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Whether you’re searching for that sense of wanderlust in times of little to no travel, or you miss the experience of connecting and making friends while you roamed the world (or both) – today’s post is sure to be one that will be of interest for you that will add those experiences and more!
Airbnb Online Experiences are such a unique way to “get out” a bit while staying home, by “traveling” to different parts of the world, and enjoying different experiences ranging from cooking classes, history lessons taught in unique and fun ways and so much more!
A browse through Airbnb’s site alone might start giving you soft travel vibes by seeing all there is to explore, right from home! Also, it’s just really cool to see how people have gotten creative in bringing to virtual life their tours, skills, and crafts to share with the world. Lastly, it’s such a great way to support these amazing tour guides, teachers, and skilled individuals who because of the pandemic have been going through challenging times.
Click HERE to get the full list of experiences you can find online, and make sure to check it out often, as many experiences are added daily and people are creative with the experiences they are creating. Don’t miss out!
Today, I want to share some of my favorite Airbnb online experiences to hopefully inspire you to look into some of these amazing experiences!
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How do these work, exactly?
Good question! While each experience has its own way of managing its online tour/class/experience, the main way these experiences work is by browsing the main site with all the listings which you can find HERE.
Once you find an experience you might be interested in, you simply click on it to read the description, and if you decide you want to choose this experience, make sure to check out the time slot they’re offering the experience/class, and if it would work with your schedule. The times displayed (like you’ll find below) will be displayed in your local times.
After checking off on the time, you can check out the multiple ways in which you can participate in any of the virtual experiences, if there is anything you’d need to prepare for (if it’s a cooking class for example), or anything else dependent on the nature of the experience.
How does one participate in these experiences?
Again, it may vary from experience to experience, so double-check that before booking your experience! For the most part, all experiences can be joined by any kind of device, and are usually taking place on Zoom so make sure you have that ready to go on the device you’ll be joining with.
So without further ado, let’s get inspired with some pretty amazing experiences you can do from the comfort of home, enjoy!
Food and drink classes
The Experience of Making Almond Milk on a Sicilian Farm
Location: Sicily, Italy
From their description:
“From our little organic farm, this is an occasion to learn the difference between the plant-based drink you can buy at the supermarket and the real original recipe. Almonds were first cultivated in Sicily 2000 thousand years ago. As you can imagine, there’s a long and deep tradition between Farmers and Almonds here and a huge number of ways to use them in the kitchen. The medieval recipe is still alive in our Region so we are happy to share how to make and how to use it today.”
How cool is this!? If you ever wanted to learn how to make your own almond milk, here’s your chance! Also, the experience of making it “on” a farm in Sicily with two chefs is pretty cool. The price to join starts at $17 per person, and they have thriving reviews claiming how informative, fun, and genuine the hosts/chefs are. Because this is a cooking class, there will be things to prepare for such as ingredients and utensils, but it’s not super complicated.
Easy and delicious Montreal-style Bagels
Location: Montreal, Canada
From their description:
“Learn all about the culinary delight that is Montreal Bagels! You’ll learn how they’re different from American/NYC bagels (so many differences!), as well as lots of fun info all about bread-making and working with yeast. Then, let’s bake up a batch of homemade bagels – you’ll be surprised at how easy it is!”
What I really love about this cooking experience is that not only are you learning cultural differences between American and Canadian favorites, such as bagels but also you’re learning it from a passionate professional! Jess the host is the owner of Lincoln Apartment Bakery in Montreal, and a TV host for the baking tv show Flour Power, so she definitely knows what she’s talking about! It’s such a cool experience not to miss, and get a taste of (pun intended). You can either follow along and bake with her, or you can watch the pro and take notes! The ingredient list is super easy to purchase with no special instruments to buy! What are you waiting for??
Let’s Cook & Eat Osaka Style Okonomiyaki
Location: Nishi-ku, Osaka, Japan
From their description:
“Have you tried Okonomiyaki? Let’s enjoy cooking Osaka soul food Okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza / savory pancake)!
I will teach you the most simple way to cook, so you can cook Okonomiyaki at home! After cooking, let’s eat together and have a chat!
If you can prepare some ingredients, we can cook at the same time!”
What I really love about this experience is that not only do you get to cook and learn from Keiko, but you also get to sit down afterward while you’re both enjoying the food you just made, and chat a bit! It really is like being there, and making those connections with people you meet! Something else to note is that even though this experience is based in Japan, the times offered are very do-able for those of us in North America, with some of those times being 7:00pm CST! Definitely, a cool experience to try, gift, or even do with your friends virtually and have a chat all together afterward!
Experience Making Limoncello on the Amalfi Coast
Location: Salerno, Italy
From their description:
“I will virtually guide you in a lemon garden talking about how we use lemons and about what makes this quality so special. As locals, we never buy limoncello as typically it’s homemade. But you have to know the secrets, this is what you need!
