Your Touring Days Are Not Over
There is plenty of walking involved with conventional tourism. The most popular destinations almost always have to be approached on foot, and you may even have to tote your own luggage in and out of hotels and to the airport—depending on your travel arrangements.
Everyone eventually reaches an age or condition where conventional touring becomes extremely difficult. With the crowds, the lines, the long hikes to and from, with limited mobility, it can just be too much.
Virtual touring offers a great alternative to conventional tourism. You still get all of the entertainment value of taking a tour and most of the thrill of experiencing something. Plus, you don't have to worry about taking photos. That's done for you.
Top-Notch Photography
Professional photographers film and document the experience for you. They employ a variety of equipment like drones and Go-Pro cameras to ensure your experience is top shelf.
The photography can even be interactive. You may be able to view a location with a complete 360° radius from where the photographer stood or the drone hovered.
Better yet, some virtual touring companies even offer real-time tours. With these tours, you'll be able to interact with the person filming directly. You can even ask them to film where you want to look.
Guided Tours
Most virtual tours are either expertly narrated or offer a real-time guide who is knowledgeable about the location being filmed.
Plus, many guided tours are rich in all the historical details that tourists love, including historical photographs. In many cases, there's actually more information than you'd probably receive on a conventional tour, especially if it's a busy day when you visit.
Affordable Subscription Plans
If it turns out that you love virtual touring, you'll probably be able to do it frequently. Some companies offer subscription plans that allow you to take one or more tours per month. Additionally, they may also offer group discounts if you can get your family and friends involved.
Things like group discounts and subscription plans can vary from touring company to company. So, you'll need to check with each one. However, most of them will offer some sort of extra value if you and yours decide that you love virtual touring.
In, But Still Out
Due to your physical condition, you may need to stay in as much as possible. But with virtual tours, you can still see the world like you used to. An excellent virtual tour can be almost as satisfying as traveling there in person.