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Do you love to travel and given the current situation, would just love to escape reality for a few minutes? Imagine exploring the world from the comfort of your own home.
Our “armchair travels” make it possible! A new podcast, homegrown in the UAE, will transport listeners to faraway places, encountering foreign cultures and exotic lands; all in a matter of minutes allowing for a quick pick-me-up when wanderlust strikes.
Sit back, listen and enjoy!
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Winter Edition - Episode 03: Austria
Podcast Concept:
This podcast combines modern relaxation techniques with virtual travel, offering you to discover the world from the comfort of your own home, one destination at a time.
How to best enjoy this episode:
Before we begin, take a seat or lie down; this will help you to feel completely relaxed
Feel free to put your phone on silent and use headphones to fully immerse in the experience
This virtual journey takes 6 minutes and 12 seconds
Winter Edition - Episode 03: Austria
Get ready for a (virtual) trip to winter wonderland: Austria.
Located in the heart of Europe, Austria is particularly famous for its crystal clear lakes, beautiful mountains, breathtaking castles, and the sound of music. Today we’re taking you to one of the many stunning mountain villages, surrounded by nothing but peaceful, snowy scenery.
Here are a few quick facts about the destination:
Region: Europe
Climate: (Humid) Continental
Official Language: German
Religion: Christianity (56.9% Roman Catholic)
Population (October 2020 Estimate): 8,935,112
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time Zone: UTC+1 (CET) | Summer (DST): UTC+2 (CEST)
Mains Electricity: 230 V - 50 Hz
Country Code: +43
Airport Codes: VIE (Vienna International Airport)
Best Months to visit: May - September, Late November - March
High Season: June - August, (Pre-)Christmas/New Year
Disclaimer:
This is not a conventional (guided) meditation, nor am I a trained professional. The aim of this podcast is to spread positive vibes and share our love for travel. If you’re experiencing feelings of anxiety and/or depression, please consult your medical professional before embarking on any meditative journey. -
Winter Edition - Episode 02: Christmas
Podcast Concept:
This podcast combines modern relaxation techniques with virtual travel, offering you to discover the world from the comfort of your own home, one destination at a time.
How to best enjoy this episode:
Before we begin, take a seat or lie down; this will help you to feel completely relaxed
Feel free to put your phone on silent and use headphones to fully immerse in the experience
This virtual journey takes 5 minutes and 48 seconds
Winter Edition - Episode 02: Christmas
Today’s episode isn’t about traveling, it’s not about beautiful destinations, snow-covered cities, or tropical beaches.
It’s about the most wonderful time of the year and one of our favorite holidays: Christmas.
What this episode is all about:
spending time with your loved ones
being amazed by the beauty of Christmas trees
feeling truly peaceful and happy with yourself!!
Let the spirit of love gently fill our hearts and homes. In this loveliest of seasons may you find many reasons for happiness.
Stay safe & healthy!
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Disclaimer:
This is not a conventional (guided) meditation nor am I a trained professional. The aim of this podcast is to spread positive vibes and share our love for travel. If you’re experiencing feelings of anxiety and/or depression, please consult your medical professional before embarking on any meditative journey. -
Winter Edition - Episode 01: Québec City
Podcast Concept:
This podcast combines modern relaxation techniques with virtual travel, offering you to discover the world from the comfort of your own home, one destination at a time.
How to best enjoy this episode:
Before we begin, take a seat or lie down; this will help you to feel completely relaxed
Feel free to put your phone on silent and use headphones to fully immerse in the experience
This virtual journey takes 6 minutes and 06 seconds
Winter Edition - Episode 01: Québec, Canada
Today we’re (virtually) taking you to a destination very close to our hearts: Québec
Located in Canada’s eastern part and constituting nearly one-sixth of Canada’s total land area, Québec is the largest of Canada’s 10 provinces in area and is second only to Ontario in population. Not only is it the oldest French-speaking community in North America (95% of the population is French-speaking), but also one of the friendliest and most generous ones. From the people to the scenery, Québec is truly one-of-a-kind.
Here are a few quick facts about the destination:
Region: North America
Climate: Humid Continental
Official Language: French
Religion: Christianity (67.3%)
Population (Q3 2020 Estimate): 8,574,571
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time/Eastern Time Zone
Mains Electricity: 120 V - 60 Hz
Country Code: +1
Airport Codes: YUL (Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport)
Best Months to visit: June - September / December - February
High Season: June - September, Christmas - New Year, Winter Carnival Weekends in February
Disclaimer:
This is not a conventional (guided) meditation nor am I a trained professional. The aim of this podcast is to spread positive vibes and share our love for travel. If you’re experiencing feelings of anxiety and/or depression, please consult your medical professional before embarking on any meditative journey. -
Episode 05: Dubai
Podcast Concept:
This podcast combines modern relaxation techniques with virtual travel, offering you to discover the world from the comfort of your own home, one destination at a time.
