{"id":11616,"date":"2022-01-21T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/?p=11616"},"modified":"2022-10-14T12:10:52","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T23:10:52","slug":"embark-on-an-international-virtual-tour-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/embark-on-an-international-virtual-tour-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Embark on an international virtual tour from home!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fancy travelling without, well, travelling? We\u2019re talking about satisfying some of that wanderlust, without even leaving your front door. With most of the world in lock down, iconic museums, national parks and tourism hot spots have opened up online by offering virtual tours! There\u2019s something for everyone to marvel at and enjoy a change of scenery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong><em>We\u2019ve rounded up 6 of our favourite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/take-a-virtual-tour-of-nzs-backyard\/\">virtual tours<\/a> &#8211; let\u2019s go\u2026<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Louvre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/louvre-1210004_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/louvre-1210004_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/louvre-1210004_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/louvre-1210004_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/louvre-1210004_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/louvre-1210004_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.louvre.fr\/en\/online-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.louvre.fr\/en\/online-tours<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Louvre without the intense overcrowding\u2026 enough said! Visit the world-renowned museum and it\u2019s exhibitions by way of a virtual tour. Enjoy taking your time to admire the magnificent Galerie d\u2019Apollon, Egyptian antiques collection and the remains of the Louvre\u2019s Moat without the bustling crowds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a holiday home in Italy, checkout <a href=\"https:\/\/classicvillavacations.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">www.classicvacationrental.com<\/a> a carefully curated selection of villas, apartments and &#8216;live like a local&#8217; experiences throughout Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. National Gallery of Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maldronhotelparnellsquare.com\/blog\/must-see-art-galleries-dublin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list of Dublin\u2019s finest galleries<\/a>&nbsp;naturally has to begin with this behemoth &#8211; the National Gallery of Ireland. This gallery is the home of high culture in old Dublin. It is one of the most prestigious museums in Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Irish museums have closed their doors due to covid, they have a lot to offer online through virtual tours. Take a leisurely stroll and explore this grand gallery featuring collections of many of Ireland\u2019s greatest artists \u2013 Jack B. Yeats, James Barry, and Daniel Maclise \u2013 to titans of the Italian Renaissance such as Caravaggio and Titian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. The Smithsonian<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/rsz_alejandro-barba-wdn-p4qqlls-unsplash-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/rsz_alejandro-barba-wdn-p4qqlls-unsplash-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/rsz_alejandro-barba-wdn-p4qqlls-unsplash-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/rsz_alejandro-barba-wdn-p4qqlls-unsplash-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/rsz_alejandro-barba-wdn-p4qqlls-unsplash-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/rsz_alejandro-barba-wdn-p4qqlls-unsplash-min.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption> <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalhistory.si.edu\/visit\/virtual-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/naturalhistory.si.edu\/visit\/virtual-tour<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking with dinosaurs could be just the change of scenery you\u2019re after! The National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian) has an abundance of virtual tours. Set out on a self-guided, room-by-room tour of many of their famous exhibits and areas within the museum. Expect to find current exhibitions including the Butterfly Pavilion and past exhibits such as the last American dinosaurs.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Great Wall of china<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/great-wall-3022907_1920-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/great-wall-3022907_1920-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/great-wall-3022907_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/great-wall-3022907_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/great-wall-3022907_1920-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/great-wall-3022907_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinaguide.com\/destination\/great-wall-of-china\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.thechinaguide.com\/destination\/great-wall-of-china<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Commonly considered one of the most impressive ancient structures on the planet, the Great Wall of China boasts a history of over 2,000 years and stretches more than 3,000 miles\u2026 impressive indeed! China&#8217;s most famous attraction is usually bustling with tourists, but we think it looks stunning standing on it\u2019s own in this virtual tour. A reprieve from your quarantine and the crowds! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Disneyland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/disneyland-2652760_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/disneyland-2652760_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/disneyland-2652760_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/disneyland-2652760_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/disneyland-2652760_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/disneyland-2652760_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption> <a href=\"https:\/\/disneyparks.disney.go.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/disney-parks-launches-first-ever-360-degree-panoramas-on-google-street-view\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/disneyparks.disney.go.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/disney-parks-launches-first-ever-360-degree-panoramas-on-google-street-view\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A great one to do with the kids! As you explore the Disney parks and destinations, you\u2019re likely to come across some favorite Disney characters, keep an eye out for Goofy and Pluto! A series of 360-degree panoramas highlighting Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort locations allow you to experience a touch of nostalgia and magic from home. It\u2019s also an ideal way to help you plan your physical trip there someday!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6<strong>. The Vatican Museums<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Vatican-Museum-1024x563.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/The-Vatican-Museum-1024x563.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/The-Vatican-Museum-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/The-Vatican-Museum-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/The-Vatican-Museum.png 1182w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.museivaticani.va\/content\/museivaticani\/en\/collezioni\/musei\/tour-virtuali-elenco.1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/www.museivaticani.va\/content\/museivaticani\/en\/collezioni\/musei\/tour-virtuali-elenco.1.html<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vatican Museums house an immense collection of art amassed by the popes from the seventeenth century onwards. An absolute must for any history or art enthusiast out there. There\u2019s numerous tours to choose from, including Raphael\u2019s Rooms, Sistine Chapel and Pio Clementino Museum. It\u2019s hard to believe many of the works of art are real! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Yosemite National Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/half-dome-768806_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/half-dome-768806_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/half-dome-768806_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/half-dome-768806_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/half-dome-768806_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/04\/half-dome-768806_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualyosemite.org\/about-virtual-yosemite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>https:\/\/www.virtualyosemite.org\/about-virtual-yosemite\/<\/strong><\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Open to all online &#8211; tour the breathtaking park from home! Yosemite <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/holiday-homes-accommodation\/mt-ruapehu\/national-park\" title=\"National Park\">National Park<\/a> is likely to be on many people\u2019s bucket lists who have an affinity for adventure and the great outdoors. Get a taste of what some of Yosemite\u2019s most iconic landmarks feel like and really picture yourself there. Complete with sound, you can visit the top of the Half Dome, the Yosemite Falls, Mariposa Grove and many more stunning spots. An epic way to plan for a trip there someday too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Eager to embark on an adventure? Why not tick off some bucket list experiences in our very own backyard! NZ is full to the brim of breathtaking destinations and activities to enjoy. Book a holiday home to base yourself from and seize the day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/embark-on-an-international-virtual-tour-from-home\/\">Explore all holiday homes here!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fancy travelling without, well, travelling? We\u2019re talking about satisfying some of that wanderlust, without even leaving your front door. With most of the world in lock down, iconic museums, national parks and tourism hot spots have opened up online by offering virtual tours! 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