16 May How To Travel to Great Destinations From Home
Who said you can’t see the world from the comfort of your home? Here are some ideas on books, movies, recipes, and virtual experiences for some favorite destinations so that you can experience them from home. Find a bit of inspiration for your next bucket list trip or just enjoy a new way to pass the time!
CALIFORNIA
From the Redwood Forest to the wine country to star-studded Beverly Hills, California has so much history to discover and culture to celebrate.
BOOKS:
- The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
- Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion
- Wild by Cheryl Strayed
- Big Sur by Jack Kerouac
- Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner
- East of Eden by John Steinbeck
- California by Kevin Starr
MOVIES
- Sunset Boulevard
- Pretty Woman
- Clueless
- Escape from Alcatraz
- Maltese Falcon
- The Graduate
- Sideways
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES
- The Getty
- The Grammy Museum
- Legion of Honor
- Channel Islands National Park Live Stream
- “Pacific Dreams” A California Surfing Film
- Virtual Wine Tours & Tastings
RECIPE
California Avocado Toast – 3 ways
AFRICA
Learn about Africa and virtually experience this incredible destination through these books, movies and special experiences.
BOOKS
- Circling the Sun by Paula McClain
- Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
- I Will Always Write You Back by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
- Safari: A Memoir of a Worldwide Pioneer by Geoffrey Kent
- Good morning, Mr Mandela by Zelda la Grange
MOVIES
- Out of Africa
- Born Free
- The Lion King
- Long Walk to Freedom
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES
- Robben Island
- Johannesburg Art Gallery
- Drone Safari in Kalahari
- Nelson Mandela Interview
- South African Slang
- Victoria Falls with National Geographic
INSPIRATION
- Southern Africa Country Guide
- 9 Myths about Traveling to Africa
- Kid’s Games: Southern Africa
- South Africa Insider’s Guide
RECIPE
ITALY
With Italy’s rich history, charming people and delicious food at every turn, there is so much to experience from home to get you excited for your return trip.
BOOKS
- Galileo’s Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love by Dava Sobel
- The Agony and the Ecstasy: A Biographical Novel of Michelangelo by Irving Stone
- Brunelleschi’s Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture by Ross King
- A Mediterranean Summer by David Shallek
- Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
- The Venetian Bargain by Marina Fiorato
MOVIES
- Roman Holiday
- Under the Tuscan Sun
- Only You
- Enchanted April
- Letters to Juliet
- To Rome with Love
- Eat, Pray, Love
- La Dolce Vita
- The Italian Job
RECIPES
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES AND INSPIRATION
- Uffizi Gallery in Florence
- Vatican Museums in Rome
- The Brenta Dolomites
- An Interview with Winemaker Piero Antinori
- Insider’s Guide to Italy
- Foodie, Adventure, and Family Experiences in Italy
BONUS: CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Do you have little ones home from school? Here are some activities for young travelers.
- Sally King’s Downloadable Coloring Book
- Virtual Expedition to the Galapagos
- Van Gogh coloring pages (and “walk” through the Van Gogh Museum together here!)
- Kid’s Corner: Photo Scavenger Hunt
COVID-19 may have put a pause on most travel, but it doesn’t mean you have to stop dreaming about where to go next. From taking virtual tours to escaping in novels, never stop exploring, even while staying safe at home.
We at Give a Day Global are hopeful for the future of travel. While things are still unknown, we look forward to the day when international travel is back and passionate travelers can contribute to communities they visit during their vacation. When that time comes, consider one day volunteer opportunities.
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