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Armchair Travelling: Must-See Places in Singapore

Posted by Tracey @ PackThePJs on 26th May 2021

Singapore has been recommended to us as the next place we should travel to. Huw’s always talked about visiting the Raffles Hotel to order a Singapore Sling cocktail. It was first invented here by a bartender in the early 1900s. But what else is there to do? Lots, I’ve discovered! So it was a no-brainer to make Singapore the next destination in our armchair travelling series. I’ve asked my travel blogging friends to suggest a single ‘must do’ experience there.

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Little India

Your Singapore itinerary would not be complete without exploring the Little India district, one of the city’s most vibrant areas.

Stroll through its bustling streets jammed packed with jewellery shops, tailor workshops specialising in making beautiful saris, markets selling different types of vegetables and spices, and the local people going about their daily lives.

Check out Little India’s exquisite temples. Visit one of the oldest temples in Singapore – Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, covered with intricate and colourful carvings depicting scenes from Hindu mythology. And Sri Veerama Kaliamman Temple, which is a smaller one, situated on the same street.

Little India in Singapore is famous for its traditional Indian curry houses that are lined up along Serangoon Road. Go for a VIP tasting platter at Madras New Woodlands. Here you’ll get a tray packed with a range of tapas-size different types of curries that come accompanied with freshly baked naan bread. This way you’ll be able to sample all the best dishes and boy, they are delicious!

Contributed by Mal, Raw Mal Roams

Treetop Walk

Singapore’s Tree Top Park is the perfect escape from the busy streets of this incredible city. It’s a little piece of nature in a metropolis and not as overrun by tourists as many other places around town. It takes just a 20 minute Uber drive from the city centre to the MacRitchie Reservoir Park; this is where the hike to the treetop bridges begins. The treetop walk leads you through the jungle and across several platforms which are connected by hanging bridges.

The hike takes about three to four hours. It is definitely family-friendly since you don’t have to do the entire thing. You could do a small section if you’re travelling with smaller children. There is a high chance that you will see lizards and monkeys along the way; an incredible experience. However, don’t come too close to the monkeys and never feed them. For your trip, you will need sturdy shoes, long clothes as well as a water bottle which you can refill on some water fountains you’ll find on the way.

Contributed by Victoria, Guide Your Travel

Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay is a world-famous nature park in the heart of Singapore. A site of considerable horticultural precedence, it is an oasis of exotic plant life and lush greenery. With vibrant colours and unique architecture, it’s a playground for photographers. There really is no place quite like Gardens by the Bay; it’s no surprise that it is one of Singapore’s most popular attractions.

There are three stunning gardens to explore: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden, and Bay Central Garden. Bay South Garden is home to the world’s largest glass greenhouse: the Flower Dome. Stand underneath the towering indoor waterfall (at 114 feet!) or look down on the rushing water from above. Wander along the treetop walk and explore the atmospheric Cloud Forest.

Outside of the conservatories you’ll find the Supertree Grove, which comprises 18 of the iconic supertrees. They are fitted with impressive environmental technologies, allowing them to mimic the ecological function of trees. Be sure to visit them at night when they light up for a magnificent spectacle. At dusk, Gardens by the Bay could be mistaken for a habitat belonging to another planet, with its strange yet beautiful structures rising up into the sky. For spectacular views across the Marina Bay district, climb to the observation deck at the Supertree Observatory.

Contributed by Jessie, Pocket Wanderings

Eat Michelin Bib Gourmand recommended local food at Hong Lim Market & Food Centre

One of the best things to do in Singapore is to try Michelin’s Bib Gourmand recommended food . Bib Gourmand restaurants are awarded for their excellent food and very modest price. And at Hong Lim Market & Food Centre, there are several foods you must try.

First, try Singapore’s famous char kway teow at Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee. It is a plate of fried flat rice noodles with fish cakes, bean sprouts, eggs and cockles.

Next, try bak char mee at Tai Wah Pork Noodles. This is just across from the char kway teow food stall. The noodle dish is uniquely Singaporean as it is made with flat yellow noodles with minced pork, liver, pork balls and garnished with a black vinegar sauce and chilli.

Then walk over to the Famous Sungei Road Trishaw Laksa and try their laksa. This soup noodle is made with a milky coconut broth, rice noodles, fishcake and prawns.

And if you still have room in your stomach, there are other Bib Gourmand recommended food stalls. For example:

Ah Hang Curry Chicken Bee Hoon Mee
Hokkien Street Bak Kut Teh
Ji Ji Wanton Mee
Ah Heng Duck Rice

Contributed by Queenie, Ms Travel Solo

Singapore Cable Car to Sentosa Island

If you are dreaming of visiting Singapore then make sure you include a trip on the Singapore Cable Car to Sentosa Island to your bucket list! The cable car provides a unique birds-eye view from above of Sentosa Island and surrounding waterways. You can see both cruise ships, cargo ships and the harbour, as well as orientate yourself by viewing the massive Sentosa Island from above. We really enjoyed riding up high in the sky as a great way to start our day on Sentosa Island.

You can easily catch the Sentosa Island Cable Car from Harbourfront Cable Car Station to Sentosa Cable Car Station. From there you have easy access to the Sentosa Island cable cars and train. This makes it very easy to get around the island. You can also catch the cable car to Faber Peak on the main Singapore island side. This has great views both of the harbour and also looking towards the centre of Singapore.

Contributed by Anne, Pretraveller

Haw Par Villa

Haw Par Villa in Singapore is anything but a typical family-friendly theme park. But that’s precisely why it’s worth visiting.

The park was opened by the inventors of Tiger Balm, which is popular in Asia, is supposed to depict ancient Chinese folklore and legends. So it was actually intended for children. There were even some fairground rides in the 80s, but they are no longer there.

The main attraction is the Ten Courts of Hell. As the name suggests, the ten different levels of hell are depicted here, as they were according to ancient beliefs. On the different levels, sinners are punished until they subsequently make up for all their sins and are eventually free again. You might want to skip this part if you are visiting with small children.

Other, more family-friendly, Chinese stories are presented in the park. You can read the stories on information boards to understand what is going on in the sceneries.

Precisely because Haw Par Villa is so weird and bizarre, and thus quite different from the typical sights you usually see during a trip, the park is absolutely worth a visit.

Contributed by Vicki, Vicki Viaja

Clarke Quay

We discovered the historical and very colourful area known as Clarke Quay while doing a house sit in Singapore. The riverfront area is located just north of Chinatown and lined with elegant colonial architecture and interesting shophouses.

Clarke Quay is probably most busy at night because of its colourful bars, restaurants, and shops which come alive with lots of lights, music, and action. You will find popular nightclubs and a wide variety of restaurants to choose from. For something a little different, dine at one of the floating restaurants converted from traditional Chinese junks. If you’re seeking an adrenalin rush, try the G-Max Reverse Bungy ride which falls 80 meters at speeds of up to 120mph. In the daytime, Clarke Quay is a very pleasant place to wander. We loved the ‘People of the River’ sculptures that are near Fullerton Square. They depict various trade activities that took place in the 19th century around the Singapore River. Fort Canning Park has some interesting graves from the colonial era and colourful gardens. The Asian Civilisation Museum and the very colourful Old Hill Police Station are nearby too.

Take a river cruise from Clarke Quay and you’ll get excellent views of the surrounding area and stunning skyscrapers and some major landmarks like the Marina Bay Merlion and the magnificent Marina Bay Sands. The quickest and easiest way to get to Clarke Quay is by Singapore MRT Subway. There is a station at Clarke Quay.

Submitted by Maureen, So Many Places! So Little Time!

Marina Bay Sands Hotel and SkyPark

Singapore is a city-country with many different things to experience. But if you would like to experience something extra you should visit Marina Bay Sands hotel. This luxurious 5 star hotel is located in the south part of the island in Downtown Core. In this resort you have integrated more than 2,500 rooms in 3 towers, a big convention centre, huge shopping mall, a museum, a theatre, famous restaurants, pavilions, and a casino with 500 tables and 1,600 slot machines.

But the most important feature is on top of the 55-storey three towers – a 340 metres long SkyPark with a 150 m infinity swimming pool. This is set on top of the world’s largest public cantilevered platform, which is almost 200 meters above the ground. So just for this view one should visit this place. You can book one night per family of four under 300 € if you are a bit flexible on dates. Just to visit SkyPark observation deck you will pay around 22 €.

Contributed by Džangir, Dr Jam Travels

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

If you are looking somewhere to escape the crowdedness of Singapore for a while and a little quiet contemplation the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum offers a tranquil hideaway. Located in the heart of Chinatown, this temple invites visitors to learn and engage with the history and culture of Buddhism Religion. This Tang-Styled Chinese Buddhist Temple gets its name from what the Buddhists regard as the left canine tooth of Buddha. This was recovered from his funeral pyre in India. It is now housed in a giant stupa, made from 320 kilograms of gold, partly donated by devotees, in the museum’s grounds. The temple’s multiple floors museum displays an array of sacred statues, nagas – the Southeast Asian dragon-snakes that guard sacred relics and revered artefacts of the Buddha.

Unmissable is the rooftop garden of the temple. This houses a huge prayer wheel, surrounded by orchid flower beds and sounds of traditional Buddhist music – pure serenity. Other memorable highlights include the Eminent Sangha Museum, a theatre that assembles cultural performances, speeches and film screenings. Additionally, the temple hosts interactive workshops in which visitors can gain insight of Buddha’s teachings and wisdom of 2,500 years ago from monks. Admission to the temple and guided-tours are free of charge.

Contributed by Elena, Passion for Hospitality

Singapore Flyer

One of the tallest Ferris wheels in the world, the Singapore Flyer, offers spectacular views of the Singapore skyline. It should definitely be on your ‘must do’ list in the city. Located in the Marina Bay district of the city, where the annual Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix takes place, the Singapore Eye has 28 capsules that can carry up to 28 passengers each. Your entry ticket to the Singapore Eye includes one full rotation, which takes around 30 minutes to complete. While you are on the flyer, an audio guide and interactive screens provide more information about the history of Singapore.

At the highest point, you’ll be 165 metres above the ground, comparable to a 42-storey building. The views are expansive – on a clear day, you can see even see Sentosa Island and planes landing at Changi Airport. In the complex below the Singapore Flyer, you’ll find a gift shop, restaurant and small hawker market. Adult tickets currently cost S$33, while children and pensioners can ride for S$10. The Singapore Flyer is currently open from Thursday to Sunday (and on public holidays) with the first flight at 2pm and the last flight at 9:30pm.

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Originally housing Singapore’s Chinese immigrant population, the Chinatown district’s tight winding streets are now a harmonious marriage of old and new. Chock full of vibrant pastel-coloured heritage buildings, intricate temples, modern hotspots, and skyscraping architecture, strolling around Chinatown is one of the best things to do in Singapore.

Most come to visit the famous Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, but Chinatown has so much more to offer. Real temple buffs can peruse the intricately designed Sri Mariamman Temple or visit the oldest temple in Chinatown, Fu Tak Chi, which has now been turned into a museum. This district has so many temples. It’s easy to find a Buddhist, Hindu, and Muslim temple all on the same block!

Further to Chinatown’s historic culture, is its food culture. Food is available in every nook and cranny of this precinct, from Michelin star street food to modern western fare and everything in between. Stroll through the Chinatown Street Market or Maxwell Food Centre for some of the best eats in the city.

Make sure to spend time browsing the boutique shops, admiring the architecture, and spotting the beautiful street art in this colourful Singapore neighbourhood.

Contributed by Haley, Haley Blackall Travel

Coney Island

Most people hear the words Coney Island and think of an amusement park in Brooklyn, New York. Almost no one knows that there is a little visited, pristine nature park in Coney Island, SINGAPORE!

Located on the northern side of Singapore’s main island, Coney Island is a fantastic place to check out views of Malaysia and one of Singapore’s other islands – Pulau Ubin (Ubin Island). Also known as Pulau Serangoon (Serangoon Island), Coney Island was once owned by the Aw Boon brothers. They created Tiger Balm and it was known as Haw Par Island before being half developed into a resort island called Singapore Coney Island. It’s now owned by the government. It offers little in the way of infrastructure but an abundance of flora and fauna, scenic trails, mangrove forests, and woodlands.

Coney Island, Singapore was once only accessible by boat but now has a couple of bridges linking it to the main island. The beaches are incredible (although they do look out over an industrial Malaysian port!). You can have loads of fun biking or hiking around the incredibly well-kept pathways.

It really is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of Singapore without actually leaving!