How to best enjoy this episode:
Before we begin, take a seat or lie down; this will help you to feel completely relaxed
Feel free to put your phone on silent and use headphones to fully immerse in the experience
This virtual journey takes 6 minutes and 24 seconds
Episode 05: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Today we’re (virtually) taking you to explore our second home: Dubai
Located on the south-east coast of the Persian Gulf, in the Arabian Desert, it is the largest city in the United Arab Emirates. One of the seven emirates making up the country, Dubai is known for its modern architecture, luxury lifestyle, pristine beaches, magnificent desert scenery, and an extraordinary futuristic vision.
Here are a few quick facts about the destination:
Region: Middle East
Climate: Desert Climate
Official Language: Arabic
Religion: Islam
Population (Q3 2019): 3,331,420
Currency: UAE Dirham (AED)
Time Zone: UTC+4 (GST)
Mains Electricity: 220 V - 50 Hz
Country Code: +971
Airport Codes: DXB (Dubai International Airport) | Al Maktoum International Airport or Dubai World Central (DWC)
Best Months to visit: November - April
High Season: November, December, January
Disclaimer:
This is not a conventional (guided) meditation nor am I a trained professional. The aim of this podcast is to spread positive vibes and share our love for travel. If you’re experiencing feelings of anxiety and/or depression, please consult your medical professional before embarking on any meditative journey. -
Episode 04: Tuscany
Podcast Concept:
This podcast combines modern relaxation techniques with virtual travel, offering you to discover the world from the comfort of your own home, one destination at a time.
How to best enjoy this episode:
Before we begin, take a seat or lay down; this will help you to feel completely relaxed
Feel free to put your phone on silent and use headphones to fully immerse in the experience
This virtual journey takes 5 minutes and 51 seconds
Episode 04: Tuscany, Italy
Our latest episode (virtually) takes you to one of the most beautiful regions of Italy: Tuscany
Best known for its landscapes, history, artistic legacy (birthplace of the Italian Renaissance), cypress tree-lined country roads, olive groves and vineyards. The combination of this unique scenery and enchanting cities makes Tuscany the perfect destination for art enthusiasts, foodies, and nature lovers alike.
Here are a few quick facts about the destination:
Region: Central Italy
Capital: Florence
Climate: Mediterranean
Official Language: Italian
Religion: Roman Catholic (78%)
Demonym: Italian
Population (2019): 60.36 million
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time Zone: UTC +1 (CET) | UTC + 2 (CEST) - Summer (DST)
Mains Electricity: 230 V - 50 Hz (European Standard: 220 V - 230 V)
Country Code: +39
Airport Codes: PSA (Pisa International Airport) | FLR (Florence Airport, Peretola)
Best Months to visit: April, May, June & September, October
High Season: June - August
Disclaimer:
This is not a conventional (guided) meditation nor am I a trained professional. The aim of this podcast is to spread positive vibes and share our love for travel. If you’re experiencing feelings of anxiety and/or depression, please consult your medical professional before embarking on any meditative journey. -
Episode 03: Bali
Podcast Concept:
This podcast combines modern relaxation techniques with virtual travel, offering you to discover the world from the comfort of your own home, one destination at a time.
How to best enjoy this episode:
Before we begin, take a seat or lay down; this will help you to feel completely relaxed
Feel free to put your phone on silent and use headphones to fully immerse in the experience
This virtual journey takes 5 minutes and 18 seconds
Episode 04: Bali, Indonesia
Our latest episode features a truly unique island destination where the tropical living is easy: Bali
Known as “the Island of the Gods”, Bali is best known for its rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, and surfers’ paradise but also for its lush, tropical greenery along with one-of-a-kind rice terraces, volcanic hillsides, and truly colorful culture and generous, kind-hearted people. Bali is one of more than 17,000 islands in the Indonesian archipelago. The island paradise is approximately 144 kilometers from east to west and 80 kilometers north to south.
Here are a few quick facts about the destination:
Region: Southeast Asia
Capital: Denpasar
Climate: Tropical
Official Language: Indonesian
Religion: 83.5% Hinduism, 16.5% Other
Demonym: Balinese
Independence from the Netherlands: 29.12.1949
Population (2020): 682,065
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Time Zone: UTC+08 (WITA)
Mains Electricity: 230 V - 50 Hz
Country Code: +62
Airport Code: DPS (Ngurah Rai International Airport)
Best Months to visit: April - October
High Season: July - August, Easter Holidays, December - Early January
Wet Season: October - April
Disclaimer:
This is not a conventional (guided) meditation nor am I a trained professional. The aim of this podcast is to spread positive vibes and share our love for travel. If you’re experiencing feelings of anxiety and/or depression, please consult your medical professional before embarking on any meditative journey.