How to Travel the World With Just Your Smartphone

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Only the rich and famous can travel the world whenever they feel like it. The rest of us have to make do with the occasional adventure whenever we can squeeze it into our busy schedules.

However, you don't necessarily have to book an expensive flight to travel the world. That's the most direct way, sure, but you can get your travel fill via other means too. One such option is to use your handy smartphone device to bring the world to you. In this blog, we'll look at a few tips for traveling the world without leaving your home.

Visit Disney World

It would be awesome to take a trip to Disney World, sure, but have you seen those prices? No thanks. While you can't get the full Disney experience with your smartphone, you can still get a sense of what a Disney adventure might be like by visiting the park's YouTube channel. There you'll find its 'interactive 360º video experience,' which allows you to sample some of the park's biggest and best-loved rides right from your couch. There's also a virtual reality option that can bring the rides to life even more.

The Vegas Experience

The bright lights of Sin City sure are appealing, but for the majority, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience, not something that you can do each week. If you're looking to get the thrill of Las Vegas without leaving your property, then you just need an introductory online poker deal, some classic Vegas songs playing through your speakers, and a nice suit or dress. We're not saying it'll be exactly like Las Vegas, but it'll be close enough — and it'll certainly bring a touch of class to your evening at home, too.

Exploring with Google Earth

Google Earth is an underrated gem for people with the travel bug. Open up the app or browser site and, in a matter of seconds, you can be exploring far-flung corners of the earth while you're still wearing your pajamas. Revisit sites from your old travel adventures, live it up in the expensive cities, and take a walk down the streets of destinations that you would never think to visit. We warn you: you may happily lose several hours with this activity.

Tour World Famous Museums

It is a pleasure to see, say, the Mona Lisa in person, but when you can't make a trip to Paris, your smartphone will provide a handy alternative. Many of the world's art and history museums make their collections available online, so you can get a taste of the best culture and scientific insights for absolutely free, wherever you happen to be. There are so many cultural sites you can visit online, from New York's Museum of Modern Art to The Vatican Museums and thousands of others. More interested in exploring the past? The seven wonders of the world, including the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal, are also available to virtually tour online.

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Travel Vlogs

You might not be able to hit the road right now, but other people can, and many of them are creating outstanding vlogs detailing their trips. Point your browser to YouTube, and you will be rewarded with videos from adventurers all over the world. The beauty of these channels is that they're often visiting places that are far off the beaten path. You'll have a fun time watching them, and you might just find that you're inspired to prioritize your own travel trip once you've finished.

Create a Montage

Finally, if you've been on adventures before, why not look at putting your own travel photography and video series? There are a ton of apps that allow you to splice together your own content. By the time you've finished, you'll have an awesome reminder of all the fun things you've done so far.

David Pac

Update 15 February 2023