I will share with you the recipe of my family to make the best limoncello ever. I will then show you step by step the process to make this liqueur and you can then prepare yourself this refreshing drink for your family and friends.
It’s perfect to enjoy it after a good dinner.”
The views, the limoncello, it’s like you can almost taste the smell of the sea and smell of fragrant lemons of the Amalfi. This is such a special, amazing, and beautiful experience that will not only give you the views and limoncello, but also a unique experience to learn more about other ways to use lemons and how they add a beautiful fragrant taste in other dishes. What an amazing experience to take part of!
History tours
Follow a Plague Doctor Through Prague
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
From their description:
“Step back into time and virtually experience the empty streets of Prague during the Black Death and plagues of the 17th and 18th centuries. Through video, we’ll follow the footsteps of Dr. Alexander Schamsky, an unknown Czech hero who fought the plague in 1713. From the “personal protective equipment” of the time to the deserted landmarks of the city, you’ll immerse yourself in the forgotten history of the pneumonic and bubonic plagues.”
Prices start at $19, they have a good variety of time slots available and takes a total of 60 minutes. They also have gift vouchers if you’re interested in gifting this experience! What a unique way to experience such a picturesque and beautiful city, from a slightly different perspective. It’ll feel like you have the city to yourself!
Experience Learning About Irish Village, History, Culture & Craic
Location: Dublin, Ireland
From their description:
“This is not your standard historical experience – It is fully interactive, with loads of great views, chat, quizzes, Irish Music, Culture & Irish Craic (the Legal Stuff)
Giants carved the coastlines, fairies dwell deep in the forests, and luck flows through every landscape – Ireland is full of great stories and I will share my favourites, that will have you sitting in disbelief or rolling on the floor laughing.
Using 360 HD Videos we recreate our best-selling experience for your virtual adventure – follow Missy & I on a journey through time, creating magic through insights, stories, and the Myths & Legends you have come to associate with the emerald isle.”
I’ve shared this experience before in this post, but I have to mention it again here because it’s such an interesting and fun one! Experience the Emerald Isle with a local, learning about the culture, stories, history, and things that you won’t get in just any other type of tour. It’s such a great way to meet others, and locals from all over the world! In this case, in Dublin! Also Missy looks adorable!
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Experience Quito in this Virtual Guide & Traditions
Location: Quito, Ecuador
From their description:
“Discover Quito the capital of Ecuador from a different point of view, let me show you my lovely city from the comfort of your home.
Quito Historic Center is a world heritage site declared by the UNESCO and offers a whole range of interesting buildings, places, and traditions.
You will visit some of the most interesting and famous places in old town by pictures and videos in 360º while listening to music activating your sense of sight and hearing, this is the best way to explore the city with interesting information about places, legends, traditions and fun facts provided by a tour guide.
For a great ending, we will prepare a traditional Ecuadorian drink or a dessert to make you feel that you are in Quito ( this activity is optional).
The online experience is perfect for team building and groups as it has activities to interact with each other.”
This online experience has thriving reviews, and truly offers some of the best experiences you could have if you were visiting Quito in person, just virtually. Ecuador has such a magical, beautiful, and enriching culture and history, that an experience like this could most definitely be one that will have you looking to book an actual trip to Ecuador as soon as possible! Check out all the details, and consider this experience!
Learn About The Dark Tales of Medieval Dubrovnik
Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia
From their description:
“Welcome to Dark tales of medieval Dubrovnik tour! I would like to take you on a virtual evening walk through my home town.
If you join me, we will travel together back in time when Dubrovnik existed as the Republic of Ragusa that attained the golden age in the 15th and the 16th centuries. Despite Dubrovnik’s political and economic success in the past, the city still hides the shadows lurking in the dark alleys and corners. Together with the stories and tales, I will share an atmospheric video with you that will take us on an exploration of the old town in the nighttime.
Along the way, you will hear the tales of political intrigues, secret executions, tortures and prisons, forbidden love affairs, the earthquake and the infamous plague, medieval nightlife and harlots of the city, tragic fates, ghostly phantoms and many more.”
These tours where they can take you around the streets of a city are pretty freaking cool if you ask me. It adds to the experience overall, and you can really feel like you’re there on a walking tour. Plus it may feel like you have the whole city to yourself, and like you’ve been transferred to Medieval times of the city. If you’re looking for an actual tour of a city, look no further than this one!
Entertainment
Experience An Evening with a Flamenco Composer
Location: Madrid, Spain
From their description:
“We will enjoy an intimate Flamenco Guitar Concert in Madrid, we will dive into the history of Flamenco through the sounds and melodies of the guitar.
