You and many others in the world are in quarantine. Therefore, most of your natural forms of entertainment have been interrupted. At some point, even the most introverted among us will get bored staying alone. Thankfully, the universe is conspiring to ensure that quarantine doesn’t get very dull. Here are some alternatives to social gatherings that are equally fun and interesting.
1. Take a virtual museum tour
Thanks to technology dynamics, you can still enjoy museum tours from the comfort of your house. Twelve museums offer digital tours. You have the luxury of checking out famous locations in Berlin, Seoul, Florence, and the U.S. You may also consider Culture App and Google Arts that are available on Android and iPhone. The applications allow you to see paintings in AR, find your famous painting, and understand the origins of masterpieces. The Monterey Bay Aquarium and Georgia Aquarium enable fans to watch penguins and fish remotely.
2. Connect with your quarantined ancestors
It turns out that COVID-19 is not the first pandemic that the world has had to endure. There is a high possibility that your great grandparents were around during the flu pandemic in 1918. Learn their story and how they got through the difficult times through journal entries, historical records, and pictures. You can also learn more about dead celebrities you are related to and your ancestry too. Connecting with your origins during this pandemic will give you more to hope for and might brighten your day also.
3. Play card and board games
It’s high time you put down your iPads, Xbox, and get into physically involving games. Remember those cards that are stashed in the hall closet? How about you take them out and get playing? If you have Nintendo playing cards, there’s no better time than now to use them. Nintendo card collections are from the 1960s before the company diverged into video games. However, they still make the cards. So, if you would like to engage in playing cards during quarantine, Nintendo has got you covered.
4. Stream an opera, TV show or concert
Since governments from all over the globe are encouraging social distance to curb the spread of COVID-19, there is no way you can go to a movie theatre. Luckily, you can still watch your favorite show, concert or opera from your sofa or bed. Performers are continuously sharing their artwork online on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
5. Learn to make homemade bread
Only a few smells are as good as that of fresh bread baking. Unfortunately, it might feel daunting for a beginner baker show doesn’t know the meaning of proofing yeast. Also, not many people have the time to wait for the dough to rise and bake patiently. Thanks to quarantine, now you have more time than you need! Take this chance to learn how to cook a new type of bread and train your little one while at it.
6. Organize your home office
Now that much of the world is working from home; it doesn’t come as a surprise that home office appliances are currently in high demand. Working remotely has its benefits, but productivity is bound to be challenging. Remember that a mere laptop and a sticky table aren’t sufficient for you to deliver like you would at your workplace. Begin by selecting a dedicated space to work, even if it’s a corner of your couch. After that, choose a design you like and work on it.
Take-Home
Quarantine isn’t easy, mainly if you are used to engaging in a lot of activities. Rather than focusing on the lengthy list of the stuff you cannot do, consider these six things you would love doing.
Camila Marashi is a content writer. She is having expertise in writing informative and unique articles. She loves writing from the core of the heart. While she is not writing she spares her time in cooking a delicious meal for her family.
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