Mar 26, 2020
As we all practice self-isolation, it’s hard to imagine a journey beyond our front door. As an avid traveller, I can’t help but wonder when I will be able to take my next trip. So, in the meantime, how about “travelling” from home? Pick a country you’ve always wanted to visit. Then, spend a day there. For example, we’ve all been thinking of Italy lately. OPL has many online resources to take you there…
Through ebooks and audiobooks:
The enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim
Call me by your name by André Aciman
Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon
The dance of the seagull by Andrea Camilleri (audiobook)
Women in sunlight by Frances Mayes (audiobook)
And movies:
And while you’re at it, why not learn a few key phrases with Mango Languages:
Mango Languages offers 40 online language learning courses for English speakers and 15 English courses for non-English speakers. Each course has 100 lessons. In each lesson, the students see text and hear dialog that they are invited to repeat.
And finally, learn about food in Italian history and culture and try a new recipe (because who doesn’t love Italian food??) with A to Z World Food:
BEYOND OPL:
Many museums have virtual tours
Try the Vatican:
Travel vicariously through travel blogs
If you want to plan your next trip, even if you don’t know when it will be these two have lots of good info and tips:
https://www.dangerous-business.com/
If you’re looking for great photos and personal stories peruse these:
https://www.hecktictravels.com/
Have another country in mind?
Play around with different destinations. Maybe a recipe in A to Z World Foods will inspire you to find books and movies that take place in that country. Or maybe a favourite movie will inspire you to explore more about that country. Have fun and happy travels!
Blog post contributed by Elizabeth from the Rockcliffe Park Branch