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How to Travel During the Pandemic

Published on by Skylar M. Beck2 Comments

With everything going on in the world due to coronavirus, I thought I would share ways I’ve been “traveling” without leaving my home. This is a scary and unusual time all of us are facing but I believe brighter days are ahead! Being stuck at home may feel a bit suffocating to my fellow travelers out there, especially when the weather warms up and the travel bug really starts bitting… BUT being stuck at home prevents further cases and deaths which is a much better alternative. Thankfully, being stuck at home means there’s internet. The internet opens all kinds of doors for ways to travel while at home.

Virtual Tours

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There are many virtual tours available which provide an excellent way to travel from home. Some of a favorites include: The Van Gogh Museum , The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre, The British Museum, and The Anne Frank House. These virtual tours are such a unique way to experience rich history, culture, and art. I’ve been to all of these museums in person and I’m thrilled I can tour them without a crowd and whenever I want from home.

Make a Travel Bucket List

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Personally, I love making travel bucket lists. There’s something so satisfying about making a list of all your dream destinations and being able to cross one off the list once you finally visit. Making a travel bucket list during the pandemic also gives you something to look forward to and even start planning! A dedicated blog post of my 2021 travel bucket list is coming soon.

Cook an International Dish

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Have a night dedicated to a favorite meal from country or city you’ve visited. I love recreating meals I used to find while living in Italy. This could be a fun way to virtually have a meal with friends and family through video chat!

 

 

 

Organize Travel Photos

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Organizing my travel photos is something I love to do in my free time. Going through travel pictures, is a fun way to reminisce on travel adventures. Another idea is to print out pictures to put in a book or create a travel journal!

 

 

 

Watch a Movie with a Travel Theme

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Have a travel themed night, maybe along with an international dish and dive into a movie inspired by travel. Some of my favorite travel inspired movies are: Under the Tucsan Sun, Eat, Pray, Love, Midnight in Paris, Wild, and Julie and Julia.

 

 

Go for a Walk or Hike

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Go for a walk or hike near home! I’ve been finding new places on the weekends to explore and enjoy the fresh air. This is a perfect time to explore where you live in a new way.

 

 

 

 

Visit Cities Virtually

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This is my favorite experience that is available! From the comfort of your home you can experience the Eiffel Tower sparkling at night, Times Square without a crowd, and Rome’s historic Colosseum! This is a unique way to travel and experience different major cities around the world.

30 Things to do in Quarantine

Published on by Skylar M. BeckLeave a comment

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Hi everybody! Long time no post. I think we can all agree 2020 has been one of the strangest years. The only comforting part about this whole situation is that everyone is going through the same thing. We are all trying our best to social distance, stay at home, and keep up with our health during this uncertainty. Although my blog is primarily a travel blog, during this time I thought it would be fun to share things to do and ways to see the positive side of this temporary situation!

Here’s 30 things to do in quarantine:

  1. Have facetime dates with friends and family. My family has been using zoom, the video quality is amazing and you can zoom up to 100 people!
  2. Create and listen to a mood boosting playlist. Music has really been my saving grace during this. Here’s the playlist I made on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JeJosg5uRd733Wrowf1cX?si=wtLMRc2ERqS0Kp2U1CTF1Q
  3. Spend time outside! One of the positive outcomes of this pandemic is everyone seems to be spending more time outdoors. Fresh air can do wonders when you’re stuck inside all day.
  4. Take rides! Another solution I’ve been taking advantage of to change up my scenery.
  5. Journal. This is a once in a lifetime event that could be interesting to read back on years from now.
  6. Clean. Clean. Clean. This is the time to finally declutter that spot in your closet or a box of random stuff that’s collected over time, we all have something. Now’s the time to tackle it!
  7. Catch up on some new shows. Lately I’ve been enjoying The Tiger King, The Good Place, and I hope to watch The Morning Show next.
  8. Try out some new recipes. I’ve been baking more than usual and it’s been fun having new treats in the house.
  9. Do a home workout. Just because the gyms are closed doesn’t mean you can’t get a nice workout in at home. I’ve been taking advantage of home workouts on Youtube. I recently finished Heather Robertson’s 12 week workout challenge, it was amazing!
  10. Go through clothes and shoes and donate! Now more than ever people are in need of clothes and shoes.
  11. Boost immune system. I’ve been making ginger shots and taking one a day to help my immune system. I will share the recipe on instagram soon!
  12. Read. Now’s the time to start a new book. If you’d rather listen to a book, right now Audible is offering any book for free, worth taking advantage of!
  13. Make a list of things you can’t wait to do once the stay at home orders aren’t in place.
  14. Support local businesses. Local places need the most support right now and most offer curbside, delivery, or take out options. Also be sure to tip!
  15. Have a game night. Break out the board and card games.
  16. Swap your winter and summer clothes out. By the time this is over, the warm weather will be here.
  17. Start a blog or another creative outlet!
  18. Take naps. This pandemic is a reset for the world and all of us experiencing it. Take the time to rest.
  19. Practice self care. Paint your nails, give yourself a facial, deep condition your hair, go makeup free for a week.
  20. Keep a routine. This is probably the hardest thing to keep doing when all you can do is stay inside. But, waking up and going to bed at similar time is good to continue to feel some normalcy.
  21. Pick a home project to do. Paint a room, organize the cabinets, clean out the basement or garage.
  22. Watch a motivational video. Despite all the negativity circling the internet during this pandemic, there are positive things to watch as well. This will help you feel good and stay optimist about the situation.
  23. Go through old pictures. I have so many pictures to organize and go through. It’s also fun to look back on old photos.
  24. Have a movie binge night. Watch all eight Harry Potters!
  25. Learn a new language.
  26. Take creative indoor photos. Document what you’re doing in quarantine through photos.
  27. Cook a fancy meal. A friend of mine made a thanksgiving spread just because!
  28. Build a fort out of blankets and pillows.
  29. Have a picnic in your backyard.
  30. Go technology or social media free for a few days or a week.