You will be able to differentiate all the codes the flamenco musicians use in their concerts and understand how they communicate with each other during their improvisation. You will see how we compose our music based on the ancestral culture of the Iberian Peninsula.
The songs are composed by myself and based on the true flamenco traditions, the point of this experience is to get a connection with the music by what the Moorish called “duende”, which brings clarity and knowledge through the rhythms and melodies.”
What an amazing time this would be! This is ultimately an intimate concert, with a Spanish guitarist who will not only serenade you but also educate you on Spanish guitar and the culture behind their music. How cool! Bring your friends, make it a concert night and book one of his (really accommodating) time slots and feel like you’re listening live inside a cave in Granada or a bar in Madrid.
‘No Spain no Game’ The Fabulous Game!
Location: Barcelona, Spain
From their description:
“LA VIDA IS A FIESTA !
Welcome to the World’s 1st interactive VIRTUAL game !
Hosted in ENGLISH, no Spanish skills required 🙂
Have you ever imagined a unique virtual experience where Scavenger Hunt, Truth & Lies, riddles & other wacky challenges are reunited in the same game ? We made it possible, to bring you lots of HAPPINESS and connect to each other during this Holiday season !
Be immersed in Barcelona & Spain with a NatGeo Winner, in a hilarious way… and try to win the funniest Grand Prize EVER ⭐️”
What can I say, Spain knows how to have fun! Talk about an entertaining way to step up your weekends these days! What’s better than drinking wine on a Friday night? Drinking wine with others virtually and playing a fun pub game of course! This is one of Airbnb’s best selling experiences, and for good reason. The reviews are thriving, claiming how much fun people have had, and how creative it was! Get your friends to join on their own computers, and “together” enjoy a night of fun, laughs, and prizes!
Experience A Event Unlike Any Other With Christmas and Secrets with Drag Queens
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
From their description:
“Ladies and Gentlemen, Families & Kids, Companies & Friends, I’m here to let you know that Christmas Parties are not canceled this year!
I created the 1st Airbnb Online Experience, Sangria & Secrets with Drag Queens, and after more than 50.000 guests, 4000 5 star reviews, being mentioned on Forbes, New York Times, Vogue and more, I bring you something new! Welcome to the most unique Interactive Xmas Party ever: Christmas and Secrets with Drag Queens!
This isn’t a simple Online Experience, this is an Interactive, Live, Magical Journey where you will watch Unique Christmas live show performances on stage, with fireworks, flying Xmas Trees and Drag Santas, Explosions, and custom made choreographies!”
Y’all…if you’re looking for what looks like the ULTIMATE and INTERACTIVE holiday party you can have VIRTUALLY – this one’s it. I wish I could fit in the entire description just so you could get as excited as I did reading it lol, but you can check out the rest here. This experience is no joke, you will have fun, and you’ll probably want to visit Lisbon right after you get a taste and knowledge on how Christmas is celebrated there. You can attend this by yourself and “meet” others who join this virtual party, or you can get your friends to join on their own computers and feel like you’re really living it up in Lisbon this holiday! Check this one out, and see for yourself.
Uruguayan Music On Holidays
Location: Montevideo, Uruguay
From their description:
“Nicolás will perform his own songs, fresh and unique blends of Afro-Latin rhythms with rock, pop, and soul. This time, the experience is adapted to share not only the stories behind the songs but also their connection with this special time of the year, here in the south: Uruguayan holidays!
Besides, there will be in-between-song moments aimed to share questions about the culture and history of this hidden part of South America, its traditions and folklore, which are so meaningful for us this time of the year.
As a ´bonus track´, we will learn the basics of Uruguay’s Candombe rhythm!
Great for groups!”
What an amazing way to unwind, with a beautiful blend of musical styles from warm and beautiful Uruguay! Not only do you get the musical styles of Nicolás, but you also get insight into Latin American culture, specific to Uruguay, lots of interaction, and a feeling of a private concert from the comfort of your home. Sounds like an amazing weekend plan if you ask me!
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So, which of these experiences have caught your attention the most?
There are SO many other good ones that I couldn’t include in one single post, but I hope this was a good sampler into just how many talented and creative and knowledgeable are accessible through Airbnb Experiences, waiting to connect with you!
Don’t forget to grab up to $15 off your first experience when you make an Airbnb account FOR FREE, which you can do here (or in the link below), and get started making your first international/virtual plans!
What I really like about these is that not only are they a great way to support these amazing and talented individuals and that it’s truly is an amazing way to connect with others!
It would also make a GREAT gift for someone who appreciates experiences, such as the traveler(s) in your life, or even just for yourself! Join an experience by yourself, and you may even come out with friends from all over the world who also joined the same experience.
Let me know in the comments below which one you’d like to try, or if there is an experience that you recommend!
To more interactive, fun, travel vibes like these,
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