Armchair Tourism
So we’re all a bit sick of queuing and airports, the dreaded
early morning to catch a flight to some resort we’ve never been to before but
it looks all too familiar. The average
sun holiday in Spain can often feel like being Bill Murray in Groundhog Day! What’s
the net benefit of it all we ask ourselves, a sun tan (or a fresh red glow
depending on your perspective) and an empty bank balance? Surely there’s more
to me than this? Do you endeavour to go somewhere more interesting in search of thrill and adventure? Well ladies and gents I give you Armchair Tourism! For those
of us who want an adventure like Indiana Jones but hate snakes too, for those who
wish to avoid those endless queues at the airport as long as the Great Wall of
China, impressive but unmoving! What if I said I could take you to the Great
Wall from the comfort of your own living room, free of charge and still be home
for tea? I know Karl Pilkington would be interested. The world of Armchair
tourism and virtual tourism do not require travelling physically, but involves
exploring the world through internet, books, or TV. And for those of you who
love the flights as much as I do, flight simulator offers the chance to endure
that wonderful 12 hour flight to see the Great Wall. On arrival I can guarantee
you better views and good weather as you flick through youtube videos and for
those less tech savvy maybe look in a book.
It’s the ideal holiday for those who just love their bed and
care about the environment but somehow I don’t think these truly green holidays
will ever replace our love of the pain a holiday can offer! But if you’re not
busy tonight maybe take a trip to Santiago; I hear it’s lovely this time of
year!!!