Contributed by Emma, Wanderlust and Wet Wipes

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Armchair Traveller: How to have a Singapore fling from home

Read on for a few ways, from virtual city tours to at-home tasty treats, to make believe you’re living it up in the Lion City.

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A heady mix of gleaming skyscrapers, pristine shopping malls, diverse culture and seriously tasty hawker centres, Singapore is a perennial on our favourite stopover lists for good reason. The island city-state may be one of the smallest countries in the world, but it packs a hefty punch in the tourism stakes. While flying there may not be an option right now, with a bit of creativity you can still enjoy a Singapore fling from your very own front room.

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SIGHTSEEING

A few quintessential attractions need to be experienced by any first-timer to Singapore. Thankfully, at this time of closed borders, you can tick off these heavy-hitters virtually. The futuristic billion-dollar Gardens by the Bay holds the record for both the world’s largest greenhouse and the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. A home video series sees resident horticulturalists showcasing the best bits of the Gardens’ flora. Next, a favourite with big and little kids alike, Singapore Zoo has been crafting videos for its Facebook page that transport animal-lovers inside favourite enclosures and signature experiences.

Deep-dive into the city’s rich ever-evolving mix of Chinese, Malay, Indian and everything in between via Visit Singapore’s official YouTube channel . In Chinatown meander past traditional shophouses and browse exotic markets; in Little India watch worshippers in colourful Hindi temples; and in Arab Town take in Malay culture and see the gilded Sultan Mosque. Also, be sure to check out the virtual tour of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, said to contain the left canine tooth of Lord Buddha himself. The tour also features exhibits on Buddhist art and culture.

The unofficial language of Singapore, “Singlish” is one of the most unique aspects of the island state and you can brush up on the snappy local lingo online. There are plenty of YouTube tutorials and a string of e-books , such as The Singapore English: New Singlish Pocket Dictionary , available to download. You’ll know your “lah”, “leh” and “lors” in no time.

People eating satay on the street in Singapore.

Eating out in Singapore is a religion and at its heart are the bargainous hawker centres. Wannabe travellers can get a taste of classic hawker fare by checking out the Meatmen (a group of Singaporean cooks) who show the world how to make staples such as chilli crab at home. Melburnians have it even easier thanks to a local outlet of Singapore’s Hawker Chan. Touted as the cheapest Michelin-starred meal on Earth (the original stand won a coveted star), the hyped chicken and rice can be ordered via delivery services for just over $10.

If Singapore had a national drink it would be the Singapore Sling. Born in the colonial-era bar at the Raffles hotel in 1915, a Sling is on most tourists’ hit-lists. Connoisseurs can shake it up at home thanks to a video tutorial from the Raffles head bartender, who reveals the ingredients and technique you need to create the famous sweet drink yourself.

New York has the Met, Paris has the Louvre, and Singapore has the National Gallery .

Laying claim to the largest public collection of modern art in Singapore, and the largest display of modern Southeast Asian art in the world, the best of its galleries can be explored from your couch via Google Street View. Also a winner is the ArtScience Museum . Designed to resemble a lotus flower, it offers virtual tours from staff that take in its galleries.

The very definition of “armchair travelling”, the silver screen has immortalised Singapore’s futuristic architecture and lush greenery in a few memorable movies, most notably Crazy Rich Asians . Handily on Netflix right now, the Hollywood romcom profiles many of the city’s most notable locations. In sci-fi blockbuster Independence Day: Resurgence , meanwhile, alien invaders lay waste to some of the most recognisable structures in town, including the Marina Bay Sands, which ends engulfed in flames.

A hybrid of hotel (with 2560 rooms), casino, convention centre, and shopping and dining complex, the Marina Bay Sands is a landmark of the Singapore skyline. You may not be able to check in to the mammoth waterfront complex, but you can join an interactive online tour that takes in the 55-storey towers and famed SkyPark cantilever, including its infinity pool with 360-degree views.

Towering skyscrapers, landscaped gardens, and packed marinas – take in the Lion City’s cityscape through live-streaming cameras that pepper the city. The South Singapore Cam shows the southern part of town such as the second busiest shipping port in the world. The Clarke Quay Webcam on the Singapore River takes in the blocks of restored warehouses that stretch along the riverfront.

Get to the heart of life here with the podcast SG Explained . The two local hosts tackle subjects that relate to the diverse and unique structure of the city, from hawker wars to religious harmony and contemporary dating. It’s a great insider’s view of what it’s like to live in the Lion City today.

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The home of the local S.E.A. Aquarium and Universal Studios theme park, the island of Sentosa lives up to its “state of fun” moniker. You can bring a bit of Sentosa into your home with its “staycation” series, which features everything from cocktail tutorials to beachside yoga Zoom classes. And for gamers, there’s something extra special. Sentosa has teamed up with the Nintendo Switch game Animal Crossing to create a digital version of the tourist attraction; however, only 36 slots are available per day so you need to get in quick.

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Armchair Travel: 16 Ways To Travel The World From Home

Got the wanderlust but you’re not able to travel anywhere at the moment? That’s okay – you can become an armchair traveler and explore all the places you want from the comfort of your bed.

You’ll need a computer or a smartphone, a good internet connection, and an idea of a place you want to explore. Nothing else is required for armchair travel, and if your interest is peaked, you can read all about armchair travel right here in this detailed guide!

What Is Armchair Travel?

Armchair travel is kind of like a staycation, but instead of exploring the local attractions, you don’t even have to leave the house. It’s discovering new places from the comfort of your chair, hence the term armchair travel.

It can include anything from looking over photos from your past trips to spending hours on Google Earth, walking around the streets of a city you’ve never been to. It’s pretty much just detaching yourself from your current surroundings and immersing yourself in things related to a different country so that for a moment you actually feel like you are there.

It’s as simple as reading a book about Paris while listening to Edith Piaf and eating a croissant.

16 Ways To Travel The World From Home

Technology has come far enough to allow us to travel the world from the comfort of your own home. Well, not quite, but it’s almost there – you can explore the streets of any country in the world from the comfort of your bedroom, you can learn about the best restaurants, and you can even do virtual tours of museums and other famous attractions – you just have to zoom in enough on the world map. That’s the beauty of living in the age of virtual reality and 360-degree images.

I’m just getting started, and here are even more armchair travel ideas that will help you explore your dream destination from home!

Read Travel Blogs

Just because you can’t hop on an airplane and head to a new destination doesn’t mean you can’t learn about it and explore it. Reading travel blogs is a good way to explore new countries through the eyes and lenses of other travelers.

It’s a form of virtual travel that allows you to draw from other people’s experiences. The key is to find a travel blogger you can relate to and whose content you enjoy reading. Immerse yourself in their content, and sooner than you know it, you’ll become an expert on a destination you’ve never even visited.

There are thousands of travel blogs run by people from all around the world, so it shouldn’t be too hard to find at least one that you enjoy.

Virtually Explore US National Parks

Most US National Parks offer virtual tours that are absolutely perfect for an armchair traveler. You can explore any national park you want from the comfort of your home, and you can even peek inside museums and other unique attractions that the national parks have.

Of course, it’s not the same as reaping the benefits of a hot spring inside a national park, but it’s a great way to explore nature and get to know more about the national parks. There’s also the added benefit of not having to deal with snakes, bugs, and the changing weather that’s so common in the NPs.

Head to the Google Arts & Culture website to see all the 52 national parks and historic sites from the US that have made their collections available for digital exploration. You can also see loads of other famous attractions from countries all over the world here, but more details on that later.

Read A Travel-Related Book

If you’re a bookworm, this is the easiest way to become an armchair traveler. Find some travel-related books that you enjoy reading and allow yourself to live in their worlds for the next few days.

Also, a travel-related book can be anything. It could be the autobiography of your favorite artist who recounts all the places life has taken him to, a proper travel guide to a different country, or even a fiction novel set in a foreign country.

Travel guides and coffee table books related to travel are the safest options if you’re not an avid reader. From travel guides through the US to detailed exploration of Italy’s best beaches – there are countless travel books out there, and you just need to search for one that’s about the destination you’re most interested in.

Those who prefer fiction have even more options. I can’t help myself and I have to recommend Jo Nesbo’s Harry Hole series – the popular crime novels are set in Norway, primarily Oslo, and the detailed descriptions of the city’s top sights will truly transport you to the Nordics for a moment.

Listen To Travel Podcast

Not a big fan of reading or watching TV? Put on a travel podcast then and listen to other people recount the details of their latest trips. You’ll hear some fun and interesting stories for sure, but you may also learn about the inconveniences that might arise should you choose to travel to the same destinations.

We Travel There is a great podcast hosted by Lee Huffman. He interviews locals from all around the world, so every episode is about a different city. The local attractions and best places to visit are usually highlighted in each episode, making this podcast worth checking out even when you’re planning a travel itinerary.

Where To Go is also a great podcast, mostly because it’s hosted by the team behind DK Eyewitness travel guides. They’re some of the best travel guides out there, and the podcast episodes truly give them a run for their money.

Watch Travel Vlogs On Youtube

There are countless travel vloggers trying to make a living by doing the one thing they love most – traveling. You can support them and help them make their dreams come true by consuming their content and exploring the different countries of the world from the comfort of your own couch.

Finding a travel vlogger you like shouldn’t be too challenging, especially with so many different options out there. The key is to find a person you genuinely enjoy watching, otherwise, you won’t be able to focus on the travel destinations!

You can also find live camera streams on YouTube from countries all over the world. They usually include short snippets from various cameras, but it’s a great way to get a glimpse of distant landscapes and everyday life in foreign countries in just a few minutes. Plus, if you see a stream that you particularly like, you can always just find that specific live camera and refer to it whenever you want.

Enroll in A Travel-Related Course

If you still enjoy learning and you’ve particularly interested in travel, why not enroll in a travel-related course. Working on yourself and furthering your education is always a good thing, and you never know what opportunities may present themselves after you’ve completed the course.

I’m not saying enroll in a five-year college course about tourism, but you can take various online and offline courses on a myriad of topics relating to travel. The best way to get started is to get acquainted with all the different diplomas and certificates that are relevant to the tourism industry.

There are dozens of them, and there are many ways to earn them, from attending free online courses to enrolling in MBA degree programs.

Learn what it takes to become a travel agent, get a certificate that allows you to be a tour guide in your hometown, or complete a flight attendant training program. There are countless travel-related courses you can take, and you just need to see which ones interest you the most. This can also increase your chances of getting a job with one of the travel companies if that’s something you are interested in.

Additionally, you can also enroll in language-related courses. They usually include learning about the culture, literature, and history of the country whose language you’re learning, plus learning a new language is always a great idea.

Cook Your Favorite Dishes From Around The World

Exploring a new country means exploring its cuisine and getting to know all of its different flavors. So, if you’re feeling like traveling somewhere but you can’t actually go to that country, you can try to make it – or at least a tiny bit of it – in your own kitchen.

Turn to YouTube or one of a million different recipe websites, and find a dish you enjoy from the cuisine of the country you want to visit. Tacos will immediately fill the room with staple smells from South America, a good curry can never not remind you of India, and sushi is entirely self-explanatory.

So, if you can’t go on a trip right this minute but you’re desperate to at least feel like you’re traveling, just make your entire kitchen smell like a street full of food vendors from that country!

Watch TV Shows Related To Travel

Sometimes it’s enough for a show to be filmed at the right location for it to become extremely popular. Emily in Paris proved that – despite the fact that the show was criticized for a number of different things, it remained extremely popular and mostly because of the fact that it’s filmed in Paris.

People love to tune in to see Lily Collins strolling down the cobblestone alleys of Montmartre and enjoying croissants with a fabulous view of the Eiffel Tower, and I have to admit I’m also guilty of binging both seasons.

It doesn’t have to be a show about one specific city – there are countless travel shows that will satisfy your wanderlust for a moment, and many of them feature a different city or country in every episode. Put on some of Anthony Bourdain’s classics – No Reservations and Parts Unkown are still some of the best shows that combine food and travel!

The Grand Tour is another gem that covers remote destinations from around the world, and it’s particularly interesting for car lovers. But you don’t have to be into cars to appreciate the humor of Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond, and you certainly don’t need to know anything about vehicles to admire the spectacular landscapes that are featured in the episodes of this humorous travel show.

Watch Travel Movies

If you don’t want to commit to an entire TV show, you can just put on a travel movie. Into The Wild is a textbook example of a travel movie, and probably the best-known film in the genre. But a travel movie can be almost anything, as long as it’s set in the place that you’re yearning to visit.

