Explore the world from the comfort of your home

During this unprecedented time, it’s easy to feel as if our travelling days are a distant memory. At Exploriada, we are here to help you stay curious by inspiring you to travel around-the-world from the comfort of your own home. Wherever you’d like to travel, there’s an online adventure waiting to be had. So, let us take you there!

 Virtually visit a zoo

If you’ve always wanted to visit the local zoo, or perhaps there’s a specific zoo abroad that interests you, now you can virtually. Zoos worldwide are livestreaming their feed times so you can get up close and personal with them at any time of day. Visit the zoo every day and watch a range of animals going about their normal day. From penguins to pandas, this list will give you and the family the wildlife fix you always wanted and more.

Read a travel book

There is nothing quite so eliciting to wanderlust as a book about travelling. Cross country expeditions, summer-long sojourns and adventure trips of a lifetime have all been documented in the written form. They may just inspire your next trip too. These 87 travel books should keep you occupied until we’re well out of lockdown.

Watch a foreign film

Be swept away and transported to another culture through diverse language and location with "We Are One" A Global Film Festival starting already 9 May. Or simply choose from these foreign films. With the help of many different online streaming apps you can literally travel anywhere you like (back to any decade you like) at any hour of the day.

Relax with yoga and meditation

While we may no longer zip to the Cotswolds or Cornwall for a weekend retreat many wellness studios around the world are now delivering their classes online. What’s great about these classes is that you can choose the level, the music, the speed and even the voice of your instructor. We recommend Down Dog yoga and Calm for meditation.

Cook something exotic

It’s easy to get into a rut with your weekly menu at the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic. Why not travel the world by stepping away from your normal recipe repertoire and try something new? Maybe a Moroccan tagine, a Nepalese curry, make your own pasta from scratch or try your hand at the Ottoman Empire favourite, baclava. This is a great place to start!

Organise your travel photos

We’re all guilty of taking (possibly a little) too many pictures on our travels, but what happens to them when we’re back home? Now is a great time to reminisce and organise your photos. Some ways to do that could be to publish them on a blog or you could create a scrapbook so that you can share your pictures with friends and family.

Practise self-care with a spa experience

Whether you’re stressed out by working from home or maybe you’re feeling a little wound up by staying indoors, why not de-stress at home and treat yourself to a little self-care. Start out small by applying a body scrub or face mask. If you’re able, take things to the next level with a bubble bath, soft music, candles and a good book (preferably one about travel!).

Virtually visit a museum or art gallery

Museums and art galleries worldwide are opening their doors to virtual visitors for some of their current and past exhibitions. Some museums are offering free art appreciation courses (MOMA, New York) and others are offering complete collections (Van Gogh museum, Amsterdam). Whatever your taste, there’s an experience waiting for you.

Plan your next trip, even if it’s in your own country

Start by planning a local trip by mapping out the big attractions near you such as national parks, iconic beaches or major cities you’ve never visited. If you’re feeling like you want to travel further afield, why not start by considering one of the Seven Wonders of the World? Maybe scroll through the UNESCO World Heritage Sites? Or perhaps map out the best road trips across country. Don’t forget Exploriada has plenty of destinations worldwide for you to pick and choose from.

Learn a new language

Always wanted to learn a new language, but never had the time or motivation? Now is your time to shine. Learn the nuances of a new language at your own pace. Learning a new language will not only help you to communicate better but will also give you an insight into the way of life of a new culture. Try Duolingo, Babbel or Busuu.

Send a postcard

There is nothing quite like receiving a postcard from somewhere far away, so why not send your friends and family a postcard from your city (made even more romantic when they don’t live in the same city.) Let them know about what’s happening, the best things to do in your city or something new you discovered recently in your neighbourhood.

Keep exploring & stay safe

We’ll be here waiting for you when we, the world, can travel again. Until then, we hope you’re staying safe and healthy during this time and we look forward to seeing you on one of our tours soon.