It’s a weird time to try to be writing about travel, when I know that travel is the last thing on everyone’s mind right now. While this pandemic is keeping us indoors (as I side-eye the people still going out), I want to remind everyone that travel might be put on hold, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it will be back! This will be over eventually so in the mean time, here are 10 travel experiences you can have at home, the best travel quotes to hold you over, and if you ever start to feel like you’re losing your wanderlust spark, scroll through this photo diary of travel photos to keep that fire lit!
Bora Bora Resort from aboveBuddhist gold temple, Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, JapanSunset of the shores of San Diego, CaliforniaKayakers in Yosemite National Park in CaliforniaFall foliage in Boston, MassachusettsCadillac Ranch in Amarillo, TexasNeuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, GermanyThe view of Porto is incredible from the other side of the water.Sydney Opera House view from a sailboatThis was in mid-October!Riding camels is a must in IsraelBeauty in nature at the Manzanar National Historic Site in CaliforniaBig Bear Lake in CaliforniaView of the Washington Monument on a snowy day in Washington DCSunset view at Cape Cod, Massachusetts is a must during your summer visit!Crystal turquoise waters in the Bahamas (San Salvador Island)The French Quarter and Mardi Gras are two of the best parts of New Orleans (even better combined)!View of the ocean through ruins of an aqueduct in IsraelTropical fish seen while snorkeling in Bora Bora, French PolynesiaZip-lining through a forest valley in CanadaTower Bridge is super beautiful to walk across.Waimea Canyon in Kauai, Hawaii is Hawaii’s Grand Canyon.Serenity in Hawaii. The iconic Statue of Liberty can be seen from cruises around the area.Lamps are always a favorite photo spot!This is the entrance to the south side of Central Park.Banff National ParkGlass Beach in HawaiiEuropean lakeCinderella’s Castle at Disney World in FloridaView of the Hollywood Sign from Griffith ObservatorySeven Magic MountainsThe best time to come here is right after it rains so the smog layer will be gone!Hobbiton in New ZealandThere’s never enough time for travel, but one week is a good start for Portugal and Spain.Zion National Park has lots of great relaxing areas to rest in the summer heat.Aspen tree in Flagstaff, Arizona during the fallView from below in Antelope Canyon in Page, ArizonaVenice, ItalyGlowworms inside Waitomo Glowworm Cave — a must-do on your New Zealand North Island itinerary!Gold temple in AsiaGolden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California is a must see!Pompeii and view of Mount Vesuvius in ItalyBryce Canyon National Park in Utah, USAThis is Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, Spain!This was certainly worth the hike!You’ll find lots of peaceful, beautiful corners in this garden.Chinatown in downtown Los Angeles, CaliforniaEndless candy at marketplace stall in Tel Aviv, IsraelMeerkat at San Diego ZooThe Vegas Strip at night.Beautiful purple sunset in the Bahamas
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Love this! I am supposed to be at Disney right now so seeing that photo made me a touch sad haha! So many beautiful photos that make me so excited to travel again!
Wow, I had no idea there is a Glass Beach in Hawaii! Wish I’d known that when I went, I love sea glass. These are great photos, just making my wanderlust burn brighter!
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This is exactly what we all need right now! Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks for reading!
Never have up-turned cars made me feel so wanderlusty! Beautiful photos in a much-needed time!
They’re such a weird destination but cool to see!
now is the perfect time for wanderlust, bucket list additions and future trip preparations while staying safe in the house. thank you for this post!
Yes absolutely! More time than ever to get our priorities in check as well!
Love this! I am supposed to be at Disney right now so seeing that photo made me a touch sad haha! So many beautiful photos that make me so excited to travel again!
Oh no! I hope you’re still able to visit. Everyone’s travel plans are so messed up right now.
Wow, I had no idea there is a Glass Beach in Hawaii! Wish I’d known that when I went, I love sea glass. These are great photos, just making my wanderlust burn brighter!
Hopefully you’ll make it back to Hawaii eventually! It was really beautiful!
Beautiful pictures – it is always great to wanderlust around our beautiful planet. Thanks for sharing
Agreed! Thanks for reading!
Loved this, amazing photos! This is really calming to read given what’s going on in the world, thanks for sharing!
I’m happy to provide some calm in any way I can! Thanks for reading.