I get the urge to travel to Sicily whenever I watch Godfather, and I doubt anyone would consider that a travel movie. But the beautiful landscapes that Al Pacino escapes to are so fascinating that, for a moment, it’s entirely possible to forget you’re watching a movie about mobsters.

The entire Before Sunrise/Sunset/Midnight trilogy showcases the beauty of spectacular European cities – Vienna, Paris, and Greece, in that order. Mamma Mia also depicts the beauty of Croatian and Greek islands, and it’s a great film to put on if you’re dreaming about a beach vacation.

Wild, starring Reese Whitherspoon, follows an inexperienced hiker setting out on the Pacific Crest Trail. The entire movie was shot on location, so it features the actual highlights of the iconic US long-distance hiking trail.

Go On A Virtual Tour of World’s Famous Museums

Some of the most famous museums in the entire world offer free virtual tours, and you should take advantage of that. J Paul Getty Museum, London’s Natural History Museum, and Musée d’Orsay in Paris have all made their collections available for virtual exploration.

Head to Google Arts & Culture again to go through the collections of these museums. You can even browse the various digital collections they have by genre or time period, so finding a collection curated specifically for you is easier than ever.

Learn A New Language

Learning an entirely new language is the best form of armchair travel. Not only does it get you closer to the culture of a country you’re fascinated by, but it’s also a way of developing a new skill that you can use for the rest of your life.

Learning a new language isn’t exactly the easiest thing you can do to satisfy your wanderlust, but it’s certainly the most useful one. You’ll particularly be happy you took up that happy if you manage to travel to the country whose native language you’ve mastered!

Also, keep in mind that learning a new language usually includes learning about the history and culture of that country, as well as reading a few books written by the nation’s most prominent writers. So, you’re not just learning how to talk to locals on your next trip, but you’re also getting a complete guide to the most important landmarks and attractions of the country you choose!

Plan Your Next Trip

Do you already have a destination in mind for your next trip? Then why not start planning it right now. You don’t have to purchase airplane tickets if you’re not sure when you’ll be able to go, but it’s a good idea to start researching other details that will come in handy during your trip.

Look at hotels and AirBnBs to see where you would like to stay and be sure to check out all the top tourist attractions and things to do at the destination. You can even make little maps for any future trip, and you can refer to the map when you actually arrive at that destination.

If you often go on road trips, you already know just how much planning goes into them, if you want things to go smoothly. You can get a head start on your next trip right now – it will get you excited about the trip, plus you can plan out a good chunk of the road trip.

Reminisce About Your Past Trips

Nothing can transport you through time and place quite like a personal photograph. Blow the dust off your online albums and take the time to go through all the 2365 photos you took on that trip to Rio de Janeiro. It can’t be just me that takes a million photos wherever I’m in a new city, and it can’t just be me that never looks at them again.

Take the time to go through the old photos and choose your favorites. You can even print them out if you like and create a travel collage to hang on a wall. Or you can just turn them into a throwback post.

You can also use this opportunity to make room in your phone for photographs you’ll take on your upcoming trips. Delete any blurry shots, images you don’t like, or images that you have a dozen copies of, and create some space for the photographs of places you’re yet to visit!

Create A Travel Scrapbook

Now that we all have amazing cameras in our pockets, it seems like we’re always taking photos, but never taking the time to go through them. Do you remember going through your childhood albums, and how happy you’d be when you saw that one photo you have a great memory of? Or when you looked at images from your travels as a kid?

You can still do that now, even if you’re a full-blown adult. You can even create an album if you want, but a travel scrapbook is a bit more fun. Go through the photos of the last (or any) place you visited, and select the ones you like the most and you want to have in your travel scrapbook.

If you need some travel inspiration, why not dedicate a few pages to every destination you visited. Print out your favorite photos with your friends and family, but also of the landmarks you liked and any places that stood out. Put all the photos in the scrapbook, and be sure to write little captions beneath the photos.

If you do go through with this, two decades from now, when your travel memories start to fade, you’ll be thrilled every time you lay eyes on your little travel scrapbook.

Play A Travel-Themed (Board) Game

Why not try a travel-themed board game to satisfy your itch for a quick trip? Trekking The World is one of the best-selling board games out there, and it’s great for families and friend groups of up to five people. You play the game by racing to visit as many countries in the world as you can and you collect souvenirs along the way. It’s extremely fun, and a great way to learn about some of the most popular destinations in the world.

The World Game is a travel-themed card game for up to five players. It tests your knowledge of geography by asking you to name the capitals of countries, point them out on a map, or guess their flag. It’s a fun card game, but only if you’re into geography.

It’s worth noting that board games aren’t the only types of games you can play that are related to travel. If you’re into gaming, you’ve got even more options when it comes to armchair travel! Many recent AAA games are set in existing cities, and most of those open worlds are incredibly detailed and pretty true to life.

Not all the details will be identical, but it’s important to point out that the reconstruction of Notre Dame will be done with the help of Ubisoft’s drawings that they used to recreate the iconic church in their Assassin’s Creed Unity game.

You can walk through the streets of London, New York, San Francisco, Paris, Tokyo, and many other cities if you’ve got a computer that can run newer AAA games. If not, just try Geouesser – the online game is one of the best things for armchair travel, especially if you want to explore places off the beaten path.

Socialize With Fellow Travel Enthusiasts on Social Media

If all else fails, turn to social media. Go on Reddit, Instagram, or even Facebook and find a group of like-minded travel enthusiasts with whom you can share travel stories and photos. This is also a great way to meet new people and make friends, and you could potentially travel with those people sometime.

But it’s a way of armchair traveling that only extroverts will consider, so it’s definitely not for everyone. You could be one of those people that lurk around the groups and forums, taking in all the stories and images, but not sharing anything with strangers.

About the Author Anna Timbrook

Anna is the co-owner of expert world travel and can't wait to share her travel experience with the world. With over 54 countries under her belt she has a lot to write about! Including those insane encounters with black bears in Canada.

Armchair Travel: How to Master Travelling the World From Home

April 6, 2020 by Lauren Melnick

Last Updated on January 24, 2023 by Lauren Melnick

Armchair Travel: How to Master Travelling the World From Home

As a travel blogger who cannot travel, it’s been tough. I’ve been feeling stumped about what content I should be creating and then there’s the repeating thought: “ Does anyone even care anymore!? Should I throw in the towel in and become a food blogger?? ”

Despite all my mental spirals, I’ve found a wee bit of light at the end of the tunnel – armchair travel and I’m kinda obsessed!

As an introvert and a Taurus (shout out to all my fellow bulls who are eating themselves out of house and home ♉), I love discovering new destinations from the comfort of my bed.

Sure, armchair travel doesn’t compare to chasing waterfalls in Bali , but you don’t need to stress about getting to the airport on time, and there are ZERO crowds at the top attractions.

If you want to re-ignite your wanderlust, here’s a guide to armchair travel and nine ways to enjoy travel from home!

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The iconic Vatican Museums in Rome, Italy!

Marvel at Artistic Masterpieces with Virtual Museums

Are museum visits high on your itinerary for new destinations? You can get your fix without needing to put on pants. Some of the world’s most famous museums have virtual tours that are 100% free!

Here are some of the best virtual museums to check out:

Pretend your summer plans to Paris never got cancelled with a virtual tour through The Louvre . As one of the largest art museums in the world , you can spend hours exploring the rare artifacts like the Mona Lisa and exhibits such as the Egyptian Antiquities and Galerie d’Apollon.

The best part?

You don’t need to muscle your way past crowds and stand on your tiptoes to see the incredible works of art.

The Louvre Museum at night *swoon*

The best part about being a virtual traveller? No crowds!

Visit one of the top museums in the world while you treat yo’ self to a face mask and mani-pedi. The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. has a 360-degree online tour .

It includes all of the popular exhibits like the Hall of Mammals , Hall of Human Origins, The Sant Ocean Hall, The Last American Dinosaurs and Butterflies + Plants: Partners in Evolution.

While I possess as much style as Anna Wintour’s left pinky, I still fantasise about attending The Met Gala. Since fashion’s event of the year has been postponed and I won’t get to see celebrities bizarre outfits for another year, The Met’s virtual tours are the next best thing.

The museum is home to over two million works of fine art with collections from Vincent van Gogh and my favourite artist of all time, Jackson Pollock .

If you only have time for one museum on this list ( lol kidding, what else would you be doing ), virtually make your way to The Vatican Museums in Rome, Italy .

Flex your armchair travel muscles and tour the museum grounds . See famous exhibits like the Sistine Chapel without thousands of other people and guards telling you to shush.

Read More: How To Visit The Vatican (A Massive Travel Guide)

Imagine waking up to this level of artistry every single day.

You won’t believe how many people I had to squeeze past to get this shot!

The majestic Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska!

Explore a U.S. National Park From Your Couch

For all the avid hikers out there who are wearing their boots around the house for nostalgia, experience some of the United States best national parks without the expensive plane ticket or applying for a visa.

Google Arts & Culture lets you explore five national parks that show off the country’s diverse climates and environments and takes you on a virtual great outdoors adventure!

Explore the glaciers, fjords and icebergs of Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska . The virtual tour isn’t a passive scroll past incredible landscapes. It invites you to take part in one-of-a-kind adventures. Climb down icy crevasses , go kayaking past massive icebergs and watch a glacier melt.

As someone who loves astrophotography, I’m missing my 2 AM missions to capture the milky way. Luckily, I can virtually scratch that itch with an online tour of Bryce Canyon National Park . Starting at Sunset Point, you can gaze through a telescope up at the night’s sky and learn about the different constellations.

Utah’s landscapes always get me so excited about climbing mountains!

I mean, look at these magnificent rocks. They are screaming for me to climb them!

I don’t know about you, but I’ve dreamed of exploring Hawaii ever since that one Baywatch season. With the island’s most popular national park accessible online , I’m one step closer to experiencing that slice of paradise. As a virtual traveller, you can discover the Nahuku Lava Tube , take in stunning coastal vistas and fly over an active volcano .

Love exploring what’s underneath the Earth’s service? Sign up for a virtual tour through the Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico. It’s home to over 100 caves with incredible rock formations and thousands of bats. If life is getting dull as a human, you can opt to experience the park’s life as a bat simulation .

Dry Tortugas National Park is a remote part of the United States. If you wanted to visit the park in real life, you would need to book a private seaplane or boat to get there. With the virtual tour , you get to save some dollars ( anyone else shook at the Rand to U.S. dollar exchange rate!? ) and dive a shipwreck , swim past the third largest coral reef in the world and see a Civil War-era fort.

Singapore: The filming location for the wildly successful Crazy Rich Asians

Stream The Best Travel Movies & Series

Like many people around the world, I’ve been making a dent in my Netflix watch list. So much so that I convinced my boyfriend to get a VPN and sign us up for Hulu.

If you’re running out of things to watch and want to fuel your wanderlust, here’s a list of the best armchair travel movies and TV series to watch:

An Idiot Abroad: One of my favourite travel shows of all time. It’s a hilarious show that follows the misadventures of Karl Pilkinton, a guy who hates travel and has zero interest in learning about global cultures. He is forced to travel the world by his friends Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.

Parts Unknown: Parts Unknown is a delicious adventure around the world with Anthony Bourdain. Join the late chef and TV personality as he gallivants around the world with Barack Obama (season eight, episode two), dines in Libya while investigating the country’s conflict through food (season one, episode four) and travels to the Congo which Bourdain calls “ the most relentlessly fucked-over nation in the world ” (season one, episode seven).

Street Food: As a budget traveller at heart, I always find myself eating plates of street food when I travel. Street Food takes you around the globe to experience the best curbside meals from Thailand ‘s iconic Phad Thai to Singapore ‘s Michelin-rated Hawker Centres.

Planet Earth I & II: Binge-watch Sir David Attenborough’s groundbreaking natural history show. Travel around the globe and learn about the day-to-day life of Tibetan foxes, track down the endangered Ethiopian ibex, and swim with the largest animal in the world – the blue whale.

Gaycation: Gaycation is a TV show hosted by Ellen Page and film director Ian Daniel. It explores what it’s like to be LGBTQ+ around the world. The show explores the gay bars of Tokyo and New York City and travels to destinations like Ukraine and Jamaica where LGBTQ+ locals face discrimination and threats on a daily basis.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty will have you jumping up and down on your sofa by the time the credits roll-up. It’s the perfect travel movie for those who want to escape the daily humdrum of life and finally chase down the adventure of their dreams. Warning: Iceland and Greenland will suddenly be at the top of your bucket list.

