Veronika G., Author at Prague Morning

The official first day of Summer is still yet to come but the temperature outside screams summertime already.

We all know that feeling of summer in the city – long sunny days, late nights out, kilos of ice-cream…

But for people living in the city, the summer season can be a pretty nightmare.

But what to do in summer in the city if we still want to leave an active lifestyle but not locking ourselves in air-conditioned gyms? Yes, we can try to wake up early in the morning or try it out later in the evening at the park, but we have a better option – swimming!

Swimming is not just an amazing workout for the body but has also several benefits for your physical and mental health. While exercising in the water, you can enjoy a nice summer sun, get some tan, play some water games with friends. Because outdoor swimming pools are simply fun!

Prague has several swimming pools both indoor and outdoor. For the summer season, we pick outdoor ones because let’s be honest who would like to spend time inside these days.

Podolí swimming pool
Address: Podolská 74, 140 00 Prague 4
Opening hours: daily 6-21:45
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Divoká Šárka swimming pool
Address: Divoká Šárka 8/2, 164 00 Prague 6
Opening hours: daily 8-21
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Petynka swimming pool
Address: Otevřená 1072/4, 169 00 Prague 6
Opening hours: Daily 7-21
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Hostivař reservoire
Address: K Jezeru 1, 100 00 Prague 10
Opening hours: Daily 9-22
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Džban reservoir
Address: Nad lávkou 5, 160 00 Prague 6
Opening hours: Daily 9-21

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SK Motorlet Praha
Address: Radlická 298/150, 150 00 Prague 5
Opening hours: Opening hours different every day. Check on the website!
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Biotop Radotín swimming-baths
Address: K Lázním 9, 153 00 Prague 5
Opening hours: Daily 9-20
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Very popular with international visitors, the city has seen most of its hotels close as the pandemic has kept tourists away. But we often forget that hotels are not just for tourists but also offer a great experience for locals.

Hotel Maximilian is one of the great examples of why locals should visit city hotels more often.

Hotel Maximilian is located in the heart of the historical center of Prague opposite the Haštal church – just 5 minutes walk from Prague’s leading monuments and famous places: Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, Powder Tower, and more.

The four-star Hotel Maximilian underwent a complete renovation – you may have visited the hotel some time ago, but today you would not recognize it anymore.

The design of all interior spaces is the responsibility of the London design studio, Conran & Partners. Maximilian combines sophisticated strategy with luxurious comfort and impeccable but friendly service, attracting travelers worldwide, whether they come for a business trip or to relax with family and friends.

Part of the hotel is the Brasserie Maximilian – the place proves that even in the hotel restaurant, you can find creative cuisine with excellent service at a reasonable price, to which it makes sense to return. Behind the concept stands no one else than Scott van Wagenen from New York, reflecting on the whole approach.

Restaurants aim to have a significant part of the menu focused on vegetarians and vegans and prove that even meat-free meals can be prepare creatively and with interest.

They follow the motto “local products – world taste” – they believe that the key to sustainable gastronomy is precisely quality & local ingredients. All products are local, and customers can be sure of the quality approach and ethics for picking their products.

Brasserie Maximillian is honestly a unique hidden gem in Prague, very stylish and cozy – in the summertime, you can enjoy pleasant outdoor seating in the beautiful courtyard.

The place is perfect for any occasion, whether it is a morning coffee, business lunch, romantic dinner, or a weekend brunch.

Besides accommodation and restaurants, guests and locals can also visit Planet Zen Spa and enjoy a fantastic massage or pamper themselves with other spa treatments.

Brasserie Maximilian in Prague

Are you constantly wondering where to go on a trip in Czechia? You don’t have to anymore – Placehunter mobile app gives you a handful of tips for trips.

Placehunter is a mobile app in English where you can find around 150 unique places to see in Czechia. In addition, you will also find practical information for each location – such as photos, place description, parking space, physical and time requirements, weather forecast for the place, whether the area is suitable for strollers, dogs, camping, and more.

“The goal was to create an app with all the information the user needs to know before the trip, so they don’t have to look for anything else and can spend the trip without headaches,” says Eliška Hudcová (travel blogger), who is one of the two creators of the app.

Her fiancé Jarda is a graphic designer, who has his own company specializing in creating mobile and web applications, so all the development was done in-house.

The idea to create a placehunter started during the first wave of covid-19. As passionate travelers, they couldn’t travel the world as they were used to. And so they began to discover Czechia, but they often spent an incredible amount of time searching the information that was very difficult to find.

