Inside Looking Out
Inside Looking Out

Inside Looking Out

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By N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe

New Delhi, April 18  While we continue to adapt to the new normal of spending more time indoors, people are opting to stay connected virtually.

What better way to start a conversation than to change your day-to-day scenery or background. Leading travel site Airbnb has curated a list of downloadable virtual backgrounds of beautiful Airbnb properties that will enable you to travel from home.

From a real-life Balinese tree house to a calming oceanfront cottage in Havana, this sampling from Airbnb homes comes with stellar views, and they’re available to transport you to wherever you’d virtually like to go.

Home in Medieval Luberon Village, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur, France

Imagine virtually chatting to loved ones while showcasing this picturesque vista of the Luberon Valley as a background – c’est tres Magnifique. If you look closely, you can revel in a panorama of small Provencal villages just past the window.

Meena Bagh Ratnari – An Apple Orchard Farmstay, Shimla, India

Imagine winding down in this apple orchard farm-stay in designed to unplug and relax. We can almost hear the birds chirping while meditating overlooking the mountains.

Bamboo House, Bali, Indonesia

Working from home seems easier if it’s in a Balian jungle, more specifically, this five-story treehouse. Designed to blend with the natural surroundings, imagine getting lost in the breezy living room of this home boasting endless views of lush gardens and treetops.

Modern Lakeside House, Killarney, Ireland

Lakeside more your speed? Envision the brilliant sunrises over tranquil Lough Guitane lake and leafpeeping views of Killarney National Park as an added bonus – the virtual laidback life awaits

Casa Meztitla, Morelos, Mexico

Pull up your go-to chair and get lost overlooking a peaceful rainforest in Mexico. You can pretend you’re taking a dip in the plunge pool out back too

Skylodge Adventure Suites, Urubamba, Peru

Sky’s the limit with this view. Perched in Urubamba, teleport to one of these glass pods that sit on a mountain top featuring never-ending views of the Sacred Valley of Cuzco and beyond.

Vintage Hollywood Home, Los Angeles, United States

Change your current living room locale temporarily and transport yourself to this retreat set in the Hollywood Hills spotlighting city views.

Sea Home, Havana, Cuba

Fancy a coastal scene behind you? Set yourself in this solarium and picture yourself sipping Cuban coffee while staring into the calming ocean as far as the eye can see.

Casa Paradise, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi, India

India Hop on a video chat while virtually escaping to this at-home workspace overlooking the Hauz Khas Fort and Lake.

Arrowtown House, Otago, New Zealand

A peek out these windows displaying year-round foliage in New Zealand is all you need to start daydreaming.

 

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