Mamma Mia: ? Here we go again. My, my how can I resist you? ?With the gorgeous backdrop of the Greek Islands, sparkling blue waters and a soundtrack with all the best Abba songs, you’ll dance and sing away the lockdown blues.

The Lizzie Macquire Movie: Are you longing for a sojourn through the streets of Rome ? Stream the iconic Lizzie Macquire Movie and watch Hilary Duff attempt an Italian accent as she explores the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and FINALLY kisses Gordo.

Up: As a Disney addict, I had to include one animated movie on this list. Up is a heart-wrenching film that takes you on an adventure across South America. You’ll need a box of tissues to make it through the movie, but you’ll have a strong desire to make your travel fantasies a reality before it’s too late.

Crazy Rich Asians: Did you know that after Crazy Rich Asians premiered, searches for Singapore travel spiked by 20% ? If you’re looking for a film to inspire your wanderlust, Crazy Rich Asians have the stats to back it up. The movie is ideal for those looking for fun rom-com with delicious food, breathtaking cinematography and an inside look into the lives of Singapore’s elite.

Read More: Singapore 4 Day Itinerary: The Ultimate Guide for First-Time Travellers

I don’t know about you, but I am CRAVING some Napoli pizza!

After watching Anthony Bourdain’s Part’s Unknow n and Street Food , let your virtual travels take your tastebuds on a gastronomic adventure.

I know most of us are spending more time than usual in the kitchen. So you might as well use your gluttony (and boredom) to fuel your wanderlust.

Choose a dish from your favourite country, convince your friends to join in on the fiesta and plan a delicious dinner party (via Zoom, of course).

Take your mind on an Eat, Pray, Love journey to Bali.

Escape from the distressing headlines by curling up with a good book and using armchair travel to transport yourself to your dream destination.

But reading isn’t only a distraction.

Neuroscientists tracking the brain activity of patients have found that the act of reading words like “cinnamon” cause the part of the brain that controls smell to light up.

That means reading about Bangkok , Paris, or Botswana can trigger your senses transport you to take you to the bustling Thai capital, the banks of the Seine river or the flood plains of the Okavango Delta.

Here are some of the best armchair travel books to add to your must-read list:

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas | Hunter S. Thompson
The Alchemist | Paolo Coelho
Eat, Pray, Love | Elizabeth Gilbert
Seven Years in Tibet | Heinrich Harrer
Shantaram | Gregory David Roberts
The Beach | Alex Garland
The Nomad: Diaries of Isabelle Eberhardt | Isabelle Eberhardt
Kafka on the Shore | Haruki Murakami
Lands of Lost Borders: A Journey on the Silk Road | Kate Harris
Travels with Myself and Another | Martha Gellhorn
Alone in Antarctica: The First Woman to Ski Solo Across the Southern Ice | Felicity Aston

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Cruising down the Okavango Delta in Botswana!

Want to support your favourite creators while travelling online? Binge their content!

It’s a tough time for many businesses around the world, but freelancers and small business owners ( like myself who are in the travel industry ) are particularly feeling the pinch.

If you want to help us out, spend a few minutes a day reading a blog post (it costs you nothing and helps us make some ad revenue), watching YouTube videos or supporting us by engaging with our content on Instagram .

While I’m incredibly grateful for you reading this blog post right now, if you want to continue showing me some virtual love (and dabble in some armchair travelling), meander your way through these blog posts:

The Ultimate South Africa Bucket List: 40+ Amazing Places to Visit
How to Travel Bali on a Budget as a Frugal South African
10 Loved-Up Locations to Visit in South Africa
The Perfect Self-Drive Botswana Itinerary for an Epic Safari Trip
What It’s Like Staying on Mumbo Island in Malawi
The Best of the Panorama Route South Africa: 2-Day Itinerary

Your next trip doesn’t have to be an international getaway. You can plan a trip closer to home.

For a lot of us, not having an end in sight is making staying inside so much harder.

So why not use the time to plan your first trip when things start to go back to normal?

Hop onto Pinterest and create a board for your dream destination. Scroll through Instagram , stalk some hashtags and create a new saved folder (you might find some new favourite accounts).

Once you’ve decided on a destination and you have a bucket list coming together, head on over to Booking.com and start researching your dream hotel!

Remember, this too shall pass ( yes, I know that’s corny, but it’s also a Lord of the Rings quote ). It’s okay to use this time to take your mind off the state of the world and get excited about your next adventure.

Chase those waterfalls from the safety of your house.

If none of these tips help you reclaim your wanderlust, take a walk down memory lane.

Look through your travel photos from your favourite trips. Host a Google Hangouts with all your friends that went on that adventure (and don’t forget all the people you met along the way!).

Have a chat about your drunken escapades on Siem Reap’s pub street or that epic Full Moon Party in Thailand. Maybe you hiked to the top of Kilimanjaro, or you spent your gap year backpacking across Europe .

You could also use this time to edit (or re-edit if you’ve recently invested in some presets) your photos and relive those memories by posting some throwbacks on Instagram.

Do you have any more armchair travel ideas? Hit ya gurl up in the comments and let’s get our wanderlust on from the comfort of our couch!

Psst…Want some inspiration for your next trip? Check out some of my most popular posts!

20+ Most Instagrammable Places in Cape Town
The Best of Bangkok: The Perfect 3-day Bangkok Itinerary
Singapore 4 Day Itinerary: The Ultimate Guide for First-Time Travellers
10 Day Vietnam Itinerary: The Ultimate Vietnam Backpacking Route

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Escape the four walls of your house by indulging in armchair travel! Here are 10 genius ways to explore the world from home!

About Lauren Melnick

Lauren Melnick is the founder of Wanderlust Movement, Wander to Here and is a South Africa travel blogger. She's been travelling the world as a full-time freelance writer since 2016 and has visited over 40 countries.

When she isn't typing up a storm, you can find her conquering overnight hikes around the Western Cape, rock climbing, and hosting sold out group travel trips around South Africa, Namibia and Morocco.

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August 26, 2020 at 5:53 am

True. At this point of restricted travel we are but lest with the virtual visits to all places. Waiting for the day when we could travel again, in person. Till then, I am off to the Smithsonian Museum.

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Armchair Travel: 45 Fun Ideas to “Travel” Without Leaving Home

Last Updated on June 9, 2020

Sometimes travel isn’t an option — whether that is due to illness, financial issues or personal circumstances.

Right now, it’s a global pandemic that is sweeping across the world, putting a halt on travel. Whether you are stuck at home in a lockdown or a self-imposed quarantine, there are some creative ways to feed your travel addiction .

From joining online travel communities to taking virtual tours of UNESCO sites, here are my armchair travel recommendations to help you “travel” without leaving your home.

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How to Travel Without Leaving Home

Explore museums virtually on your laptop, take a digital hike around america’s national parks, take virtual tours of the world’s unesco sites, read travel books, read travel blogs, join an online travel community, take an online travel-related course, learn a new language, watch travel-related shows on netflix, watch travel vlogs on youtube, indulge in travel movies, start scratching your world map, make a travel scrapbook, get a travel coloring book, make jigsaw puzzles or models of your favorite places in the world, entertain your kids with travel games and books, create multicultural crafts and activities, cook exotic dishes from around the world, order food delivery.

Many of the world’s musuems have been forced to temporarily shut their doors. But that doesn’t mean that we’ve lost access to the countless treasures housed by these great museums.

Thanks to the extensive Google Arts & Culture project, we can now access more than 2,500 art spaces from around the world online, and many offer virtual tours. This is the perfect armchair travel activity for museum buffs.

Remember that COVID-19 still poses a threat while you’re surfing the web at home. Hackers are creating thousands of fake pandemic sites to steal your personal information. Make sure to use a COVID-19 scam site checker before going to any suspicious sites.

Here are some museums worth checking out virtually:

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam — View over 164,511 pieces of artwork from the revered art museum in high-definition. The museum’s most famous art pieces include Vermeer’s The milkmaid and Rembrandt’s Self Portrait.
The Tate, London —This respected museums houses the foremost collection of British art dating back to the the Tudor era and including a large holding of J.M.W. Turner’s work.
Guggenheim Museum, New York — This contemporary art and architecture museum has over 200 works viewable through Google’s portal.
The MET (Metropolitan Museum of Art), New York — One of America’s best museums has 26 virtual exhibits and over 200,000 documented works of art from nearly any era.
Musée d’Orsay, Paris —Check out the virtual exhibitions and 278 pieces of art from 1848 to 1914, including include Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles .

Google Earth has rolled out virtual tours of some of the most beautiful national parks in the United States. The map and satellite imagery masters at Google Earth have put together a series of guided virtual tours of 31 national parks around the country .

Now you can literally travel without leaving your home and take a digital hike on Google Earth. It may not be the same as lacing up your hiking boots and inhaling the crisp clean air of the wilderness, but they’re pretty neat nonetheless. Here are the national parks offering virtual tours:

Acadia National Park
Arches National Park
Badlands National Park
Big Bend National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Bruce Canyon National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Channel Islands National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park
Denali National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Everglades National Park
Glacier National Park

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Not just that, Google Earth has also recently launched Heritage on the Edge , an online experience that uses 3D maps to showcase a handful of UNESCO World Heritage sites facing the looming threat of climate change.

The goal was to digitally preserve the legacy of the landmarks. For now, you can enjoy a zoomed-in view of the moai on Rapa Nui (Easter Island), the ancient city of Chan Chan in Peru, and the coastal city of Kilwa Kisiwani in Tanzania .

Not only will you be able to interact with 3-D models and 50 exhibits, but you’ll also have access to expert interviews and information on how to conserve these historical sites – an important lens, self-isolating or not. Check out this list of best virtual tours around the world .

The best travel books are often the ones that have the power to transform you as much as a journey does. My love for travel books was probably the reason why I became a travel blogger and writer .

I have always been obsessed with travel books, especially biographies of adventurers who have embarked on extraordinary journeys. Reading George Orwell’s Burmese Days when traveling in Myanmar made the trip all the more special. And reading Escape from Camp 14 before my trip to North Korea definitely piqued my interest in the hermit kingdom.

If you have a long list of books you’ve been wanting to read but never had the time for, this is the best time to hit that list. Check out my massive list of 50 best books on travel .

Escape from Camp 14 (by Blaine Harden)— One man’s remarkable odyssey from North Korea to freedom in the West.
Desert Flower (by Waris Dirie) — A true story of Waris’ escape across the dangerous Somali desert to London as an internationally renowned fashion model; and ultimately to New York City, where she became a human rights ambassador for the U.N.
The Kite Runner (by Khaled Husseini) — A fictional book about the struggles of a young boy Amir amidst the backdrop of an unstable Afghanistan.
Burmese Days: A Novel (by George Orwell) — A story of the waning days of British imperialism, by an Englishman living in a settlement in Burma.
Into the Wild (by Jon Krakauer) — The remarkable story of a young man’s solo adventure in Alaska.
Gratitude in Low Voices: A Memoir (by Dawit Gebremichael Habte)— A man’s true story of how he fled his homeland of Eritrea during the war to find solace and success in America.
It’s Our Turn to Eat (by Michela Wrong) — The story of a Kenyan whistle-blower

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TIP: I recommend getting a Kindle Paperwhite if you don’t have one. You can store a ridiculous amount of books on it and read it at night without ruining your eyesight. You can buy books individually or sign up to Kindle unlimited (first month is a free trial).

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The pandemic has affected many small businesses, travel companies and websites. I am one of them — my blog’s readership and income have dropped by over 80%. It’s heartbreaking to see all that I have worked hard to build in the past 12 years be reduced to nothing.

Of course I’m not the only one. So many travel bloggers are worried about possibly losing their livelihood. I ask for your support — just read travel blogs and websites whenever you can. There’s no need to make any purchase; just reading and scrolling can help us out at times like this!

Here are some of my best travel stories:

World’s Most Remote Islands
Spirits and Spells: Voodoo Culture in Benin
12 Interesting Facts About Madagascar
A Photo Essay of Tajikistan
Iraqi Kurdistan — The Other Iraq
Travel in the Caucasus: Where East Meets West
Asmara, Eritrea: An Art Deco City in Africa

Other travel blogs and websites with brilliant narratives and inspirational stories:

Roads and Kingdoms
Uncornered Market
Atlas & Boots
The Candy Trail
Candace Rose Rardon

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Looking to connect with like-minded travelers virtually? There are plenty of online travel communities catering to specific types of travelers, from solo female travelers to extreme travelers who like to veer off the beaten trail.

