There are many reasons why we need travel in our lives, inspiring creativity being one of them. Unforutanelty now is not a good time to travel due to covid19, so how can we experience the same benefits of travel while also staying safe at home? One way is VR. Here are 10 VR travel experiences to boost creativity from the safety of your home.
Best VR Headsets
- How To Watch YouTube VR On Your Phone
- Cardboard App | Google Android
- VR – Virtual Reality Videos | Apple
- PSVR – (Starting $300)
- Oculus – (Starting $270)
- HTC Vive – (Starting $549)
- Valve Index – (Starting $499)
- Google Cardboard – ($12.46)
When planning your VR adventure, what better place is there to start your VR journey for creativity than Rome, the home of the Italian Renaissance. Visit the most iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Stairs, Pantheon, Vatican City, Saint Peters Basilica, and more.
In this 360 video, join Dr. Steve Boyes and his team of researchers on an 18-day scientific expedition through one of the world’s last wild places–the Okavango Delta. Canoe down the river in a mokoro and get up close to lions, zebras, and elephants for a firsthand look at the diverse wildlife of Africa’s untouched wilderness.
The Okavango Experience
Have you seen the incredible Free Solo Documentary? Immerse yourself in the experience of free solo climbing Yosemite’s famous El Capitan alongside Alex Honnold in this breathtaking 360 video.
Cuba has inspired many creatives, most notably Ernest Hemingway. Now you can explore this beautiful and colorful city in VR, starting in Havana and making your way down the coastlines of the country to Varadero, Santa Clara, Camaguey, and Holguin. Enjoy beautiful vistas, local culture, music & dance, rich history, and much more.
Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s definition of happiness, this 360 VR video of Earth from above is a birds-eye view of the world. Gain a new perspective as you explore bird’s ey views of Costa Rica and China.
In another VR experience from VR Gorilla, travel to Uganda for a safari experience like no other as you get up close and personal with mountain Gorillas.
Discover the beauty and creativity of Paris, France, as you explore the Louvre, Tuileries Gardens, and the Royal Palace in this virtual and immersive 360 ° guided tour.
Take a virtual journey to Petra, the ancient and mysterious city in Jordan. How did they craft this incredible city in the rocks of Jordan? Petra was the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom and the center of their caravan trade. Enclosed by towering red rocks, Petra not only possessed the advantages of a fortress but controlled the main commercial routes which passed through it to Gaza in the west.
In this epic VR experience, dive into a whole new world at one of the seven natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef. Swim with tropical fish, get up close and personal with colorful coral, and enjoy the relaxing sounds of the ocean.
This 360 VR video will take you to some of the most iconic areas throughout Tokyo, Japan. Starting and finishing at the Rainbow Bridge with the Odaiba Statue of Liberty, visit the Meiji Temple, Shibuya crossing, and Okinawa. Enjoy a breathtaking shot over the famed land. Get ready to travel through Tokyo in a way that you have never seen before! For more inspiration, check out these creative lessons from Japanese culture.
Zach is an international writer, photographer, filmmaker, martial artist, and creator of Creative Enso, the Zen art of creative living. His goal is to empower and inspire creatives to live healthier, happier, and more creative lifestyles.
