourism makes sense because it allows you to “leave your regular environment and go to one that does incorporate some of these healthy sort of sleep routines,” Dr. Wang said.

Similarly, Mr. Dzierzewski points to one common affliction — getting stuck in a bad-sleep rut — that a short, snooze-centric hotel stay might fix. “Perhaps you just need a hard reset if you’re stuck in a never-ending spiral. Poor sleep begets poor sleep begets poor sleep,” he said. “If you can stop that cycle, perhaps there could be some enduring positive change. But without additional information about how you got in that cycle in the first place, I question whether or not you’ll have any long-term benefit.”

What none of these hotels, mattresses or retreats can do, is permanently remove from your bed smartphones, crying children, mental to-do lists, existential dread and other common sleep thieves.

And of course, not everyone can afford $500 or more to get a good night’s sleep.

Follow New York Times Travel on Instagram and sign up for our weekly Travel Dispatch newsletter to get expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation. Dreaming up a future getaway or just armchair traveling? Check out our 52 Places to Go in 2024 .

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Considering a trip, or just some armchair traveling here are some ideas..

Italy :  Spend 36 hours in Florence , seeking out its lesser-known pockets.

Southern California :  Skip the freeways to explore the back roads between Los Angeles and Los Olivos , a 100-mile route that meanders through mountains, canyons and star-studded enclaves.

Mongolia : Some young people, searching for less curated travel experiences, are flocking to the open spaces of this East Asian nation .

Romania :  Timisoara  may be the most noteworthy city you’ve probably never heard of , offering just enough for visitors to fill two or three days.

India: A writer fulfilled a lifelong dream of visiting Darjeeling, in the Himalayan foothills , taking in the tea gardens and riding a train through the hills.

52 Places:  Why do we travel? For food, culture, adventure, natural beauty? Our 2024 list has all those elements, and more .

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