{"id":48478,"date":"2020-04-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmp-blog.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/vr-travel\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T10:36:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T10:36:44","slug":"vr-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/vr-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Beat Cabin Fever with VR Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just because you can\u2019t leave your home, doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t go on an adventure. Virtual reality has brought an extra edge to entertainment, and it\u2019s doing the same for travel. With that in mind, let\u2019s look at how VR travel<\/span> can keep you going on more adventures from the comfort of your couch.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is VR?<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re asking <\/span>\u201cwhat is VR?\u201d, it stands for \u201cvirtual reality\u201d. Virtual reality is a well-known feature to video game players and movie enthusiasts. Virtual reality puts you inside the environment instead of simply watching from the outside! Your first time experiencing it may make you think you\u2019re actually in another world!<\/p>\n

What is VR travel?<\/h2>\n

If virtual reality lets you dive into another world, why not let it take<\/b> you across the world? There are many ways you can explore cities and attractions from the comfort of your own home with London<\/a> or discover the treasures of the Louvre in France<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at some of the virtual reality applications you can use to keep the travel bug going.<\/p>\n

Google Street View<\/h3>\n
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Google Street View is a virtual display of our surroundings. This display is made up of millions of panoramic images on Google Maps. The content comes from two sources – Google and us, the contributors. With our combined efforts, we enable everyone all over the world to explore the world via New York or witness the stunning landscapes in Istanbul<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tour Creator<\/h3>\n

Feeling creative? Then you should start using Tour Creator<\/a>, courtesy of Google. This tool lets you build immersive, 360-degree tours from the comfort of your computer. How does it work? Use your own 360-degree images or find one on Google Street View. Find points of interest to add that viewers can explore. Add rich 2-dimensional images so viewers can discover more detail. Visit the Tour Creator page to see examples of what you can create.<\/p>\n

Google Earth VR<\/h3>\n
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If you want to take all this a step further, visit Google Earth<\/a> for free and experience the world in true virtual reality! With one of the ultimate ways to enjoy Lisbon<\/a>, or fly over the Grand Canyon. Google Earth VR can be used on PCs with Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or later, Windows 10 and upwards. It gets even better with headsets like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.<\/p>\n

NASA SLS VR Experience<\/h3>\n
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Would you be interested in the excitement of standing on the launch pad beneath NASA\u2019s huge new rocket, the Space Launch System? You can with NASA SLS VR Experience<\/a>. This is a free virtual reality software program that\u2019s available for anyone with an Oculus Rift. You\u2019ll be able to discover the amazing scale of the SLS (Space Launch System) and explore the rocket from multiple angles. You can even sit in the cockpit during prelaunch activities to see what it\u2019s like to be an astronaut inside the Orion spacecraft. Take VR travel to another level with the NASA SLS VR Experience.<\/p>\n

Google Arts & Culture<\/h3>\n

Do you want to explore incredible historic sites, fascinating museums, and iconic landmarks without leaving your home? You can with Google Arts & Culture<\/a>. This feature from Google gives you access to content from more than 2,000 leading museums and archives who have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute. Discover the wonderful scenery at the Machu Picchu ruins in Peru<\/a>. Enjoy the panoramic views across Ipanema Beach in Rio De Janeiro<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some other collections that feature on Google Arts & Culture include:<\/p>\n