But good thing is you can still travel during your free time!

Of course there are plenty books, magazines travel blogs to read, or to watch travel channels, but you also can go on virtual tours through hundreds museums.

Google Arts & Culture collections

Google Arts & Culture collections over thousand museums in different parts of World. Some of them you probably would never visit, so now you have an opportunity to do it.

MoMA The Museum of Modern Art in New York, Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Museo Dolores Olmedo in Mexico, The State Tretyakov Gallery
in Moscow, The Munch Museum in Oslo, Tokyo National Museum in Tokyo, National Museum in New Delhi and list goes on and on. Just don’t spent too much time in these museums. You need to do some exercise too not just sit on coach

Louvre

Louvre in Paris was one of the first museums closed during this coronavirus time. But you can visit Louvre virtually too.

National Museum of the United States Air Force

National Museum of the United States Air Force offers virtual tour and allows visitors to take 360-degree, self-guided tour of the entire museum.

Web cams

Web cams allows as to see live what is happening in the World. Here is big collection of web cams.

You can watch Niagara Falls live or life on Times Square in New York, or watch waves in Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia and may be you will be lucky to see a whale.

Enjoy your virtual travel and let us know if you know any other good virtual tours in museums or parks and we will add it to our list.

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And I was amazed by view from the top of one of the towers.

A month later on September 11th I was flying from Europe to Canada, but wasn’t able to reach Toronto that day as our plane was forced to land in Newfoundland.
We spent couple days in local air force base by watching TV and everything was looked like science fiction…. I still can’t believe it did happen that day.

P.S. Sorry for quality of photos, but it was done with my first digital camera Kodak Easyshare.

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Head to Brooklyn and you’ll find a thriving live music scene in the Williamsburg and Greenpoint neighbourhoods. If you like your rock ‘n’ roll live and in-your-face, here are some of the best venues to check out:

Public Assembly

A multi-room art, music and burlesque venue built in the shell of a former mayonnaise factory, it has bags of industrial-style space, two stages and an incredible sound system. Public Assembly plays host to a variety of new and established bands, private parties and rap battles. Drinks are cheap but it does get crowded so expect to queue.

Enid’s

Enid’s was the venue where The Fiery Furnaces made their debut and it remains top of the hipster charts, although it now concentrates as much on food as music. Serving up a mean brunch and a fantastic Bloody Mary, evenings get back to music with an impressive DJs including Eugene Hutz of Gogol Bordello.

Rock Star Bar

If your idea of a good night out is a seedy, former strip club dive bar, then head down to Rock Star Bar. Revel in the music from every genre you can imagine, including punk, reggae, rockabilly, rave and drum and bass. Drinks are cheap and served in plastic cups and the atmosphere is grungy-fun. So there’s actually a lot of room to be economical in New York, despite the rumours, though deciding to compare flights online to New York can be a big help in expanding your partying budget.

Trash

Pay the $5 entrance fee and you’re in a rock and roll wonderland, where car seats replace sofas and a kitsch collection of ephemera decorates the walls.

The emphasis is on the music and Trash is famous for being the starting point for bands like The Scissor Sisters and the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs. A quality sound system, cheap beer and a diverse juke box will keep you entertained.

Union Pool

One of the main draws of this venue, apart from the music itself, is the patio complete with one of Brooklyn’s best taco trucks. Inside local, national and international bands play 365 days of the year and Union Pool prides itself on promoting a welcoming community atmosphere. Cheap drinks and good times are guaranteed.

Don Pedro’s

Blurring the line between tacos and music, Don Pedro’s hosts live shows from breakthrough acts every night. Tucked away in an obscure corner of Brooklyn, it’s worth seeking Don Pedro’s out for the vibe and the sheer range of live bands. Free entry on selected nights make it great value, as do the great food, drinks deals and happy hour specials.

The Glasslands

This is located in a post-industrial area of Brooklyn which now oozes aesthetic gentrification and draws in the hipster crowd to watch eclectic local bands in this psychedelic space. A fast bar service and great food draws the crowds into this intimate venue.

Pete’s Candy Store

Live music every night is the promise and Pete’s Candy Store blends the best new music with comedy and quiz nights. The venue is best suited to acoustic or solo performers and really lets the audience be part of the experience.

The Warsaw

A Polish community centre and a live music venue may not be the most natural combination, but The Warsaw is celebrated for its musical legacy as well as for its European heritage. Patti Smith played here under the glitterball and probably ate some of the amazing Polish food on offer. What else do you need to know?

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Travel to the USA is an opportunity to see the entire world in just one country.  In this amazingly diverse place, a melting pot of culture, landscapes and thrilling cities can be found.  Climates vary from desert to tropics to arctic, with everything in between, making this the ideal country to explore on vacation. With a country so vast, it’s impossible to visit every destination; but there are some places, however, that everyone should see, and things everyone should do before they die, and the US is one of the best places to do and see them all.

‘What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas’ is a popular saying, but you won’t want to leave the memories behind when leaving Las Vegas, Nevada. Wild, wonderful and over-the-top, Las Vegas is one of the most popular destinations in the world for its variety of excitement, entertainment and attractions. Feel like a visit to a tropical island in the city of casinos? Mandalay Bay offers a 1.6 million-gallon aquarium stocked with sharks that have never walked the Strip. Intrepid visitors with a SCUBA certificate can even dive with the sharks, perhaps risking the loss of more than just their money at the tables. Those that prefer to stay around less intimidating “guests” can head to the Flamingo Las Vegas and gawk at the many species that inhabit their aquatic wildlife habitat, highlighted by their flock of Chilean flamingos of course. The HGVC Flamingo suites (which are actually timeshares) are also located here and can be rented at really affordable rates online. Rather stay high and dry? Take a day trip and marvel over the majesty of the Grand Canyon.

Las Vegas may be one of the wildest cities in the world, but New York is the city that never sleeps. The Big Apple is the place to go for world-famous Broadway shows, restaurants and opportunities to shop at some of the most exclusive, and expensive, boutiques in the world. Dizzyingly tall modern buildings surround older architecture that nestles bravely between the skyscrapers, creating a fascinating blend of old and new. When you’ve had enough of the city’s hustle and bustle, head out into the Hudson Valley and explore the lush green rolling hills and charming vineyards of wine country. Visit wineries for tastings, toasts and some of the finest food New York has to offer.

Vast expanses of sparkling white sand, clear, warm, azure waters, friendly natives and luxurious resorts bring to mind a tropical paradise.  Miami attracts millions of visitors every year for its warm, lazy days, shopping, nightclubs, culture and glamor. South Beach is known for its annual wine festival, while music lovers will flock to the Winter Music Conference. Museums, historic architecture, and breathtaking scenery make Miami a must-visit destination.

Further north and decidedly more rugged, Alaska is truly one of the final frontiers. Wild and wooly, with days that last for months at a time, Alaska offers the intrepid traveler chances to fish, hunt, or just hike the wilderness. Photography buffs, skiers and hikers will find Alaska enchanting. The comfort-seeker may want to consider a cruise of Alaska instead, to enjoy both the benefits of a luxury vacation and brief excursions onto the mainland to explore Alaska’s natural beauty. With the Northern Lights shining their eerie beauty over the breathtaking beauty of its vast landscapes, Alaska is the stunning crown jewel of the United States.

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