Post by Owen on May 28, 2020 19:09:36 GMT
1 ~~~ 12 Virtual Walking Trails Around the World That You Can Experience Right Now (Video) ~~~
www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/nature-travel/virtual-walking-trails-around-the-world ~ 22 April 2020 ~
Be whisked away to the mountains of Switzerland or the rugged Oregon coastline.
In a matter of weeks, the terms shelter in place, self-isolation, and quarantine have become buzzwords, giving definition to many people’s new reality: staying home. Zoom happy hours have replaced post-work drinks and once-neglected home projects are finally getting finished.
But there are only so many Zoom calls to arrange and tasks around the house to complete. When your home begins to feel more like a cell and less like a refuge, it might be time to make an escape. And while you may not be able to hop in your car and head to the nearest state park, virtual walking routes can provide a mental escape from the norm. Plus, according to Psychology Today, “Studies suggest that viewing even an image of a tree or a forest canopy bolsters the parasympathetic division of the central nervous system that naturally induces calm.”
And in today’s world, an added sense of calm is essential.
These virtual walking routes and trails deliver new landscapes, fresh perspectives, and plenty of calm-inducing flora while transporting you all over the world. You can enjoy the view from your exercise bike or at-home treadmill, or cozy up on your couch and allow yourself to be whisked away to the mountains of Switzerland or the rugged Oregon coastline.
www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/nature-travel/virtual-walking-trails-around-the-world ~ 22 April 2020 ~