As we emerge from COVID-19, we are facing a whole new world. While we navigate this new familiar there are some unexpected delights that happened while we all pressed pause. With technology on our side, we’re now able to virtually explore many far flung places around the globe that perhaps we thought we’d never see. Here are five places you can virtually visit from the comfort of your couch.

The Taj Mahal

Explore the exterior of India’s signature landmark – The Taj Mahal. Zoom in to see details and zoom out for territorial views. The imagery is astounding and you’ll feel like you’re actually there.

Yosemite Valley

While you should definitely visit Yosemite National Park in person, taking a virtual tour of Yosemite Valley is still awesome. Here, you can navigate to the summit of Half Dome, to the base of El Cap, and to the Merced River. Regardless of what’s on your screen, the sounds and views of Yosemite come alive.

The Great Pyramids of Giza

Simply incredible is the first thing that comes to mind when you view the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. You’ll also have the opportunity to look at the Great Sphinx and a beautiful desert sunset over Cairo.

Stonehenge

Who hasn’t wanted to set foot inside the circle of Stonehenge – a prehistoric stone monument in England that dates back to 3,000 B.C. Now, you can virtually stand inside the ring of stones and experience an awesome 360 degree view.

Route 66

Take a virtual drive along the U.S.’s first all-weather highway. From Illinois to California, enjoy this historic road trip from the comfort of your lounge – no driver’s license necessary.

Epic adventures come in all shapes and sizes. Even if a virtual tour feels second best, when it comes to touring the world outside our window you might find that gazing at your screen at a far away place inspires you to plan and plot a real-life adventure. Learn more life hacks at the Redstone at SanTan Village blog.