While practicing social distancing, it can be challenging to find fun ways to enrich yourself and your family. These uncharted waters have given way to remarkable creativity.  If you are looking for ways to lift your spirits, enrich yourself, and keep healthy and sane these days, look no further than these 8 activities from Tripwishlist.com.

1. E-Adventures

How about a “trip” somewhere you’ve never been? Setup a slideshow of prior trips and take a journey back into vacations past.  What didn’t you do that you wish you had?  What would you love to do again?

Or, use Google Maps to explore a city/landmark you’ve yet to visit.  With StreetView, you can walk up and down city streets and see various photos of landmarks from others who have visited.  Or, check out various YouTube videos or video blogs (vlogs) of those destinations.  There’s a world of entertainment just waiting for you to e-explore.

2. Shake Your Groove Thing

While social distancing, you don’t have to leave the house with friends for a dance party – create a Spotify playlist and get moving, or enjoy the music of others!  Dancing to music is a time-tested way of boosting your spirits.  If you’re with family, take turns picking the music. We recommend checking out different types of music from around the world – you won’t believe all that there is in store!

3. Video Chat with Friends and Family

Technology has a lot of perks, including the ability to connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime, through video chat.  Whether it be free via social media apps like Skype, WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Zoom, you can stay connected in various ways with those you hold dear to break up the dull parts while being socially responsible.  We’re a big fan of morning coffee chats – try it out!

4. You’re Never Too Old to Learn

It’s time to dust off that book you’ve put or explore a new podcast or audiobook.  Audible.comhas a free 30-day trial for new users – there’s no excuse to put off learning with an offer like that!

5.Parlez-vous Français?  Hablas español?

You won’t believe the options available online to learn foreign languages! We recommend Babbel, Duolingo, and Rosetta Stone, but there are many, many more!

6. At-Home Fitness

Your body and mind work hand in hand, and there’s never been a better time to improve your physique. From social media, virtual workout classes, and downloadable workout programs, there are limitless opportunities to work off those extra calories from quarantine snacks.  Need a change of scenery?  Walk, run, or take a bike ride around the neighborhood.

7. Chicken Soup for the Quarantined Soul

If you’re like us and find cooking therapeutic, why not take some time to perfect an old recipe, try out a new one, or just throw together whatever you have.  Check out our recipe page here if you’re short on ideas!

8.  Looking Forward

Eventually, these days will be in our rear-view mirrors and we’ll be free to roam the countryside and visit friends near and far once again.  While social distancing, why not dream up your next vacation. Keep up to date on travel deals through services like DollarFlightClub.com and TravelZoo.com so you can find those competitive flight prices and plan that vacation you’ve been putting off.

If you know where to look, there’s a world of activities and opportunities you may have missed without all this extra time at home. Make the most of it!

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