How To Travel to Great Destinations From Home

Who said you can’t see the world from the comfort of your home?  Here are some ideas on books, movies, recipes, and virtual experiences for some favorite destinations so that you can experience them from home. Find a bit of inspiration for your next bucket list trip or just enjoy a new way to pass the time!

CALIFORNIA

From the Redwood Forest to the wine country to star-studded Beverly Hills, California has so much history to discover and culture to celebrate.  

BOOKS: 

MOVIES

  • Sunset Boulevard
  • Pretty Woman
  • Clueless
  • Escape from Alcatraz
  • Maltese Falcon
  • The Graduate
  • Sideways

VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES

RECIPE

California Avocado Toast – 3 ways

AFRICA

Learn about Africa and virtually experience this incredible destination through these books, movies and special experiences.  

BOOKS

MOVIES

  • Out of Africa
  • Born Free
  • The Lion King
  • Long Walk to Freedom

VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES

INSPIRATION

RECIPE

Red Rooibos Tea Latte

ITALY

With Italy’s rich history, charming people and delicious food at every turn, there is so much to experience from home to get you excited for your return trip.

BOOKS

MOVIES

  • Roman Holiday
  • Under the Tuscan Sun
  • Only You
  • Enchanted April
  • Letters to Juliet
  • To Rome with Love
  • Eat, Pray, Love
  • La Dolce Vita
  • The Italian Job

RECIPES

VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES AND INSPIRATION

BONUS: CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Do you have little ones home from school? Here are some activities for young travelers.

Sally King’s Downloadable Coloring Book

COVID-19 may have put a pause on most travel, but it doesn’t mean you have to stop dreaming about where to go next. From taking virtual tours to escaping in novels, never stop exploring, even while staying safe at home.

We at Give a Day Global are hopeful for the future of travel. While things are still unknown, we look forward to the day when international travel is back and passionate travelers can contribute to communities they visit during their vacation. When that time comes, consider one day volunteer opportunities


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