This year, put your best foot forward in a pair of shoes that aren’t yours, in a city or country that you’re not used to, with people you’ve never met before! Whether you’re in need of something other than Netflix to watch, or just miss being outside of your comfort zone, Airbnb has a ton of unreal virtual experiences that will have you learning, seeing, and feeling new things safely – and for a fraction of what you’d pay for a plane ticket. Here are 10 of our favourites!
K-POP CONCERT: DANCE CLASS FOR BEGINNERS
Lace-up your sneaks, and try to keep up during this K-Pop concert dance class hybrid. Learn what it takes to stay in sync like BTS or Blackpink in this 60-minute class taught by pros in South Korea. Don’t think you have the skills? No problem! This is a beginners class, folks! All that you really need is the room to move and a positive mindset.
NO SPAIN, NO GAME
It’s game night, and this one is a fiesta! No Spain, No Game, is a wacky virtual scavenger hunt, trivia challenge game hosted live from Barcelona. Immerse yourself in Spanish culture, learn, compete, and win a hilarious prize on pretty much any night of the week! Things are about to get serious(sly fun).
HARRY POTTER MAGICAL LONDON TOUR
Potter-heads! While you sit around waiting for your Hogwarts letter to arrive, why not take a magical tour of London, England! Hop on a broomstick and venture to the many locations that both inspired the JK Rowling classic and acted as a backdrop for the beloved films.
SANGRIA AND SECRETS WITH DRAG QUEENS
Join the ladies of @DragTaste and shimmy and shake your way to the tastiest Portuguese Sangria that you’ve probably ever had. This cocktail party will have you laughing, dancing, singing, and probably stumbling from the beginning to the very end. Check it out!
DIVE UNDER THE SEA WITH A SHARK EXPERT
Hold your breath, folks! This underwater exploration will take you to the depths of Cape Town, South Africa, where the water is blue and the teeth are sharp. Join a veteran diver, and Shark Conservation specialist for an afternoon of shark trivia, h20, and storytelling.
SECRET OF THE QUEENS GAMBIT AND WINE
One of the biggest surprises of 2020, was that we all fell in love with a show about chess. In this hour-long virtual experience live from Portugal, you’ll learn about the game and the show, play games, and compete in challenges over a glass (or bottle) of wine.
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MAKE MEXICAN STREET TACOS WITH A PRO CHEF
Nothing beats a great taco and good company. In this authentic experience learn how to make the perfect street taco from the best. This step-by-step cooking class is fun, easy, and above all, incredibly delicious.
PASTA WITH THE GRANDMAS
Travel to Palombara Sabina, Italy where it’s dinner time at Grandma’s house! During this wholesome class, you’ll learn the do’s and don’t of making the perfect pasta. Each class will include a full list of ingredients and cooking utensils, wine pairings, music recommendations… and an incredibly warm fuzzy feeling.
HOW TO CATCH THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
Catching the Northern Lights is on everyone’s bucket list, but does anyone know how, when and where to actually see them? In this 60 minute experience learn everything you need to learn about finally enjoying the Aurora Borealis, no matter where you are. Spoiler: there’s a lot more to it than just looking up.
SING SONGS WITH A BROADWAY STAR
Join, Stephen a little man with a big voice who has starred in everything from the Phantom of the Opera, The Producers and The Lion King, for a damn right joyful explosion of song and dance. Whether you’re a shower star or just a fan- we can almost guarantee that you’ll have a ton of fun during this New York-based experience.
FOLLOW A PLAGUE DOCTOR THROUGH PRAGUE
In this eerily relevant 60 minute tour, peepers will follow the footsteps of Dr. Alexander Schamsky, an unknown Czech hero who fought the plague in 1713 through the cobblestone streets of Prague. From landmarks to PPE, you’ll see and learn the terrifying facts of the disease that rocked the 17th and 18th centuries.
Well, folks. There you have it! Our favourite virtual experiences on Airbnb. Check one or all of them out, learn a thing or two, see the world unlike the one outside of your window and play pretend for a while! You’re going to have a blast.
