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Armchair Travel

24 Sep 2020

Age Friendly Tourism Business of the Year Award – Enter by 27th September

by aukscorona | posted in: Armchair Travel, News | 0

Do know a business that goes out of their way to make sure older customers feel comfortable, safe, welcomed and happy? The Age Friendly Tourism Award (part of the Bristol, Bath and Somerset annual Tourism Awards) recognises and celebrates those … Continued

14 May 2020

Learn all about Steepholm – by Kit Houghton

by aukscorona | posted in: Armchair Travel, Nature, Things to do, Watch | 0

We’re very pleased that local photographer Kit Houghton has allowed us to share his fascinating presentation on Steepholm. I’ve never been lucky enough to visit, but you can’t miss this landmark if you’re on the coast at Sedgemoor, West Somerset … Continued

4 Apr 2020

View the Cornish coast live from the Minack Theatre

by aukscorona | posted in: Armchair Travel, Nature, Things to do, Watch | 0

This webcam overlooks the spectacularly positioned and world famous Minack Theatre. I sat here once and watched dolphins frolicking in the bay beyond! And it’s near this very spot that I saw my first (and last) Basking Sharks! So keep … Continued

3 Apr 2020

Enjoy having The Sistine Chapel to yourself

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Things to do, Watch | 0

Virtually visit the Sistine Chapel here – http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/cappella-sistina/tour-virtuale.html And watch a video all about it here: http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/cappella-sistina/video.html

3 Apr 2020

Explore the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Things to do, Watch | 0

Take a tour around the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/georgia-o-keeffe-museum?hl=en

3 Apr 2020

Explore The British Museum:

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Things to do, Watch | 0

Delve into two million years of culture and history. https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com

3 Apr 2020

Visit The Louvre:

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Things to do, Watch | 0

Take time to enjoy some art. https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne#tabs

3 Apr 2020

Look behind the scenes at NASA:

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Things to do, Watch | 0

Explore NASA Glenn research centre’s facilities. https://www.nasa.gov/glennvirtualtours Discover Langley Research Centre. https://oh.larc.nasa.gov/oh/

3 Apr 2020

Wander around the USA National Aquarium:

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Nature, Things to do, Watch | 0

Discover an underwater world. https://aqua.org/media/virtualtours/baltimore/index.html

3 Apr 2020

Visit San Diego Zoo:

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Nature, Things to do, Watch | 0

View live web cams of the animals. https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/videos

3 Apr 2020

Enjoy the National Museum of Anthropology:

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Things to do, Watch | 0

Discover ancient civilisations. https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-national-museum-of-anthropology-mexico-city-ziko-van-dijk-wikimedia-commons/bAGSHRdlzSRcdQ?hl=en

3 Apr 2020

Visit The Shedd Aquarium:

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Nature, Things to do, Watch | 0

See behind the scenes footage. https://www.facebook.com/sheddaquarium/

3 Apr 2020

Discover the Guggenheim:

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Things to do, Watch | 0

View the renowned art collection. https://www.guggenheim.org/collection-online

3 Apr 2020

Tour the Getty Museum:

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Things to do, Watch | 0

Explore the art collection. https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-j-paul-getty-museum?hl=en

3 Apr 2020

Explore Houston Zoo

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Nature, Things to do, Watch | 0

View live webcams https://www.houstonzoo.org/explore/webcams/

3 Apr 2020

Explore The Natural History Museum:

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Things to do, Watch | 0

Discover ancient specimens. https://naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH/

3 Apr 2020

Be transported to Georgia Aquarium:

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Nature, Things to do, Watch | 0

View the Beluga Whale live web cam. https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/beluga-whale-webcam/

3 Apr 2020

Have a look around Monteray Bay Aquarium:

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Nature, Things to do, Watch | 0

See what the animals are up to. https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams

3 Apr 2020

Observe the animals at Cincinnati Zoo:

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Nature, Things to do, Watch | 0

Be taken on home safaris and view live feeds. https://www.facebook.com/watch/cincinnatizoo/689860164810534/

3 Apr 2020

Peruse Van Gogh:

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Things to do, Watch | 0

View the classic artworks. https://artsandculture.google.com/streetview/van-gogh-museum-groundfloor/2QHwyv_Y6gueAw?hl=en&sv_lng=4.8808198&sv_lat=52.3585336&sv_h=0.07351778050821167&sv_p=-14.958125813166376&sv_pid=T4EwMNbRYOhcEPF8T1I8xw&sv_z=1

3 Apr 2020

Discover Atlanta Zoo:

by tifftapper | posted in: Age UK Somerset, Armchair Travel, Learn, Nature, Things to do, Watch | 0

View the Panda cam. https://www.facebook.com/watch/cincinnatizoo/689860164810534/

3 Apr 2020

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27 Mar 2020

Museum Visits (with no queues!)

by aukscorona | posted in: Armchair Travel, Learn, Things to do | 0

Fancy a bit of culture? Loose yourself with a cup of coffee while enjoying Google’s take on “The Top Ten Museums you can explore right now” https://artsandculture.google.com/story/10-top-museums-you-can-explore-right-here-right-now/igKSKBBnEBSGKg

27 Mar 2020

Quiz- Capitals of the World

by aukscorona | posted in: Armchair Travel, Learn, Play and Puzzle, Things to do | 0

Keep your brain active with the first of our quizzes!

26 Mar 2020

Discover all the boats in the world

by aukscorona | posted in: Armchair Travel, Learn, Things to do, Watch | 0

(They are possibly called ships aren’t they?) An interesting way to spend some time If you visit the www.marinetraffic.com you can see all the marine traffic that is on the move. Click on one of the vessels and it’ll tell … Continued

26 Mar 2020

Live from Grundarfjörður – Iceland!

by aukscorona | posted in: Armchair Travel, Things to do, Watch | 0

Very calming, but addictive scenes from the harbour at Grundarfjordur in Iceland. Press play and watch. Always something happening. Fishing boats arriving, birds flying. You may even see an orca! Please be careful if you are not on an unlimited … Continued

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