Dreaming of far away? How to quench your wanderlust from your sofa

Historic gardens in the German city of Hanover can be explored virtually. — Hannover Marketing und Tourismus/dpa

Digitally exploring the world from your sofa might sound like a desperate alternative to real travel, but in the midst of a global lockdown we'll take what we can get. Virtual tours of faraway landscapes and museums have gotten impressive. Maybe it's not so bad?

Beaches deserted, city squares devoid of people: Many tourist attractions are currently unrecognisable. People are stuck at home because of coronavirus lockdowns, wondering when they can travel once again.