Armchair Travels

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

• Light some candles and open a bottle of wine/prepare your favorite mocktails to enjoy after your virtual trip to Venice
• 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 6 minutes and 43 seconds
• If you would like to experience authentic Italian cuisine and prepare a wonderful, traditional Venetian Pasta dish at home, head over to our Instagram account @tesoro_events_travel to enjoy a virtual cooking tutorial by the beautiful @italiancookingwithcecilia

Episode 02: Venice, Italy

This episode is dedicated to all the wonderful brides & grooms out there who had to postpone their wedding and/or honeymoon.

You might not be able to travel right now but we can always take you on a “virtual honeymoon” to Bella Italia.

Today’s destination is: Venice

The capital of the Veneto Region in the north-east of the country, famous for its canals, architecture, art, and romance is built on 118 small islands that are separated by 150 canals. “The Queen of the Adriatic” is one of the world’s oldest tourist and cultural centers. In 1987 Venice and its lagoon were collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Here are a few quick facts about the destination:

• Region: Northeast of Italy, Capital of the Veneto Region
• Climate: “Continental” version of Humid Subtropical climate
• 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 Code: VCE (Venice Marco Polo Airport)
• Best Months to visit: April, May, June & September, October
• High Season: June - August
• Wet Season: November & Winter Months

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.

We hope you enjoyed this episode. If so, please follow, share and subscribe.

Wishing you a beautiful day and stay safe and healthy! :)

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 26 seconds

Episode 01: The Maldives

Our very first episode features one of our all-time favorite destinations: The Maldives

This mesmerizing nation of islands right in the heart of the Indian Ocean, spanning across the equator, is compromised of 1,192 islands, grouped into a double chain of 26 atolls.

Out of those islands, only 200 are inhabited. It is also home to about 5% of the planet’s reefs as well as a thousand species of fish, offering an explosion of color, the clearest water and whitest of soft sand possible.

Here are a few quick facts about the destination:

• Region: South Asia
• Capital: Malé
• Climate: Tropical
• Official Language: Dhivehi
• Recognized Language: English
• Religion: Islam
• Demonym Maldivian
• Independence from the UK: 26.07.1965
• Population (2019): 393,883
• Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
• Time Zone: UTC +5 (Maldives Time)
• Mains Electricity: 240 V - 50 Hz
• Country Code: +960
• Airport Code: MLE (Velana International Airport in Malé)
• Best Months to visit: November - April
• High Season: December - March
• Wet Season: May - October

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. 

We hope you enjoyed this episode. If so, please follow, share and subscribe. 

Wishing you a beautiful day and stay safe and healthy! :)