Tips For Traveling Without Leaving Your Home Traian Jikovski
Vacations are a time to let loose and be fancy-free. Unfortunately, even with the most well-thought-out plans, things sometimes don’t work out. But even if plans fall through, there are ways to travel without ever leaving home.
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR Whether it’s because of a lack of funds or work commitments, not being able to go on vacation is a real downer. However, thanks to the internet, it’s still possible to see dreamy destinations without ever leaving home. There are tons of free museum tours online, so now it’s possible to kick back and tour the Louvre, Vatican, and even places closer to home like the Guggenheim in New York City for free.
SET THE MOOD Let’s not mince words: Ambiance is everything. Whether it’s the scent of seawater and coconut oil drifting through the air or the allure of candles shimmering at sunset, it’s easy to make any home vacation-worthy. Think about the place you want to be and find ways to make it work at home. Most home stores, like Pier One or Crate and Barrel, offer furnishings, incense, and candles that can help even the most skeptical transform their home into an oasis.
COOK LIKE A LOCAL Being able to eat local dishes on vacation is worth its weight in gold, so even if heading to Morocco is a no-go, there’s no reason not to cook. Look for online cooking classes or scour the internet for recipes that transform the kitchen into a destination restaurant. Someone is always giving free cooking lessons on Instagram and in fact, more than a handful of Michelin-starred chefs even offer free how-to courses.
LEARN THE LANGUAGE If the cooking cuisine and setting the mood just aren’t enough, full-language immersion might be the answer. The key to perfecting a staycation is to immerse oneself into the culture. If the goal is to see the sights in Italy, start by learning Italian at home. When combined with culinary delights and the laid-back attitude Italians are known for me, feeling as if it’s the real deal won’t be difficult.
When it comes to travel, it’s important to keep an open mind. If travel plans fall through, don’t sweat the small stuff. Find ways to transform the homestead into a dream destination while continuing to plan a vacation in the future. After all, imagination is a wondrous thing and sometimes is better than real life.
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