Extreme Travel — A Facebook group I set up to connect with curious travelers seeking out the extraordinary in unusual places like North Korea, Iran and Sudan.
Every Passport Stamp — A Facebook community of travelers planning to travel to every country in the world. They have strict rules and requirements, so please join only if you share the same goals as everyone.
Travel Community — This massive Facebook group caters to all travelers from different parts of the world. Currently, there are quite a few positive discussions in light of the pandemic.
Wanderful — This is a leading network for female travelers. The brand is currently giving away 500 free one-year memberships (typically $69/year).
Girls Love Travel — A Facebook group for female travelers covering all kinds of travels and destinations.

If you have always been interested in travel photography or sketching, this is the best time to sign up for a travel-related online course. There are tons of virtual workshops and courses on Skillshare and Udemy .

Here are some interesting travel-related courses worth checking out:

Travel sketching — Take an adventure into your imagination with illustrator and children’s book author Mike Lowery.
Oil painting — A fun and informative course that will teach you basics of mark making, glazing and oil painting.
Travel street photography — Learn popular street photography techniques, as well as composition, lighting, and photo editing for visual storytelling.
Drone photography — Up your skills from beginner to professional drone photography with this step-by-step vide guide.
Travel writing class — Learn to write travel tales readers (and editors) will love and sell your freelance writing to newspapers and magazines.
Travel poster illustration : Design your favorite city and place in Procreate5.

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I have always had a special interest in languages — they are the best way to connect with locals and cultures when traveling. My first experience learning a foreign language was in college, when I took French and Spanish classes. Eventually I took intensive Spanish courses in Madrid. I also took Arabic classes after that, and recently finished my 6-month Dutch course here in Amsterdam.

Technology has made it really easy to learn a language online these days. Here are some apps and online courses I recommend:

Duolingo — A language app that helps beginners to build up vocabulary. It is free to use and has many languages available.
Mindsnacks — Another app that offers free language-learning games to help you learn vocabulary, grammar, practice your listening.
BBC Languages — Free online language lessons, with crosswords, videos and quizzes accompanied by audio. Courses covering 40 languages, including Urdu, Icelandic and Slovak.
Verbling — Interactive language lessons with a native teacher over video chat. You can choose the teacher you prefer, schedule the lesson and pay her hour.
Lingoda — Similar to Verbling, Lingoda also offers video lessons with native teachers. But it offers monthly plans and a free 7-day trial.

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Many of us are turning to Netflix to entertain us and feed our wanderlust. Forget depressing series like Outbreak, check out the following travel-themed shows that will sure to uplift you in hard times like these.

You can even use the new Google Chrome extension Netflix Party to watch these shows with your friends online. Just click the extension button to create a “party” and share a link to the event with whoever you want to watch the program with. The extension also allows all party members to group chat about the show in real-time.

Dark Tourist — Definitely top on my Netflix’s favorites list, this show covers lesser-known areas and unfamiliar cultures. Check out the episodes on Pablo Escobar’s hitmen, vampires in New Orleans, and Japan’s suicide forests.
Larry Charles’ Dangerous World Of Comedy — Another of my favorite shows (cos I love travel and comedy), this travel show follows film director, Larry Charles, around the world seeking out how comedy is done in war zones, in slums, and beyond.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner — One of the many foodie travel shows on Netflix, this is what I’ve been binge-watching lately. Chef David Chang brings big-name celebrities around the world and dives in local food scenes, from Phnom Penh with Kate McKinnon to Marrakech with Chrissy Teigen.
Conan Without Borders — One of my favorite talk show hosts, Conan O’Brien, gives a non-traditional and humorous take in this travel series. He lightens up the mood before delving into serious topics, like the humanitarian crisis in Haiti or the war in Israel.
Our Planet — This nature series is Netflix’s very own Planet Earth, narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

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Don’t have a Netflix account? Youtube actually has some high quality videos from vloggers and videographers who are out there doing some great stuff. Here are some of my favorite Youtube channels:

Drew Binsky — This unique vlogger brings viewers to unique places and he always has an interesting story to tell. Some of his videos are insightful and educational, such as these ones on Equatorial Guinea and Congo.
Karl Watson — Karl produces quality travel documentaries that are professional and definitely inspirational. His videos tend to cater to younger millennial looking for some adventure.
Migrationology — Foodie travelers have to check out his awesome food-focused videos. He’ll bring you on street food tours in Pakistan, feast on home-cooked food in Iran, and try top-notch Wagyu beef in Japan.
WildJunket — Shameless self promotion here: I’m not a Youtuber or vlogger, but I do have some short travel videos on my Youtube channel. Watch me jump off a canyon in New Zealand , drive around Iceland on a campervan , and l earn about voodoo in Benin .
Eva Zu Beck — This girl has interesting vlogs from the world’s least visited places, including Syria, Pakistan and Yemen. She shows us some of the world’s most beautiful hikes, remote islands and delicious food along the way.

And for movie lovers out there, you are spoiled for choice when it comes to movies about traveling . I have been inspired to go to certain destinations thanks to these travel movies, and I hope they will inspire you too. Check out my giant list of 60 best travel movies of all time !

Secret Life of Walter Mitty — Embark on an adventure with magazine writer Ben Stiller (as Walter Mitty) as he goes in search of a photojournalist from the streets of Manhattan to Greenland and the Himalayas.
The White Maasai — Based on a non-fiction memoir, this German movie sparked my interest in Africa almost 12 years ago. It tells the story of Corinne’s trip from her home country of Switzerland to Kenya , where she met and fell in love with a Maasai warrior and builds a home with him in the savanna.
The Motorcycle Dairies — This movie traces back to where it all began for Ernesto “Che” Guevara (Gael García Bernal), whose road trip across Latin America with his pal Alberto Granado (Rodrigo de la Serna) opened Che’s eyes to political injustice.
Slumdog Millionaire — One of my all-time favorite movies, this Oscar winner tells the story of an Indian Muslim from the Dharavi slum in India. He is a contestant on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire ?”, and is one question away from the grand prize.
Wild — This movie follows the journey of Reese Witherspoon as Cheryl Strayed, as she treks 1,100 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail after the devastating loss of her mother.
Tracks — Another non-fiction movie based on the adventure of Robyn Davidson, who traverses across the r ugged landscape of Australia with only four camels and a beloved dog for company.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel — A story about a group of aging Brits who follow advertisements and arrive in India, with the promise of a second act.

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This is the perfect time to reflect on past travels, and think about how far we’ve come. Get a scratch map and spend time scratching off the places you have been! It’ll bring back some beautiful memories and get you excited about future travels.

I have a scratch map myself and it’s great fun to come home from a trip and scratch off a new country each time. My friends got me this scratch off world map when we moved to Amsterdam and it’s the best travel gift I’ve ever gotten. I hang it on a cork board with push pins, where I also pin souvenirs or memoirs (like bus tickets) from each trip. It’s such a great way to keep travel memories alive!

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Another awesome thing to do to bring back beautiful memories is to make a travel scrapbook. The scrapbook could be based off one epic trip you’ve done. Perhaps an awesome adventure in Southeast Asia , or a Silk Road overland trip . It could also be a collection of all your travels from the past.

Since Kaleya was born, I’ve been wanting to make a special travel album packed with photos, postcards, brochures and stubs I collected during our trips together. It would be an awesome thing to look back on with Kaleya when she grows up. Perhaps now is the time to start making one!

I have my eye on this vintage style scrapbook album , but technically you can use any notebook to create an album of travel memories.

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Coloring is scientifically proven to have countless health benefits for adults. It can help relax the fear center of your brain, the amygdala, and help you stay calm and mindful.

I enjoy coloring with my daughter when I get the chance. It not only soothes me, but also brings back wonderful memories from places I’m coloring.

Here are some excellent travel coloring books designed for adults:

Lonely Planet Ultimate Travel Coloring Book
ColorIt — Around the World in 50 Pages
Travel Between the Lines — Inspirational Coloring for Globetrotters and Daydreamers
Crayola City Escapes — Color Your Favorite World Cities

Growing up, I did lots of jigsaw puzzles with my family during our free time. It was how we spent quality time together.

You can easily find jigsaw puzzles of all kinds for both adults and kids, whether that’s 3D puzzles of iconic landmarks or traditional puzzles of landscapes. I love making 3D puzzles with my daughter!

1000-piece jigsaw puzzle of world’s greatest attractions
CubicFun 3D puzzle of Notre Dame de Paris
LEGO built-it-yourself kit of New York city skyline
ROKR 3D wooden craft puzzle of an airship

Now that school is closed in many parts of the world, parents who are stuck at home with kids will need as many resources as they can. To keep your kid engaged, here are some travel-related ideas to pique their interest in the world.

The books from Lonely Planet Kids are educational, interactive and fun. Kaleya has a few of this Let’s Explore series of sticker activity books and she absolutely loves them.
Inspire your kids with this book, Explorers: Amazing Tales of the World’s Greatest Adventurers , written by yours truly!
Teach your kids geography with the Beginner’s World Atlas from National Geographic, suitable for kids ages 5–8.
An interactive world map is a fun and engaging way to teach kids about the world. It has over 1000 facts about countries, capitals, oceans, and languages, that your kids can learn through interactive quizzes!
Join online read-alouds and activities organised by your kids’ favorite authors — here’s a full list .

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Another fun thing to do with kids that can pique their interest in travel is creating art and craft or products from other cultures. My daughter loves making Japanese origami and it always brings back fond memories from Japan for both of us.

Adults can also enjoy making multicultural crafts together — it’s a great way to learn about a culture and engage with it without actually traveling. Here are some other ideas:

Make Mexico’s Day of the Dead masks
Make Japanese origami
Make a Native American rain stick
Make a Japanese karp kite
Learn Aboriginal dot painting from Australia

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Food is one of the best ways to engage and connect with a culture and destination. Some of my favorite dishes I’ve tried around the world, include the Moroccan chicken tajine (slow cooked stew), Hungarian beef goulash, and the traditional Japanese ramen. I’m not a great cook, but I enjoy making Mexican tacos, Vietnamese pho, and Indian prata from time to time.

But you don’t have to travel to tickle your tastebuds — sometimes you learn even more about a cuisine by making it in your own kitchen. Here are some great websites that provide excellent recipes from around the world:

All Recipes
BBC Good Food
Serious Eats

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Can’t cook or don’t enjoy cooking? I recommend looking at your local takeaways and trying something brand new. If you live in a multicultural city like I do, there are lots of international cuisine to choose from: from Nepalese to Mongolian, Ethiopian to Peruvian.

Support your local restaurants and give them some business to help you make it through the pandemic! This is seriously armchair travel at its best.

What other things are you doing at home to get that “travel” experience? Share your armchair travel ideas with me in the comments field below!

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Nellie Huang is the founder of WildJunket. Originally from Singapore, Nellie has traveled to over 150 countries across 7 continents. She is a book author and Lonely Planet guidebook writer. As an adventure travel blogger, she has a special interest in unusual destinations and deep experiences. Follow her travels on her Facebook and Instagram .

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Comprehensive fun list, but I have one more… I virtually travelled via the internet and wrote fiction books creating a storyline (vegetarian werewolf protagonist looking for its origins years before Missing Link did similar with a bigfoot) using real celebrities and places along the way, with Simpsons inspiration. I think it helps you find new places, learn more about places, and remember them; for me it was nostalgia too, as I virtually travelled places I’d passed through, but didn’t know much about at the time.

17 Armchair Travel Ideas | Travel Without Leaving Home

The year is 2020 and that’s all I need to say to picture this time and for travellers, it was certainly a time to exercise armchair travel ideas and get creative with ways to travel without leaving home.

I’ve been armchair travelling, staycationing in the UK and planning my future trips since I was forced to return home because of Covid-19 in March 2020 and I’ve compiled this list of 17 armchair travel ideas.

I literally dream of travel all day long and I’m not exaggerating! These are some of the ways I’ve been doing that since being home like reading travel novels, learning about great railway journeys, listening to interviews with Anthony Bourdain and finally making yearly travel scrapbooks.

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What is Armchair Travel?

When you search what is armchair travel, you won’t find an official definition of armchair travel, not even in Urban Dictionary, but there are a few definitions around the web that basically say the same thing.

Armchair travelling meaning is learning about travel and the world through activities such as reading, watching television, playing, listening and more without actually visiting the places. An armchair traveller (or armchair traveler in US) will dream of far away places, know a lot about geography and travel without having to leave home.