That’s why they decided to create an app that solves this problem and shows people places they have had to look for hours and hours in one helpful app. Going around all areas is logistically very demanding, but for Czechia, they chose it themself to oversee the quality of sites and their processing. Both of them have personally visited all the recommended places.

The app has a free and paid version; in the free version, the user will find 20 full-fledged trips. They are not truncated in terms of information or functionality, so the user can get a picture of what type of places they will find in the app and how the whole app works. In the paid version, all 150 sites with complete information are then available.

The premium version costs CZK 54 / month in the case of an annual subscription or CZK 79 / month in a monthly subscription.

You don’t need to worry about running out of places – they are regularly adding new ones, so it doesn’t happen that there is nowhere to go.

Eliška and Jarda are constantly working on new functionalities that will simplify trips even more. In the latest update, a filter or a link to the place’s official website has been added – so that the user can check, for example, the opening hours.

In the future, they would like to expand the map to other European countries, and they also play with the idea of adding interesting bistros and restaurants or selected accommodations.

Still, so far, these are just plans. Now they want to focus on the Czech Republic and work with the application so that quality prevails over quantity.

Eliška Hudcová

Virtual reality (VR) is becoming increasingly popular. At present, these catchy technologies are used, for example, for non-traditional forms of employee training, but also to support communication and cooperation within companies or to improve the customer experience.

Simultaneously, the expected market for virtual reality is referred to as a new wave of communication and is predicted to proliferate. In 2021, the value of the VR and AR (Augmented Reality) market is expected by analysts to reach $ 215 billion.

Given that we have already seen several highly successful uses of these technologies in business, it can be expected that half of the companies not yet using VR will become interested in these technologies in the following years.

Let’s have a look at some of the VR Prague-based startups.

Beat Games

Beat Games is a Prague-based game studio and makers of the hit VR game Beat Saber. Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash colorful cubes to the beat of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you.

The studio was founded in 2018 and is based on simple game principles – a red and blue lightsaber, and with them, you have to cut blue and red boxes to the beat of the music. However, as simple as it is, it is addictive, and the game is so successful that it was even declared VR Game of the Year in 2019 at The Game Awards.

Facebook bought the studio in 2019 through its company Oculus. Beat Games continues to work on new content for Beat Saber; however, it is not known whether it forms a new title.

Yord Studio

Yord is a development and creative mixed reality studio that provides comprehensive services in virtual & augmented reality, 3D projects, visualization, and virtual showrooms. Among its clients, Yord has companies such as Škoda Auto, ČSOB, or Adidas and likes to cooperate with international NGOs such as Human Right Watch or Equality Now.

The diversity of clients is something they are keen on. Still, it also invests its experience in creating innovative products in the world of immersive reality. Currently, they focus on their new project, Virtual Showrooms (VS) – a web/app e-commerce solution where companies present and sell their products and services and at the same time communicate with their customers as in offline stores.

In Yord, they believe that another milestone is the sale of products in virtual space.

VRgineers

VRgineers is a tech start-up that deals with developing professional glasses for virtual reality, among the current world leaders. Their portfolio includes NASA, the US Air Force, the US NAVY, BAE Systems, Audi, BMW, and Westfield. In the Czech Republic, for example, Škoda Auto uses XTAL glasses to visualize new models.

VRgineers is the manufacturer of XTAL; a new VR headset grew according to the needs and requirements of professional designers and engineers who require top image quality and accuracy, a wide field of view, easy integration, and data security.

DIVR Labs

DIVR Labs is an independent VR gaming studio that strives to create immersive and exhilarating experiences that challenge and excite its audiences while pushing the VR industry forward. The studio develops unique multisensory experiences that combine the latest dimension of virtual reality with real-world movement.

In 2018, it launched the largest European VR attraction, the Golem. For technology enthusiasts, the toy store Hamleys offers the opportunity to try out the Golem VR project; Golem VR belongs to the category of experiential multisensory games, where the player gets to know the surrounding virtual world and simultaneously moves quite usually.

In the case of the Golem VR, the environment revolves around Prague, and the player has the opportunity to get to know the city and interact live with various objects and solve tasks.

The Hummus Bar opened its doors for the first time back in 2015, initially named Hummus Nofech.

Since then, it changed name and location, but one thing remains the same: the delicious, vibrant Mediterranean food they prepare.

