This archive report was first published on 11 May 2020.
Escape the Ordinary ¶
With the world at your fingertips, you can explore new cultures, visit famous museums, and even take a virtual tour of the world's most incredible destinations – all from the comfort of your home.
Start by watching travel shows that will transport you to different parts of the world. Turnup in Motion, a series by Turnup.Travel Kenya, is a great place to begin.
Or, take a virtual tour of famous museums like the British Museum, which has partnered with Google to give virtual visitors an amazing experience. With over 2,500 museums worldwide on Google Arts and Culture, you can explore the world's most incredible art and artifacts from the comfort of your home.
For a more immersive experience, Google's Arts and Culture is the perfect resource. It includes everything from African culture exhibits to 360-degree videos that will allow you to take a virtual tour from the comfort of your house.
And if you're feeling adventurous, try exploring the world with Google Earth. Simply type in the name of the place you want to visit and explore to your heart's content from your laptop or phone. If you have a VR headset at home, it's even better.
Finally, follow travel pages on social media to get a glimpse into the world's most incredible destinations. Travel Twitter features some educational threads that will come in handy on your next trip.
And when you're ready to take your imagination to the next level, read a book or comic book that will transport you to new and exciting worlds. African novelists and comic book writers are doing their best to change how the world sees African creativity.
Or, watch a foreign movie or TV show that will give you a glimpse into the world's most incredible cultures. Fans of KDrama/KPop/Anime will tell you they've learned a lot about Korean/Japanese culture from watching Korean dramas and music videos.
