TRAVEL THE WORLD VIRTUALLY
VATICAN MUSEUMS
Look up at Michelangelo’s most famous masterpiece on a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel. The available options are organised by location; click your way through various halls and galleries including the Raphael Room.
Perhaps your travel plans were foiled. Maybe you’re planning and preparing for an overseas adventure down the track. Or you could just be travel lovers like us, looking to curb your wanderlust from the confines of your living room. These virtual tours of bucket-list destinations are ideal if you’re feeling trapped at home or want to know what to expect when you visit the real thing. All you need is the internet and imagination. Unable to visit Europe as planned this year, instead, Kirsty Russell’s family tested virtual tours of the best galleries and museums. Here are her top picks.
JERUSALEM
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Take a walking tour through Jerusalem, complete with voiceovers and labelled highlights including the Western Wall and Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre. Samsungvr.com/view/ Wv_0tcndBOG
LOUVRE
This Parisian icon offers different curated, themed virtual tours. The whole family will love discovering the Egyptian Antiquities online (not just the mummies!) and budding history buffs will enjoy exploring the remains of the medieval moat.
ANGKOR WAT
You usually have to compete for sunrise views of Angkor Wat. Have the temple complex to yourself with these 360-degree panoramas. Compatible with VR headset or mouse and computer screen. virtualangkor.com
JAPAN
Japan’s National Tourism Organisation has released a virtual 360-degree film showcasing travel highlights such as bamboo forests and sushi-making demos. visitjapan-europe. jnto.go.jp/en/ experience/vr/