18 Armchair Travel Ideas So You Can Travel Without Leaving Home!

Some of these ideas are free, others cost, some you may find lying around your house and others you may have to totally make from scratch but whatever you choose, here are the best travel activities without leaving home. This list isn’t just during Covid, this could be for anyone who’s just got back from a trip and suffering with travel blues, those awaiting their annual trip or if you love things to do with travel!

1. Google Earth

Google Earth is a fun and free tool that lets you travel the world from your home. When you hit the ‘I’m Feeling Lucky’ button it takes you to random destinations around the world. My first few times took me to a mountain in Spain, a lake in Ethiopia, a museum in USA and a town in Kazakhstan. Alternatively, you could armchair travel with Google Maps too!

2. Live Cams Around the World

If Google Earth isn’t quite doing the wanderlust justice, try the live webcams that have been set up around the world so you can pretend you’re on a beach in the Maldives , driving on a safari in Africa , or exploring Antartica .

3. Virtual Tours – Travel Without Leaving Home

Virtual Travel has taken front seat due to the World pandemic and companies have set up some gems for us to be adventurous armchair tourists! Some armchair travel ideas include:

Virtual Museum Tours

Google have partnered to create free online virtual tours such as the Musee d’Orsay in Paris and British Museum in London.
Learn in LA at the Getty Museum through Google.
Virtually visit Luxor in Egypt known as an open-air museum and learn through a local guide.

Other Virtual Tours

How about taking a Virtual Wine Safari ,
Or explore street art of Lisbon .
Why not tour a city like Beijing or do a city tour with a guide like this in Istanbul or in Cartagena .

Virtual Reality Headsets

With VR headsets you can download free apps or buy tours/games and use your headset to see the world as if you’re there, go under the sea, explore national parks, climb to the top of Everest or to space! See below some of the best VR Headsets to experience virtual reality at its best.

DJI Goggles
Oculus Go on Amazon
Oculus Quest on Amazon
Standard VR Headset for iPhone and Android on Amazon

4. Disney Travel From Home

Get out your photos from Disneyland, make a cuppa in your Disney mug, subscribe to Disney+ to watch your favourite Disney films then read about the real life Disney locations that inspired those films. This is how you Disney travel without leaving home!

Here are two of my favourite Disney travel from home accessories. Click on the image to order from Amazon:

5. Travel Decor

Since you’re at home, why not surround yourself with old travel souvenirs or get creative by making travel scrapbooks , globes, maps (see more next point), travel frames , coasters, ornaments and just about anything else.

You could also completely redecorate your home/car with travel-inspired decor. A famous vlogging family from the States teamed with a decorating show to create a travel-themed house! This episode on YouTube is worth a watch for some inspo.

6. Scratch Maps Travel Style

This is probably the best gift to get your travelling friend who can’t travel right now or secret Santa gift as it’s under £10, fun, small and a sort of ‘tick list’ for travellers who count countries! On Amazon you can get all sorts of travel scratch maps like:

The world scratch map by country
A scratch grid for 100 places to visit for a Bucket List
The food map of Europe
Scratch Map by area such as a UK Map to scratch
A hobby scratch list like football grounds in Europe to visit
The wonders of the world scratch map (this one’s just £3)!

7. Travel Trivia

One of my favourite websites is Sporcle and just about the only quizzes I do are to do with Geography, Friends or Harry Potter . Get on there to see how much you know, share with friends or get inspo for your own armchair travel quiz.

Throughout lockdown, quiz nights took over and I always asked to be in charge of the Geography rounds as I was reading about travel anyway and wanted an excuse to discuss countries/flags/cities/world wonders, etc.

8. Travel Blogs

You can spend hours browsing through travel blogs because there’s so many personal photos, stories and videos out there! When I think of a random city/country I’d like to know a bit more about, I go onto Google and quite often go to the maybe the second or third page and look for a travel blog about that place.

There’s so many small travel bloggers out there with great content and after browsing a few, you’ll get your faves!

Want to read one of mine?: My Epic Wildlife Safari in Borneo or A Weekend in Bordeaux, France

9. Vloggers To Take You Travelling Without Leaving Home

The blogging world has fabulous travel articles but if you want to see them in life form, head to YouTube! Here’s some of my go-to vloggers:

Kinging It doing the Mongol Rally . They are from my hometown and one of the funniest travelling couples on the web! Their drone shots are breathtaking.
Drew Binsky in Pakistan . He really does make the best travel documentaries on YouTube.
Kara and Nate in Antartica for some of the best armchair travel videos following their quest to visit 100 countries.
Migrationology in Jamaica for delicious dishes filmed in an unique way that makes you feel like you’re there.

10. Read the Best Adventure Books

Ah, the ultimate source of armchair travel is the best travel books because books and specifically, travel book reviews , take you places, books make you feel like you’re travelling and these armchair travel books will take you around the world! These are some of the best armchair books I’ve read.

Europe: Imagine European countries like France, Netherlands and Italy through one of 2019’s best travelogue books with US by David Nicholls. A couple on the brink of divorce try to savour their marriage by visiting the wonders of Europe with their rebel son. Buy on Amazon here .
North America: Venture around the USA with Not Tonight, Josephine by George Mahood. Mahood relays his travel road trip through the States with funny travel stories and is exactly what you expect American travel books to be. I read this in one sitting. Buy on Amazon here .
South America: Get a travel scare in Bolivia by reading Marching Powder by Rusty Young. This is a true story about a man locked up in La Paz on a drugs charge and details the story of how Young come to write about it. If you want frightful armchair travel books, just look for any that is about being banged up abroad! Maybe won’t inspire wanderlust but will certainly make you stay on the right path! Buy on Amazon here .

Read about when I went off the beaten path (literally): Scary Encounter in Penang Hill, Malaysia

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More Good Travel Books

Africa: Here’s an option for a quick-ish read yet packed with history, conflict, survival and heartbreak. A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park weaves together two stories between 1985 and 2008 in Sudan based on a true story. Buy on Amazon here .
Asia: I couldn’t write a travel books to read list without including one of the most famous travel books turned films, The Beach by Alex Garland proves not everything is as it seems. Or is it in this travel novel about a backpacker in Thailand who ponders the real price of paradise. Buy on Amazon here .
Oceania: One for lovers of historical fiction, The Light Between Oceans by M. L. Stedman transports us back to WW1 following a couple who are faced with tough decisions when a baby is washed ashore Janus Rock off Australia, the island inhabited by only those two. Buy on Amazon here .

11. Pinterest

The digital mood board for every scenario but epitomised for travel planning! Pinterest is where you can get the best armchair travel websites. Every Pinterest site has boards for organisation so you can quickly find topics like coffee of the world boards or how to travel and work in Australia .

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12. TV Shows

Here’s my list of the best TV shows related to travel that you can watch from your travel armchair and trigger wanderlust!!

Race Across the World – Two seasons follow various pairs who have to get between points by land only, with the price of a flight only and without any internet and the winners get a cash prize. First season goes from London to Singapore and second season from Mexico City to Ushuaia. LOVE this show.
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown – It’s Bourdain, need I say more? Okay, okay there’s 12 seasons and this ex-chef travels EVERYWHERE. It’s supposed to be about food but it’s really about the people and place. Mention-worthy episodes include Iran, Jerusalem, Congo and Beirut!
And while we’re on the subject, another MUST is The Layover with Anthony Bourdain. This series highlights what to do with just the layover time in a city (up to 48 hours) and it’s great for quick stops on travels and to think about when booking flights with long layovers.
Street Food Asia and Latin America – Mouth at the ready because the saliva will be forming watching this Netflix original! My absolute fave is the India episode because Indian street food just looks like top-dog of this culinary branch.
An Idiot Abroad is one of the funniest travel shows around. Karl Pilkington moans his way around the world in a programme that will make you laugh while yearning to visit the very places Karl dislikes. Buy the series on Amazon here .

13. Films for Armchair Travel Activities

Nothing quite beats armchair travel like watching the big screen! Movies set on location are amongst the best ways to journey around the world without leaving your house so get your best armchairs and cwtch in ( read here for what cwtch means ). To watch the following films always check streaming sites, Sky movies or follow the links to buy the DVD on Amazon.

Eat Pray Love can be found on every best travel films list because it follows a woman’s journey to Italy, India and Indonesia and every scene makes you want to book a flight! Buy the DVD on Amazon here .
The Darjeeling Limited is a fun railway travel film following three brothers on a train journey across India. Buy from Amazon here .
Under the Tuscan Sun transports you to Italy’s region of Tuscan for a heartfelt love story. Buy here .
A good film I watched on Netflix was called Holiday in the Wild starring Kristin Davis from Sex and the City where she moves to Zambia for a period of time and exercises her vet skills.
Have you seen Blended on Netflix/Sky? It stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore and follows two families on an African safari filmed in one of the most amazing hotels which you can actually book the hotel to stay in South Africa!!
How can I write this without included Mamma Mia and Mamma Mia 2 ?! Filmed on the Greek island of Skopelos and Croatian island of Vis with complete soundtrack of ABBA, this film will fly you on holiday from home.

14. Armchair Travel Podcasts

For when you’re on a walk, doing your daily exercise, washing the dishes, cooking breakfast, having a bath or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

My absolute favourite podcast of all time is Counting Countries by Global Gaz where Gaz interviews people who have completed or are on a mission to travel to every country. It’s inspiring, harrowing and fun to listen to and certainly the best armchair travel activity.

Other great listens to feed the travel bug are The World Nomads, What the Pho, The Food Blogger Pro, and Travel Eat Explore.

15. Cooking or Takeaways

Food is the best way I connect to a local culture when I travel. I love eating local food and love writing about them afterwards. Here are many ways you can learn, cook and eat by bringing global cuisines right into your home.

Online Virtual Cooking Classes for World Cuisines

Let’s start here in Europe with this private online cooking class for 1.5 hours to learn how to make Paella from Spain.
Another private tutored class takes us to Argentina for an empanada online class !
To learn a bit about Moroccan cuisine while making Tagine with a local, try this private online Moroccan cooking class .
Jump on the Brunch wagon in this online Eggs Benedict class with Bri (a former Masterchef contestant) from Dallas, USA. Note: class is not private.
Tune in to Jude’s Kitchen on YouTube for authentic, vegan, Middle Eastern recipes/tutorials. She adds stories from her childhood and family to her videos that gives it a likeable, personal element.
Last but certainly not least, join this Thai Online Cooking Class to learn how to make my favourite street food of all time: Khao Soi , a Northern Thai dish that doesn’t have a single flaw! The class is located in Chiang Mai (of course) and will guarantee your next holiday is to Thailand.

Two crepes in Amsterdam covered in chocolate sauce

For all of these, don’t forget the time difference.

Best Cook Books for World Cuisine

For a cook book dripping with British faves, go for the national treasure Nadiya’s Kitchen . Try Jamie’s Italy by Jamie Oliver which includes his take on my favourite meal in the entire world (seafood linguine). Or maybe Rick Stein’s Road to Mexico to learn about authentic tacos and tamales. I also loved John Torode’s Sydney to Seoul . Two of these I’ve read from my mum’s shelf the others I’ve picked up on my own.

Next: Read my food blogs here 🙂

Best Cooking TV Shows

A fab tv show I stumbled upon in lockdown was called A Cook Abroad and featured several chefs who travel to different countries and learn the cuisines with recipes to follow. The best for me were Tony Singh in Amritsar, India and Rachel Khoo in Malaysia.
Speaking of, BBC has a great show called The Little Paris Kitchen with Rachel Khoo.
An oldie but goodie has to be Man Vs Food with Adam Richman following food challenges around USA.
The number one cooking show for me though is one of my mum’s favourite: Long Weekends with Rick Stein where he travels to off-the-beaten-path city breaks in Europe finding local food and cooking it up at home. My friend and I are planning future city breaks based on this show alone.

16. Learn a Language

Not only is this a great armchair travel activity but it’s also a useful life and travel skill! There are many ways you can learn a language such as through a podcast (the 3 minute ones are great and I started to learn German in lockdown), go old school with DVDs like Rosetta Stone, keep modern with apps such as Duolingo or Babbel, sign up to online websites such as Speekify or get personal with online classes and an online tutor.

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17. Plan a Staycation

We’re all loving staycations at the moment and I’ve discovered gorgeous places in my home country of Wales! Plan yours by booking that train, renting that car, finding accommodation on booking.com , picking the best times to travel and planning your itinerary all from the comfort of your armchair!