Since day one, the main goal was to offer the best hummus and experience with an authentic Mediterranean taste in Prague.

The creamy chickpea dip with middle east origin became very popular, and you can find it almost everywhere – but finding a genuine, good quality may be a challenge.

In The Hummus Bar, they prepare fresh hummus without preservatives every day.

The offer is extensive – from the original hummus, baba ganush, to one with hard-boiled egg, mushrooms, grilled chicken, kebab, or falafel – everyone can find the right one for their taste preferences.

In addition to hummus, you get their pitta bread which they freshly bake in their bakery, and let me tell you; it’s so light and delicious.

Together with pita, they also bake their baklava, which I suggest you add to your order.

There are two chefs in charge in the kitchen, one from Israel and one from Lebanon, both giving a special touch to the dishes.

The menu offers a wide range of options. From already mentioned hummus to shakshuka, meat-based dishes, falafel, and salads – so you can choose both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

Portions are significant, and quality is something owners are very keen on – everything is freshly made from high-quality products from which almost 90% are imported from the Middle east.

The Hummus bar is located in Prague 9 and offers a beautifully atmospheric place to eat. At the moment, they are providing takeaway through Wolt, Bolt Food, or Dame Jídlo.

You can also order directly through the restaurant where all the orders are free delivery and a 10% discount. Orders are available every day from 10 am-9.30 pm.

Find more information about Hummus’s Bar menu here.

the hummus bar prague

The growing demand in the market has created room for a new type of service, such as zero-waste shops.

To buy goods in these stores means to shop environmentally friendly products and make a massive difference to the collective global footprint.

Zero waste shops have gained popularity in the past few years with a growing understanding of plastic pollution, waste issues, and global warming.

Do you also think that there are too many packages, and do you want to try a change? Life without waste and excess plastic is not so tricky anymore – you can find several shops in Prague where you can buy zero-waste products for your household and yourself.

What do you need to prepare for shopping in a zero-waste shop?

More than with other purchases, it is essential to decide at home what and how much you want to buy. Why? Firstly, to have somewhere to store the goods. There is usually no other packaging in the store than the ones you bring.

Containers can be different – sacks, glass bottles, plastic cans, or cans in which you store spilled rice or flakes at home. Secondly, we prevent unused food from ending up in the trash by buying only what we need.

Be prepared because the price may be higher for some products than what we are used to when compared to supermarkets. Large stores often buy goods in much larger quantities than these small zero-waste stores, as a result of which, for example, they have free transport or other discounts – allowing them to go with lower prices.

Besides, zero-waste stores usually strive for food quality such as organic products or products from small farmers, which are naturally more expensive. But this allows you to support small farmers and producers who grow and produce their products with love. Although it may not seem like it at first glance, you will save money and time.

Zero-waste shopping goes hand in hand with changing your own shopping habits. You buy more basic groceries, buy larger supplies and avoid frequent purchases. It is regular shopping that unknowingly entices us to spontaneous actions and investments of things that we don’t need at all

Where to shop zero-waste in Prague?

Bezobalu

Pod kaštany 182/5, 160 00 Prague 6
Radhošťská 2278/1, 130 00, Prague 3
Sokolovská 351/25, 186 00, Prague 8

Bezobalový koloniál jelen

Nuselská 214/42, Prague 4-Nusle

Nebaleno

Jaromírová 16, 128 00, Prague 2
Slavíková 4, 130 00, Prague 3

Bout

Nitranská 918/14, 130 00 Prague 3

BioDay

Budějovická 1667/64, 140 00 Prague 4
Na Pankráci 86, 140 00 Prague 4

Naber si – bez obalu

Dukelských Hrdinů 909/50, 170 00 Prague 7

Bezobalový obchod Zemi Dluh

Vysočanské nám. 214/1, 190 00 Prague 9

Koloniál Sova

Michelská 479/117, 140 00 Prague 4

A new charity second-hand shop selling women clothes opened earlier this month in the Letna district.

Behind Fashion Charity Shop stands a Single Mother’s Club.

They support single mothers by selling new and outlet models of world brands, as well as unique pieces from the wardrobe of donors, celebrities, designers, and business representatives.

The Single Mothers’ Club is a project based on the principle of solidarity to help single parents and their children from all over the Czech Republic.

Their non-profit organization provides financial assistance through various assistance programs, material, and professional assistance.

In three years of operations, they found that the vast majority of material collections relate to children’s clothing.

