This long-distance date is perfect for couples who love exploring the world together and learning about history, interesting facts, and the stories behind different places, but may not always have the opportunity to travel side by side. Whether it’s because of distance, visa restrictions, busy schedules, or simply not being able to plan a trip right now, it can be hard to share those experiences in real life.
If you’re looking for a different kind of activity that still lets you discover new places together, this virtual travel experience is a great option. It turns a simple video call into a shared experience where you can learn, explore, and feel like you’re traveling together, even from a distance.
Instructions
Pick a time that works for both of you; use a time zone converter if needed.
Hop on a video call using Zoom, Google Meet, Discord, FaceTime, Microsoft Teams, or Skype.
Go to the Google Talking Tour experience
Have one person share their screen so you can both explore the tour at the same time.
Choose a location, landmark, or experience that interests both of you.
You can explore places like:
🗼 famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower or Taj Mahal
🏛 historical sites like ancient ruins or castles
🖼 world-famous museums and art galleries
🌍 cultural locations from cities around the world
Explore the destination using street view, moving around and looking at different landmarks together.
Listen to the guided audio while exploring and learning about each location.
Press the snapshot button to capture moments from the places you visit.
Take turns choosing new locations so you both get to explore places you’re curious about.
Continue exploring as many places as you’d like.
Elevate This Date!
🍽 Order or prepare food from the country you’re exploring
🗺 Pick a random place without telling your partner and explore it while they try to guess where it is
📝 Write down interesting facts, places, or landmarks you discover and turn them into a bucketlist of destinations you’d like to visit together one day.