Are you planning on staying inside this cold Norwegian summer? Or do you need a few ways to keep busy without having to travel? The online world has expanded dramatically, and there are many different ways that you can stay entertained all summer long without having to leave your house. From visiting the pengespill på nett online or taking in a virtual art gallery tour, there are many options to choose from.
How can Norwegians stay busy this summer from the comfort of their homes? Along with our expert, Alexandra Nereng, we’ve compiled a list of the top five online activities for 2021 to keep you busy all summer long.
Five Online Activities to Try This Summer
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Virtual Camps
Don’t think that this is something that only kids can enjoy. Although there are many virtual camp options for the little ones to enjoy – and keep them out of your hair for a bit – there are also options for the whole family to enjoy together.
Some of these online virtual camps give you the option to decide what types of crafts and activities you’d like to focus on. That way you can make sure to do something that the whole family, especially the younger ones, will enjoy. Some of these options include focusing on art, music, STEM or even a combination of different areas.
You’ll easily find free virtual camp options hosted through Youtube, Zoom, the Walmart App, and more.
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Online Escape Room Challenge
Escape rooms have become a popular way to spend the day. Solving puzzles and gathering clues to escape from a room can be an entertaining way to pass the time. Now you can enjoy these escape rooms without even having to leave your couch. Virtual escape rooms offer the same thrill and excitement as the real thing, but you don’t have to travel to a particular location to enjoy them.
Virtual escape rooms can also include storylines and sound effects to make the experience even more enjoyable. Why not team up with a few of your friends and enjoy being locked in a room together (virtually) and looking for a way to get out?
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Get Back Into Video Games or Enjoy New Online Games
Stuck indoors this summer? Why not dive back into the world of gaming, or explore new avenues of online gaming? Now might be a good time to play some of the best online games that are available. There are so many different games available that you will surely find one that appeals to you. If you like open-world games, you could try GTA 5 Online or Sleeping Dogs. If you prefer more simple, nostalgic games, why not look at Cuphead and Bendy and the Ink Machine.
Not a fan of computer games? Well, these aren’t the only games available online. You could also consider joining an online casino and enjoying a poker game, or perhaps something that requires fewer calculations like video slots? Do you miss interacting with real living people while staying at home? Some online casinos offer live table games where you can play along with real players and dealers worldwide.
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Take a Baking Class or Hone Your Cocktail Making Skills
If you want to take some time to expand your culinary skills while at home this summer, why not take an Instagram baking class? Not much of a baker? Perhaps the art of cocktail making is more your style?
Many bakeries offer virtual classes on Zoom, Instagram or Youtube that allow you to bake along with them and try your hand at some new and exciting recipes. If you’ve always had trouble baking, then why not invest some time and start to improve your skills?
Many individuals are also sharing their cocktail-making skills and are offering classes to share the art of mixology. If baking and cooking isn’t your thing, then perhaps learning how to make that perfect martini is more up your alley?
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Take a Virtual Tour of the Musée D’Orsay or Other Museums
If you need some cultural enrichment and perhaps a change of scenery (virtually), you could decide to visit a virtual museum. Many curators are becoming very creative with how they allow the public to access their exhibits. Some of the top-tiered institutions now offer digital or virtual tours of their exhibits.
Musée D’Orsay in France is one such museum that now offers a range of virtual tours. Other famous museums with virtual tours on offer are the British Museum in London, Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and Picasso Museum in Barcelona.
Final Thoughts
Staying at home this summer doesn’t have to be boring. There are many creative ways that you can keep busy virtually, such as visiting a museum, learning a new skill or enjoying an online poker game. Why not make the most of your summer with one of these activities?