Many single women with a tight budget try to dress their children in the first place and how many times are left for them alone. At the same time, as they say, “Clothes make up the man“.

The Fashion Charity Shop has two lines – first and foremost it provides free clothes for working single moms. At the same time, the proceeds from the sale of clothes are allocated to their help programs, which are currently back school programs, where they provide children with IT equipment for school distance learning teaching and the Covid program, in which they contribute to food and costs for housing single-parent families in financial difficulties.

Their donors are not just designers, influencers, and corporate representatives, but also the general public.

Because the new government measures forced the shop to close after a week opened, they decided to immediately transfer the project to online sales and the first collection is already available at a charity e-shop.

For more information follow Charity Shop on their Facebook and Instagram page. Here you can upgrade your look with a black trucker hat for men.

Where: Dukelských hrdinů 34, Prague 7

Prague’s Vinohrady district has many great spots and Book Therapy is one of them. Located in Římska street this unique bookstore is the right place to visit for any book and aesthetic lover.

In 50 sqm you can find carefully selected titles – the owners of Book therapy make sure that only good stuff is selected in the bookstore portfolio.

This is confirmed also because Book Therapy got selected to be part of a famous book list “Do you read me?” as one of the best bookstores in the world.

You can find some of the best worlds and Czech books focused on design, architecture, fashion, lifestyle, cooking, and children – don’t expect regular novels and fiction.

The place itself doesn’t offer just books but also will flatter to every aesthetic eye. An industrial vibe with a clean design where every book has its place. No confusing rows of books – each book is on display. The owners of the place believe that the cover of the book is important as much as the book itself – that’s why it is very hard to leave the store with empty hands.

If you cannot make it to the store – they have you covered! Simply shop directly from your WhatsApp. You can conveniently view and order the books and have them delivered around Prague within 120 minutes. If you need any help very helpful staff will communicate with you and try to answer any question you have.

The people behind Book Therapy love their books and they try to pass their passion and personal approach to their customers. That’s why they came up with a unique concept “Book Therapy VIP Experience“. Simply book your experience and enjoy browsing books with a glass of wine all by yourself.

Note for parents: Book Therapy offers a Flowers and Dinosaurs subscription program – every month you will receive two books for your kids to help them develop their creativity and personality.

Address: Římska 35, Prague 2

Prague offers a quite good number of natural wine bars spread all over Prague’s vibrant neighborhoods. Before I jumped in my list of good natural wine bars/shops, let me quickly explain what natural wine is.

The term “natural wine” is to be understood as a term that refers to wines made traditionally, with a minimum of technological intervention and without additives. This does not mean that wines made with modern technologies are artificial or unnatural. Natural in this case means natural, spontaneous, and in contrast to a more modern approach, which is based on the management and direction of wine processes.

Producers of natural wines strive for the most natural products possible with minimal interventions in the entire production process. It all starts with the vineyard, where no chemicals are used, and the growth of the vine should best reflect the local terroir.

Unlike BIO wine the work does not end in the vineyard and the true winemaking art comes from the cellar. Most wines are not sulfurized clarified or filtered. Each wine is unique, and its popularity is growing also in Czechia with new natural wine bars around the city.

People who like natural wines are very passionate about their products. In almost every natural wine shop/bar you visit in Prague you’ll get not just a good bottle of wine but also a story of a producer who loves the land, wine and take good care of nature. Whatever you find natural wine – good or weird, they mark infinite possibilities of aromas and flavors that come from spontaneous fermentation.

Where to buy a good bottle of natural wine in Prague?

WineGeek

Situated in the popular Letná district, WineGeek offers only wines with minimal chemicals and good care of nature. Don’t expect a classic wine bar but more like a boutique with a good selection of wines from their e-shop. Marko (the guy behind WineGeek) strongly stands behind the quality and values of its suppliers and it’s because he knows his suppliers well. You can find wines from Austria, Slovenia, Germany, France, Italy, Slovakia, and of course the Czech Republic. What you should have not missed are Winegeek’s six-packs (selection of six wines) available on their e-shop.

Where: Řezáčkovo nám.2, 170 00 Prague 7

Fajnšmekr

The picturesque wine bar in Vršovice district is a perfect place to visit for good quality wine and appetizers. People behind Fajnšmekr love their job which reflects carefully picked wines they offer in their wine bar. Everything you taste and buy was carefully tasted and chose before they offer it to their customer. They believe it’s important to drink natural healthy wines that are made without chemicals and without harming nature. That’s the reason why mostly all wines are from small Czech manufactures. Besides good wine, you can buy good quality food and deli.

Where: Finská 3, Prague 10

Veltin

In the heart of Karlin, an authentic wine bar Veltin offers a wide selection of natural wines from the former Habsburg monarchy. The map of the former Habsburg monarchy immediately catches your attention when you enter their interior. Don’t ask for a menu- they don’t have one! The very pleasant staff helps you choose a glass of wine by your preferences and let you taste whatever you want. Each day new bottles are opened and that’s how you can discover some new wines every time you come. You can enjoy your wine with a nice selection of Czech farmer cheeses, sausages, and paté.

Where: Křižíkova 488/115, Prague 8

Násoska a Ochmelka

In Prague’s Letná, Andrea, and Vojtěch opened a natural wine living room (as they like to say) which can fit only a few guests. A simple rule applies to them: What is grown in our country is also drunk in our country. Thus, the concept of Násoska and Ochmelka is that Czech-Slovak natural wines play a major role. Andrea and Vojtěch are enthusiasts of wine to which nothing is added and nothing is taken from it – it is simply what the winemaker wanted them to be. Each bottle tastes different, it is original. The family atmosphere of the place is just a cherry on the top.

Where: Schnirchova 5, Prague 7

Autentista

An authentic wine &champagne bar situated in charming Old Town offers natural wines from all kinds of countries. You can taste natural wines from Moravia, Georgia, Hungary, Austria, Italy, France, Germany – as you can see, the selection is really wide and suitable for any taste preferences. Autentista offers to wine also carefully pick cheeses, hams, and olives – all this in a beautiful design place available also for private parties.

Where: Řetězová 10, Prague 1

Bonus tips:

Total Wine Bar

Via del Vino

Hokus Pokus

From independent hipster cinema houses showing arthouse films to boutique cinema with sofas, there are many stand-out places in Prague to watch a movie. Independent cinemas are a good choice to catch up on some of the best films made around the world or the place to introduce a friend or date to one of your most favourite old classics.

Lucky for us, Prague offers a diverse and well-thought-out cinema. Tired of popcorn and coke? Good news – most of these cinemas serve delicious small food, craft drinks, and good coffee. It’s up to you if you will choose an authentic atmosphere with vintage style seats, beautiful cinema room with history or hipster chamber cinemas which will not break your bank. All the choices below make it a perfect night movie in the city.

Last but not least – a movie program is often better than the ones in blockbuster cinemas and on top of everything you can always find some interesting events happening.

Přítomnost Boutique Cinema

The very first boutique cinema in Prague opened just this spring in Prague’s Žižkov district. The experience of visiting the Přítomnost cinema is completely different from what we are used to in a conventional cinema hall. Pleasant design that combines original functionalist interior elements with modern Czech design. Instead of classic cinema seats, you can find comfortable sofas with a table and an electric lamp.

Directly in the cinema hall is located in a modern bar from which you can order also during a screening. The cinema can seat about 100 people and it’s definitely a place to go for a date for their cozy romantic atmosphere. Don’t forget to follow them on social media not to miss special events cinema organizes like Brunch & Movies just to give you an idea.

Adress: Siwiecova 1839/1, Prague 3

Cinema NFA Ponrepo

A classic cinema of the National Film Archive Ponrepo is located in the very city center in the historically valuable refectory of the Old Town Dormitory. This unique chamber space attracts mainly film enthusiasts and artists of the older generation. The main focus of Ponrepo cinema is the screening of old classics, artistic and experimental movies, and care of film heritage and the mediation of its knowledge to the public, and assistance in the development of the Czech audiovisual industry and film culture.

Foreigners can also look forward to watching classic Czech movies with English subtitles. Don’t forget to stop by a Ponrepo caffě and enjoy soft drinks, coffee, or a small dish before or after a movie.

Adress: Bartolomějská 291/11, Prague 1

Cinema Pilotů

The operation of the Pilotů Cinema was resumed after more than 20 years and follows on from the cinema of the same name from the 1930s, which was preceded by a summer screening in the former gardening colony. Kino Pilotů offers diverse programs to be able to host any type of audience. The program offers anything from festival films, documentaries, old-time classic to the newest blockbuster movies. The Vršovice cinema has two halls – A and B – with a capacity of 84 and 70 seats, and one small intimate hall C with 16 seats. The intimate, friendly atmosphere of the cinema is enhanced by the pleasant bar at the entrance of the cinema, where you can get quality coffee, refreshing drinks, and snacks. If you fancy a good cocktail after the movie you don’t need to walk far away – right next to a cinema is Bar Pilotů, where you can enjoy a wide offer of fine cocktails.

Adress: Donská 168/19, Prague 10

Cinema Kino MAT

Kino Mat operates a chamber cinema hall with a capacity of 45 seats which makes is one of the smallest cinemas in the Czech Republic. The cinema is equipped with state-of-the-art audio and video technology and providing, together with the restaurant’s facilities, all the comfort for its guests. Possibility to rent a hall for seminars and press conferences. The Mat film club has existed since 1994, but the cinema did not officially start showing until May 1995. In addition to the cinema, you can also find a restaurant, bar and DVD rental. Very relaxed atmosphere and good location make this small cinema worth visiting.

Adress: Karlovo náměstí 19, Praha 2

Cinema Lucerna

The cinema Lucerna, one of the oldest cinema in Prague is situated near Wenclesav square. Its celebrated 100th anniversary back in 2009, so besides a movie visitors have the opportunity to admire its beautiful Art Nouveau interior too The cinema has a capacity of 454 seats, screens Czech and foreign films in their original version with subtitles. Cinema is often used for a number of film festivals such as Japanese Film Festival, Italian Film Festival, One World Human Rights Documentary Film Festival, European Film Days etc. The cinema hall can also be rented for conferences and corporate events with the provision of catering services.

Adress: Vodičkova 36, Prague 1

Cinema BIO OKO

In Prague 7 district Holešovice is a chamber club cinema Bio Oko, which screens a wide range of quality contemporary, independent and foreign films. It is a unique independent space that has something for everyone. Besides a daily cinema program, Bio Oko offers also screening for schools, seniors, and organizers events for families with kids. From time to time you can also watch live broadcasts and recordings of famous opera houses such as La Scala or Paris Opera. You cannot miss a cool bar located at the entrance of the cinema – a favourite spot for a beer and drinks for residents of Prague 7.

Adress: Františka Křížka 460/15, Praha 7

Other independent cinemas to visit in Prague:

If you love to travel like me, you probably are facing the same problems at the moment. Canceling or postponing all 2020 trips, collecting credits from flying companies and feeling anxious not to be able to discover all the places on your wanderlust.

We all had to put traveling on hold for some time. However, who says that you cannot travel without moving your butt? We can all at least pretend like we’re traveling because don’t forget traveling is also a state of mind! Read my tips on how to travel from home!

1. Travel with Pinterest

I am addicted to aesthetics and pinning everything onto boards on Pinterest. It is my daily inspiration for anything I do and traveling is no exception. You can find great tips where -how- when to travel but mainly to discover new amazing travel spots. It is a great way how to plan your trips by simply pinning pictures with links with guides, local food spots, accommodation, etc. For me scrolling through all those beautiful travel pictures is almost like meditating and gives me a great feeling of joy.

2. Travel with Magazines

Order a bunch of your favorite travel magazines. I know magazines tend to be full of sponsored content and commercial stuff, but you can still get lost in beautiful pictures, get all the latest travel news, reports and guides. Honestly, I love travel magazines because I always discover new people to follow through interviews or travel stories. or get amazing tips for the places I plan to visit or visiting regularly.

Travel Magazines I read

Yolo Journal
Conde Nast Traveller
Budget Travel
National Geographic
Islands
Sidetracked
Cereal

3. Travel With Videos & Podcasts

Online platforms are full of documentaries, shows, and vlogs from traveling. Growing up without social media, I used to watch travel documentaries which gave me good knowledge about places I dreamt to visit. But it’s not just about inspiration but also learning about different cultures, politics, and habits around the world. Netflix offers a bunch of great travel documentaries and series, DocumentaryTube has amazing travel videos for free, YouTube has thousands of cool travel vlogs…

You can also tune on travel podcasts and entertain yourself while getting a wealth of knowledge for your next trip.

Podcasts I listen

Zero To Travel
Escape
The Big Travel
Women Who Travel

Travel Documentaries I watch

Dark Tourist
Pedal The World
World’s busiest cities
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Ugly Delicious
A Map of Saturday
Chef’s Table

4. Travel With Your Stomach

For me, travel and food go hand in hand and I cannot imagine traveling without tasting the local country cuisine. I think nothing transports you at a certain moment as the taste and smell of your favorite meal. At the end of each trip, I tend to buy some cookbooks and place it into my home library to transport myself anytime in any culture. Many chefs do also live cooking from their kitchen on Instagram which may inspire you to learn something new.

My Cooking Inspiration Online

The Travel Kitchen by Lonely Planet

Kitchen Quarantine: Massimo Bottura

London’s Borough Market: Online Cooking Classes

Nona Live: Virtual Cooking Class with Italian Granny

If you don’t enjoy cooking order a takeaway from your favorite restaurant and support local business. Open your favorite bottle of wine or mix yourself a drink that takes you to your special place. To me personally, nothing transports me to my travel memories as Italian Aperitivo, Saturday brunch inspired by my favorite London bistro and plate of pasta on Sunday lunch.

5. Travel With Google

Did you always wanted to visit a world’s best museums but never had time or money to travel far away? Good news for you. Now you can visit one of the top museums around the world through google.

British Museum in London, Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Uffizi Gallery in Florence, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul and many more. Prepare yourself a drink and get a little cultural education.

Not interested in art? No worries. Google offers also virtual street views or exploring famous historic and cultural heritage sites.

If you are a great outdoor lover you can virtually explore national parks and attractions like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, Alcatraz Island, etc.

Prepare yourself a drink and start some culture and nature education with Google Earth and Google Arts & Culture. It’s for free and you don’t have to wait in line.

6. Travel With Movies

It was never a better time than now to catch up on movies on your must seen list or re-watch your classics. How many times you were inspired to travel somewhere by just see a place in the movie? Good movies have the power to transport us to certain moments, makes us feel adventurous, emotional and want us to buy a plane ticket and escape immediately. There are a bunch of great travel movies that warm your adventurous heart, show you new beautiful places, inspire you for your next trip and make you feel nostalgic.

Travel Movies I Watch

Roman Holiday
Into The Wild
Call Me By Your Name
Before Sunrise
The English Patient
Amélie
Under The Tuscan Sun
Roma
Out Of Africa
Eat Pray Love
A Good Year
Copenhagen
The Talented Mr. Ripley

For all of us with excuses to not have time to exercise all year long, now it’s the time to forget about them. In this unfortunate time of quarantine, we all have spare time to invest in ourselves.

Make exercise as part of your daily routine it’s not just something you should think about during quarantine times. But I think it’s a good time to start this habit now and continue this routine when we back to normal.

I think everybody knows exercise is good for your physique, physical health, makes you look slimmer and better, improves the quality of your life, etc. But daily exercise can also improve your mental health, reduce stress, put you in a better mood, improve your sleep, boost your immunity and much more. All the good reasons to convince you to protect yourself in lockdown times.

Exercise to boost your immunity system: By exercising on a regular basis you may improve your lungs’ ability to distribute oxygen to your organs, your heart may get stronger and pump more blood through your body when your body is active. Physical activity may also decrease infection for viruses. People who exercise regularly are sick less, but also for fewer days, studies confirm.

Exercise to reduce stress level: When you exercise you help produce brain endorphins, which may work as a natural “painkiller”. When you exercise often your brain regularly produces endorphins that are responsible for feelings of relaxation and put you in a better mood. By exercising you lower your body stress hormones such as adrenaline, which we all need at the moment. Morning exercises are great because they improve your mood and increase productivity throughout the day.

Exercise to keep fit while in quarantine: Keep fit while being lockdown at home. Firstly we have to watch what we eat, skip the junk food and try to eat a balanced diet. But without any movement through a day we all are facing a problem with putting unwanted weigh on. If you can go for a long walk in the forest or park fine, but if you don’t have any possibility, it’s important for you to exercise daily at least 25-45min. The Internet is full of fitness videos, apps, and guides, so no excuses!

Exercise to improve your sleep: When you exercise regularly you may notice that you don’t just feel better about yourself, but your sleeping improves at night too. You can benefit from a more restful sleep, improve insomnia, reduce stress level, increase sleep amount, etc. Don’t forget that good quality sleep plays an important role in your immune system.

Exercise to kill some time at home: It may seem like an irrelevant point, but we all have some spare time these days. Doing something beneficial for yourself like exercising is a great way how to kill an hour per day. It can be also a good activity with your partner or family, you can challenge yourself and push for better results.

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