Some UK Staycation Inspiration:

Ultimate Weekend in The Cotswolds, England
Visit the Most Independent Town of Narbeth in Wales
13 Things to do in Cardiff, Wales
Stay at This Isolated Log Cabin in Taunton, England
12 Ways to Explore London, UK
How to Spend 2 Days on Barry Island, Wales
The Best Gavin & Stacey Guide Written by a Local
Explore Tenby and Saundersfoot in West Wales
An Afternoon in Bath (UNESCO Heritage City in England)
Freshwater West Beach in Wales to Visit Dobby (Harry Potter)

Use all of the above and plan where you want to travel to next in the world. I wrote a post about where I want to visit after lockdown and I don’t know when that’ll be but I’m saving money for when the opportunity arises. For now, I’m armchair travelling and loving it.

Hope you’ve got some good inspo to become an armchair adventurer!

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Wow, this is amazinig. Thanks for the great ideas.

Thanks for reading Donna. Glad I could help 🙂

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A complete guide to armchair travel: how to see the world from your home.

Is it possible to travel without leaving your home? With a little creativity, yes it is! While there is no substitute for the real thing, there are still ways to experience the world without actually going anywhere. Being confined during lockdowns really helped us to use our imaginations to bring the wider world into our homes while dreaming and planning for the future. Welcome to the world of armchair travel! In this guide, we explore the many ways you can bring the whole wide world into the place you live.

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What is armchair travel?

The term ‘armchair travel’ has been around for a while, but its focus used to be on sensory travel experiences for elderly and physically incapacitated people. But in the post-pandemic world, the term has gained a far broader meaning.

With people travelling less for a variety of reasons – restrictions, climate change and financial challenges to name a few – many are seeking ways to have worldly experiences through other means.

Armchair travel is all about discovering the world without actually going anywhere. Whether that’s through virtual experiences, planning a future trip or bringing the world into your home, there are many ways to do it. Let’s begin.

Armchair travel: discover the world through popular culture

So much of the world’s best literature, music and cinema has been inspired by places and journeys. When real travel is not possible, there is an endless supply of books, movies, documentaries, music, podcasts and other media we can draw upon to connect ourselves with the wider world.

Art inspired by travel provides a form of escapism like no other. It can transport us out of our living rooms to anywhere in the world, and make us dream about another existence, and explore new possibilities.

Get lost in a travel book

I once heard it said that if you have enough money to pay the rent and buy books, then you are rich. It’s a comforting thought that even when you cannot actually travel, you can still experience it vicariously through the words of others.

We recently compiled 35 of the best books about travel chosen by bloggers around the world. It’s a mixture of classics and underrated gems, and stories about places and personal journeys. These are three of our favourite travel-inspired books:

In Patagonia

I read Bruce Chatwin’s In Patagonia on a 24-hour bus ride into the region. The anecdotes and vivid descriptions made me hungry for exploration.

Notes from a Small Island

Bill Bryson writes about his farewell trip around the UK. Notes from a Small Island taught me so much I didn’t know about my homeland.

Lisa raved about Cheryl Strayed’s self discovery on the Pacific Crest Trail told in Wild for weeks after reading it. The movie is pretty good too.

Find travel inspiration on the screen

Reading isn’t everyone’s idea of fun, but most people love a good movie every now and again. A great story set in a stunning location is the perfect recipe for firing up some wanderlust.

We’re working on a compilation of the best travel movies to share with you soon (I’ve never had more fun in researching an article), but for now, here are a couple of trailers for our favourite travel-related flicks:

I’m biased because Patagonia is my favourite place. The movie doesn’t feature the region’s prettiest parts, but has gorgeous nighttime shots, and lots of rural Wales too.

Funny, compelling, fast-paced, and beautifully shot in the medieval city of Bruges. I saw this a week after going there, and the direction really does justice to the place.

Listen to travel podcasts

Of all the advancements in media technology over the last couple of decades – and there have been many – I think the emergence of podcasts is my favourite. The freedom to dip in and out of episodes at any time has even made me enjoy doing house chores. Exercise is also a lot more fun with earphones in and a good podcast on.

There’s a lot of great innovation out there when it comes to travel podcasting. Here’s a selection of some of the very best currently available. These are three of my go-to travel podcasts:

World Nomads Travel Podcast

A travel insurance provider that runs a podcast featuring inspiring traveller interviews .

World Wanderers

Hosts Amanda and Ryan bring you on their journey – Lisa and I featured on an episode a while back.

Travel Like A Boss

Johnny FD interviews location-independent entrepreneurs and digital nomads about their lifestyle.

Build your own travel soundtrack

Whenever we feel like reminiscing about our travels, Lisa and I open a bottle of wine and stick on some tunes that remind us of being in at a Buenos Aires asado night, an island party in the Philippines or a road trip in New Zealand.

If you’re dreaming about a future trip, do a bit of research and put together a playlist of songs that are popular in a country you want to visit. Here’s a cracking playlist I found that takes me right back to South America. The latin beats will be sure to get you fired up for future adventures (although unfortunately it does include Despacito , sorry about that…).

Alternatively, try listening to some songs with a travel-related theme, like a road trip or a particular place. Here’s a playlist of travel songs I put together with a mixture of classics and obscure belters.

Build your skills for travelling tomorrow

Travel is brilliant for learning new career skills , but there’s nothing to stop you getting started at home beforehand. If there is a particular skill you want to develop on your next trip, then why not do some groundwork ahead of time, whether by reading up or taking an online course. Here are some examples:

Learn scuba theory

Becoming qualified divers is one of the most fulfilling things we’ve done while travelling. SDI’s e-learning programme helps you start your scuba education.

Learn to blog

Blogging is a great way to record your travels, and you can also make it a source of income. Learn how to do it by taking the Blogging Fast Lane course .

Learn a language

Prepare for future travels by learning some language basics. I’m working on my Spanish, and my go-to resource is The Spanish Dude YouTube channel.

Ways to see the world from home

It’s true that there’s nothing like the real thing, but today it’s easier than ever to bring travel experiences into the place you live. The growing popularity of armchair travel has led many major attractions around the world to create simulations and replications that can be digested through a computer screen or television.

Virtual tours

If you fire up YouTube and simply search for “360 virtual travel tours” you will find an extensive supply of panoramic videos to explore landmarks and cities around the world. Below I’ve picked out four of my favourite virtual tours in South America, three of which are places Lisa and I have been, along with another we hope to visit soon:

Patagonia, Argentina and Chile

This creation by The Guardian gives an insight into Patagonia, the most incredible place we’ve seen. Check our Patagonia itinerary to plan your own trip.

Machu Picchu, Peru

One of the Seven New Wonders of the World, this virtual tour explores the legend of Machu Picchu. Here’s our beginners’ guide to hiking the Inca Trail .

Angel Falls, Venezuela

Deep in the Venezuelan jungle, Angel Falls is the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall. This 360 depiction shows why it’s high on our bucket list .

Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro

We preferred the view from Sugarloaf Mountain on our two days in Rio , but this 360 video shows the breathtaking landscape around the iconic statue.

Virtual museums and art galleries

Google Arts & Culture has partnered with museums around the world to make their displays accessible through virtual tours and exhibitions. Meanwhile, a growing number of museums and galleries are creating online experiences. Below we’ve picked out three cultural hubs we’ve visited on our travels that you can explore through Google’s project.

MASP, São Paulo

This art museum was a highlight of our time in the southern hemisphere’s biggest city. The virtual tour gives you a peek at the latest exhibits.

Maritime Museum, Sydney

We paid a trip to the Australian National Maritime Museum when we were in Sydney. Now we can revisit the stories of the sea online .

Doge’s Palace, Venice

We began our two days in Venice by perusing the fabled Doge’s Palace. The virtual tour enables you to see the highlights without all the crowds.

Take a random journey on Google Earth

Remember that “I’m feeling lucky” button under the Google search bar? Well, they’ve introduced it to the Google Earth interface, allowing you to pay a random virtual visit to places of interest around the world.

I just gave it a test ride, and in the space of a few seconds it took me to the San Miguel stratovolcano in El Salvador, Palmerstone Island in the Cook Islands and the Wat Traimit buddhist temple in Thailand (which we actually visited in real life during our week in Bangkok ). Give Google Earth a whirl and see where it takes you .

Channel your creative spirit

Digesting virtual experiences is one way to feed your travel bug at home, but an alternative that can be even more rewarding is to create worldly experiences of your own. A few months after we returned home from a round-the-world world trip, Lisa wrote about ways to keep your travel passion alive at home , with a strong focus on creativity.

Here are six ways you can channel your creative spirit at home to bring travel vibes into your everyday life:

Travel-inspired home decor

Bring the world into your surroundings at home by decorating with a travel-inspired twist. Here are some ideas for travel-themed home decor.

Try photography at home

Another great skill to build that will come in handy when you travel. Get the camera out and practice with rooms, objects, pets and people.

Take photos of the stars

If you have a garden or outdoor space, head out at night and try your hand at astrophotography. Our guide to the Elqui Valley explains the basics.

Write world-inspired poetry

Put pen to paper and write some poems inspired by places you’ve been or dreams of future travel. You could even write a travel-themed novel.

Do a worldly jigsaw puzzle

There is an almost hypnotically therapeutic quality to jigsaw puzzles. We love spending an afternoon solving one with a travel-related image.

Create a travel mood board

Get yourself a pinboard (I have one with a world map on it) and fill it with images and tokens that make you think about places you’ve been.

Dream and plan a future trip

If there is no travel on your immediate horizon, it could be the perfect time to dream up a future trip. Our 101 guide to planning a round-the-world trip walks through the vital steps, beginning with the dreaming stage. Reach out to friends who have travelled, immerse yourself in travel-themed popular culture, and write down some ideas.

With more time on your hands, you could go a step further and use the chance to start planning a travel career break .

Bring the world into your kitchen

Discovering new tastes and cooking traditions is one of the things we love most about travel, and thankfully it’s a joy that’s easy to take home. Cook up some international cuisine and it will bring the flavour of your travels into everyday life.

Here are three of our favourite cuisines to cook at home – enjoy with an exotic beer or a suitable bottle of wine:

We took a cooking class in Vietnam and loved it. At home we turn to My Vietnamese Kitchen to make our favourites like pho and bun cha.

After gorging on ceviche, causa and other Peruvian cuisine for a month we bought Andina to try and recreate some of the recipes at home.

Lisa has become a pro with Italian cooking since our tour of wineries in Umbria . To get on top of the basics, get a copy of Mastering Pasta .

Have you found any more ways to feed your love of travel while at home? Let us know in the comments below.

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Alex is the co-founder and lead content creator at Career Gappers. He is an award-winning communications leader with 20 years of leadership experience, a career that has taken him across the world working with international organisations. Alex has travelled to over 50 countries and is a passionate advocate for blending work and travel by taking career breaks, sabbaticals, workations and business trips.

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An armchair is the most personal item of furniture in the Singaporean house. As a single-seater chair, an armchair provides solace, comfort and respite. For this reason, choosing the right armchair is an important task. Whether you opt for a recliner, a chaise lounge or an accent chair, your selection will depend on a variety of factors.

Types of Accent Chairs

There are various types of armchairs in Singapore to choose from. Understanding your seating needs will guide you on the type of chair to select. The most prominent types of armchairs include traditional armchairs, accent chairs, easy chairs, recliners and chaise lounges.

Accent armchairs provide the most style out of all the options. Although they are more compact, they include more of a design feature. Some accent chairs have a wingback or high-back design, for example. Accent armchairs can work as a feature item in a living room set, particularly if you choose bright colours like hot pink, lime green or canary yellow.

A chaise lounge is a French creation translated to “long chair”. It is a hybrid chair and bed which allows for reclining, much like the Persian divan, but higher up from the ground level. A chaise lounge is a good option for those who wish to have the option of reclining.

While the chaise lounge is long and static, recliners work on a lever system. This way, you have the option to sit upright, much like a traditional armchair, or recline. Recliners work by either pulling a lever or pressing a button to expose the footrest and lower the back of the seat. Recliners also can be static or come on a swivel.

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Have an empty space in your living room or bedroom? Then why not fill up this empty space with a stylish armchair! It can provide additional seating for guests during movie nights or give you a comfy spot to enjoy your favourite book. In addition, armchairs, when paired with floor lamps, are a great way to beautify your modern interiors. With an extensive variety of armchairs available in the market, which then is the best armchair in Singapore? In our Best of Home series, we have curated the latest 13 Best Armchairs in Singapore , providing quality recommendations to suit your lifestyle and budget. Find the best tables here to complete the overall aesthetics of these armchairs.

