How to Experience Your Favorite Destinations Without Traveling
With most of the world practicing social distancing at the moment, the travel industry has come to a screeching halt. Chances are very high that you or someone you know has been affected in one way or another by this “new normal” that we are all experiencing right now.
While we can’t (and shouldn’t) hop on a plane right now to catch the next flight off to our dream destination, we can still try to experience a little taste of our favorite destinations right here at home while we’re hunkered down.
How?
By bringing little pieces of the things that you love most about your favorite destinations right into your home! I’m talking food, music, movies—all the vibes!
That’s right! You can literally bring a little piece of Rome, Santorini, Barcelona, Paris, London, or any other destination of your choosing right into the comfort of your living room + kitchen. Set the vibe with a killer recipe. Put on some music to dance to while you’re cooking. Top is all off with a movie to enjoy while you’re eating your dinner! Voilà! Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing and cooking :)
Italy
Movie: Call Me By Your Name (2017)
Food: Spicy Sausage Rigatoni (pinchofyum.com) + Homemade Cannolis (selfproclaimedfoodie.com)
Music: “Roman Holiday: Traditional Songs of Italy” album via Spotify
Greece
Movie: Mamma Mia! (2008)
Food: Chicken Souvlaki With Lemon Rice (butterwithasideofbread.com) + Baklava (themediterraneandish.com)
Music: “Greek Music 2020” playlist via Spotify
Spain
Movie: Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
Food: Spanish paella (spainonafork.com) + Spanish Flan (alsothecrumbsplease.com)
Music: “Spanish Guitar Chill Out” Artist via Spotify
France
Movie: Amélie (2001)
Food: BEEF BOURGUIGNON (tamingtwins.com) + Tarte Tatin (mysweetprecision.com)
Music: “French Cafe Lounge” Playlist Via Spotify
United Kingdom
Movie: Sherlock Holmes (2009)
Food: Beef Pasties (anediblemosaic.com) + Custard Tart (RockRecipes.com)
Music: “Ultimate British Pub Songs” Playlist via spotify
What are some of your favorite destinations and ways that you can experience them without traveling? Comment below with more ideas from around the world!
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