I feel the real sense of exploration is not just about exploring the wonderful world outside, it could also mean traveling to the recesses of your mind.
So, given the unprecedented situation, while we can't explore the world outside, why not travel virtually, right?
So, let's get started on ideas on what to do at home when bored:
1. Watch travel based shows and movies.
There are plenty of beautiful travel shows, movies, and even Youtube Channels for the wanderlust in you. For example, The Vibe is one of the first Indian travel shows I've watched, and I fell in love with the Himalayas after watching it. It's beautifully shot, and Rohan is an excellent narrator.
Travel Movies: Bucket List, Wild, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Holiday, Indiana Jones
Travel Shows: Anthony Bourdain, Silk Road by BBC, Planet Earth by BBC
2. Read Travel Books
If you prefer reading books, then why not explore the beautiful world of literature?
Travel Books: Eat Pray Love, Seven Years in Tibet, Bill Bryson books. More suggestions here.
3. Learn a language
If you can't travel now, why not prep yourself so that you can travel in the future? Like, learning a new language for instance. Learning a local language helps you in making better connections while traveling, and definitely puts you in the local's good books.
Language learning apps: Duolingo, Babbel
4. Help travel organizations
In this unprecedented situation, travel industry suffering massively. If you can't travel now, why not book your travel in advance for 2021 or 2022? Companies like Context Travel is offering virtual tours through online seminars with their scholars cum tour guides. Read more about it here.
5. Travel Talks
Why not use this opportunity to travel virtually by connecting to fellow travelers? Use apps like Zoom to connect with like minded people and exchange stories, and building connections.
More ideas on maintaining your sanity through this situation in this video:
