Virtual reality apps for Travel are becoming more realistic, as VR hardware and software gets more advanced.
If you like the idea of travel and exploration, but would rather do it from the comfort of your own home, these five apps might offer you the perfect weekend getaway. Whether it’s climbing Mount Everest or diving deep beneath the ocean, this futuristic way to travel will take you were if you have gone before.
1. Google Earth VR takes all of the data from Earth, which is 3-D models of a large portion of the Earth’s surface and puts it in an interactive experience that lets you choose any location you’d like to explore. It comes with the added bonus of a bird’s eye view.
2. NASA’s Mars 2030 is an app that was designed by Fusion Media Group that lets you breathe in panoramic views of the Martian surface. The images are accurately mapped and modeled based on NASA’s satellite data of the planet.
3. Boulevard brings a whole collection of museums and art galleries to you. The company partnered with leading museums and cultural sites in an effort to create a VR experience that is also educational. The site is currently free and the company encourages people to use it as a teaching tool.
4. Everest VR allows you to simulate what it would feel like to climb Mount Everest. You begin by preparing for your expedition at the Basecamp, traverse through the Khumbu Icefall and finally reach the summit, where you can activate something called a God mode that offers a unique vantage point of the Himalayas. It is both emotionally moving and fun.
5. theBlu offers a unique opportunity for people who are not scuba certified. It transports you into a gorgeous underwater experience where you will come face-to-face with the largest creature on the planet, the blue whale. App developers continue to make advances on making better and more immersive VR experiences. Put on that headset and go explore!