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1. hipvan quinn armchair.

Plush and premium foam cushioning

The Quinn Armchair is a truly cosy place to recline with gentle support. It features clean lines and a contemporary profile, complemented with plush, premium foam cushioning. With 100% polyester upholstery and quality plush cushioning, no doubt a gentle kiss from Quinn will lullaby you to your afternoon nap. This armchair only stands sturdy and proud, featuring its robust solid oak legs and sturdy frame . Soft, smooth, and gorgeous, Quinn is all you have ever wanted. Available in 2 mesmerizing colours – Burnt Umber and Marble Blue.

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100% Polyester Upholstery and Solid Oak legs
Features clean lines and a contemporary profile
Complemented with plush, premium foam cushioning
Seating firmness: 5/5 Firm

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2. Attic Living Porter Lounge Chair

Sturdy wooden frame and legs

Ideal for any modern space, the Attic Living Porter Lounger Chair makes a nice addition to your place. Whether in the lounge, public waiting area, or private office, it works well with all kinds of styling and looks great from all angles. Moreover, it features a solid rubberwood frame and polyurethane leather seats, as well as strong, durable wooden legs.

Made from solid Rubberwood frame
Works well with all kinds of styling
Highly durable

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3. Seva Motorised Leather Recliner Armchair

Motorized recliner chair

This Seva Armchair from Cellini should be the first choice if you are going for a modern contemporary style. It is a motorized recliner that can be fully reclined to give you the perfect zero-gravity position, which we highly recommend for when you’re feeling extra tired. Its sleek and elegant profile is enhanced by the genuine cowhide leather upholstery, as well as the bold colour options you can choose. Rest assured, the Seva Armchair will provide an exquisite accent to your living space!

Motorized recliner
Genuine leather upholstery

4. Nash Rattan Fabric Armchair

Great for both indoor and outdoor seating

From Cellini’s Nash series, the Rattan Fabric Armchair is designed to give your living space a comfy and tropical feel. Its frame is made from solid Sungkai timber and has been given a light walnut finish. Also, the seat and sides were then lined with woven rattan while the backrest has fabric upholstery. These materials make the armchair exceptionally comfortable and add an air of casualness for better relaxation . Moreover, the use of rattan makes it suitable for almost any room in the house as well as for the outside areas of your home.

Made from solid Suingkai timber and lined with woven rattan
Comfortable and great for relaxing
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use

5. Club Swivel Leather Armchair

Swivel chair

For those who cannot seem to sit still without fidgeting around, then Cellini’s Club Swivel Leather Armchair could very well be your new best friend! This unique piece comes in a suave rounded profile that will fit right into any part of your home. In addition, the tufted seat is plush for seating comfort and features an elegant detailing. While it is upholstered in full genuine leather, you can also choose the faux leather option.

Swivel armchair
Faux leather option

6. Zest Livings Blossom Armchair

Modern charm combined with comfort

Are you looking for a comfy seat in your living room or reading corner? Then the Zest Livings Blossom Armchair will definitely suit your needs. This armchair is filled with high-density, non-sag polyurethane foam that keeps it comfortable to sit in for long periods. This foam also remains firm even after you have been using the chair for a while. Moreover, it is covered with 100% polyester fabric that is soft to the touch and easy on the skin. Additionally, the high-quality webbing improves the breathability of the chair and keeps you cool while you sit. This feature also lets the armchair absorb moisture better to keep you feeling dry and clean. Furthermore, the legs of this chair are made from natural-stained solid timber wood which gives it an inviting feel as well as makes it reliable and stable.

Filled with high-density polyurethane foam
Remains firm while also comfy and soft to the touch
Stabilised by premium-quality and solid timber wood

7. VITRA Belleville Armchair Wood

Plywood with natural lacquer finish

The VITRA Belleville is another excellent choice that can be great for the dining table. Its seat shell is made from moulded plywood with a protective and classic natural lacquer finish. This equates to an easy-to-clean surface that will maintain its shiny look for a long time. Meanwhile, the base and frame of this wood armchair is injection-moulded polyamide. Best of all? You can easily stack 6 of these Belleville armchairs together, which means they are easy to store and move!

Can stack up to 6 pieces

8. Averia Fabric Armchair

A luxuriously comfy armchair

If you are looking to add an ambience of luxury to your living space, then the Averia Fabric Armchair will definitely be what you need. Held by its rubber wood legs, it is solid and stable when you sit and will remain so for a long time. Additionally, it is filled with dense foam that is soft and firm which makes for a great seat after a long day. Moreover, this armchair is upholstered with microfibre fabric with excellent moisture absorption that keeps you dry while you sit. The microfibres also allow for optimal temperature regulation that will have you feeling cool for long periods of sitting in this armchair.

Luxuriously modern design
Provides optimal stability and comfort for sitting
Upholstered with microfibre fabric

9. Univonna Vex Recliner Armchair

Manual recliner

If your priority is ultimate comfort and having the perfect place to take a quick nap or indulge in some good TV show, we highly recommend the Univonna Vex. It is a manual recliner, which means you can quickly transform the piece from a casual upright position to a horizontal sleeping nook! It comes with synthetic leather upholstery that is both of high quality and gentle on the skin. Moreover, the high-resilient foam cushion filling promises a soft and comfortable surface to doze off on. Tempting, right?

Comfortable synthetic leather

10. Designer Eames Plastic ArmChair PF-3001B

Unique design

Likewise, it is almost unavoidable to mention the Designer Eames Armchair when discussing the best armchairs in Singapore. The intricate details and sloping legs provide a uniquely exquisite look that will sure to captivate anyone, while the heavy-duty moulded plastic seat has a matte finish for a chic style.

Although very affordable, this armchair uses strong screws for the best stability and safe usage. Also, we love the versatility of this piece too! You can use it for the study, living room, dining table or even in restaurants. Even better, the sturdy wood base features non-marking feet that will keep your floor scratch-free.

Affordable option

11. Pegu Folding Arm Chair

Portable and sturdy

With the Pegu Folding Arm Chair, you can have a comfortable seat whether in or out of your home. Made from Merbau and Kwila wood, you can be sure that this armchair is sturdy and will last . The excellent workmanship on this chair also makes it a great fit for your living room, patio, or balcony. Furthermore, we like that its foldable design makes this armchair an ideal seat to have whether you are indoors or in the yard . Being foldable also means that you can bring it along to the park, on camping trips, and other similar activities!

Crafted from Merbau and Kwila wood
Foldable design that is great for bringing the armchair on trips

12. JIJI SG Premium Folding Reclining Chair

Foldable chair

Lastly, check out the JIJI SG Premium Folding Reclining Chair for any outdoor and portable uses. This high-quality folding chair is perfect to accompany your backyard parties or travels, as it can be easily packed down. The oxford fabric and metal frame provide the perfect combination of comfort and sturdiness, so there is no need to worry about flimsy chairs. What we adore about this folding recliner, however, is that you can set it to a sitting or horizontal position.

Oxford fabric
Metal frame

13. Sofia Horizontal Backrest with Arm Chair

Charming and made to last

The Sofia Horizontal Backrest with Arm Chair is a great choice for those that are looking for an armchair for their modern-styled home. The arms and slats on the backrest give it an air of charm and elegance while also providing you comfort . This design makes it an eye-catching piece inside your home, on the balcony, or even in your backyard. Additionally, this chair not only has a distinctive design but is also made from premium-quality materials . It combines polypropylene with fibreglass which allows it to stay firm and carry loads of up to 182 kilograms.

An ideal fit for modern-themed homes
Charming while also comfortable
Crafted from polypropylene and fibreglass

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Where to buy an armchair in Singapore?

You used to only be able to buy an armchair in Singapore in retail stores, but now you can purchase them online for the ultimate convenience and even enjoy discounted prices! Lazada and Shopee are my go-to for furniture products . It is also a great place to compare the price of armchairs in Singapore.

We hope that our guide on the 13 Best Armchairs in Singapore will help you to buy the best armchair in Singapore. Do also read our other buying guides too. Please do share this along with your friends if you have found this useful. Do look forward to more buying guides that we will be releasing soon!

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A modern armchair and ottoman pair is a luxury statement for your home. The perfect addition to style up your living space - pair a lounge chair with a rug and cushions. Discover your perfect pair from our vast collection of armchairs and ottomans in Singapore.

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Hayward 1 Seater Low Sofa - Warm Grey (Velvet) ...

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Armchairs and ottomans are able to stylishly elevate the visual quotient of any place. They make great additions to a living room, making the perfect single seater sofa where you can seek your respite after a long tiring day. But that is not all; their versatility allows them to be placed in most living spaces – place a mini couch to mark the entryway to bedrooms or make the head of the dining table more pronounced by swapping your regular dining chair with a small yet exquisite armchair with armrests.

There are many ways to style them as well. Match your white armchair and ottoman to the light-coloured reclining sectional sofa in your living room to create a seamless style, or pair it with your modular sofa that sports a vivid colour or pattern to create an iconic contrast.

What’s more? These armchairs and ottomans are dual-functional as well! In need of extra space? The storage ottoman will be perfect for you. Need more visual interest in your living space? A vibrant armchair would do just the job.

Frequently Asked Questions About Armchairs and Ottomans

How do i choose an ottoman.

When choosing an ottoman, be sure to measure the height of your sofa before choosing a matching ottoman to ensure that it is at a comfortable height to prop your legs on. If you wish to jazz things up a little bit, break the monotony of a room by choosing an ottoman with a different material or a different colour from your sofa! Otherwise, you can also have it as an accent piece for the room.

If you are having trouble finding the perfect duo that fits your room aesthetic, get in touch with us and we will reply to you with free styling tips and recommendations.

How Do I Clean My Armchair and Ottoman?

Vacuum your armchair and ottoman weekly to remove surface soil and dirt. Spot clean whenever there are any accidental spills. Be sure to test any product in an inconspicuous area before working in the targeted area. Always blot the stain with water before using any cleaning solutions for your armchair. If you do not have any cleaning solution readily available, you can use baking soda and a water mixture as a quick fix. For more specific cleaning instructions, click in to see individual products’ cleaning specifications as different cleaning instructions depend on the material of your sofa chair and ottoman.

Why should you consider sofa chairs?

Sofa single chairs are a great alternative to sofas, providing you with maximum comfort and support for your back while relaxing after a long day of work. Sofa chairs can serve as an extra space to curl up. A single sofa chair is perfect for individuals who like to take naps after and is space efficient, especially if you would not like to give up or replace your current sofa set. Buying just a single chair sofa and placing it on the side of your living room can also increase your living room capacity for guests and family members when they come over and visit. Many customers also opt to have an armchair in their bedroom as it can serve as a reading area.

Why should you consider getting an ottoman together with your sofa chair?

The key reason for buying an ottoman is that an ottoman can improve body posture regardless of your height and weight. An ottoman is especially helpful if you are tall as you will be able to stretch out your legs, relieving the pressure in your knees and your back. An ottoman is also extremely versatile. It can also be used as an extra seating space when your friends and family come over and it can be used as a coffee table. Some ottomans can also serve as extra storage space to keep the mess away and give your living room a minimalistic look.

How much is an armchair in Singapore?

An armchair, also known as a sofa chair, has prices starting from just $69, up to $1499. Here at HipVan, we guarantee that you will be able to find the best sofa chair for the best prices. With our wide selection of armchairs, you are bound to find the perfect sofa chair to fit your family and your home design. HipVan offers armchairs at reasonable prices. Armchairs are also generally more affordable than sofas and they are longer lasting around pets and little ones.

Why should you buy your arm chair on HipVan?

Shop HipVan Armchair and Ottoman Sale online while enjoying the lowest prices for arm chairs and quality assurance. With free delivery and assembly* for orders over $300, sit back and enjoy your new sofa single chair in the comfort of your home, all done in just a few days. Worried about your old sofa chair? HipVan offers disposal services to remove your old armchair in Singapore without you lifting a finger. If you are unsure about your purchase, HipVan offers 100 day returns. We guarantee that you will find the armchair and ottoman that you love. If you would like to see an armchair in Singapore, visit the HipVan Experience Store , located at Suntec City.

What should you pair your arm chair with?

If you have already chosen your armchair, it is perfect to compliment it with a rugs and cushions for maximum comfort. Shop our coffee tables and side tables that will go perfectly when you lounge around and lie flat in your sofa chair. If you love to relax while watching TV, click to shop for TV Consoles .

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