SMU Libraries Curate: Longing for travel in the time of COVID-19

 

Dear SMU Community,

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the world and our ability to travel, many are feeling the sensation of fernweh. SMU Libraries provide a curated list of resources to let you continue exploring the world from within Singapore until travel is an option, once again.

Whether you enjoy armchair travel or are anticipating new adventures in 2022, we invite you to explore our collection of online travel guides, documentaries, podcasts, travel memoirs, and more to help you overcome fernweh as the academic year continues.

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Travel Memoirs

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Travel Books

Planning for a future trip, or maybe looking for a weekend activity in Singapore? Check out our Entire Lonely Planet Collection online.

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New York Times Travel*

The New York Times Travel Section feeds your travel desire through rich descriptions and recommendations. Don't forget to register for an account using your SMU email address to gain full access.

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• New York Times Travel Section

• 36 Hours

• 52 Places to Go

• Around the World at Home

*How to access NYT content as a SMU user:
One-time registration is required using your SMU email address. After you have successfully created your account, you can access the content via website or mobile App.

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Articles

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• Amid the pandemic, an adventure addict finds solace in imagination

• I'm traveling even though I'm stuck at home

• Stuck at home? The best 18 'Armchair Travel' opportunities from 7 continents

• The strange pleasure of planning a post-pandemic vacation

• Voyage around my room: Lessons on marveling at the minutiae of our homes in isolation

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Documentaries

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• Cities of the World

• Hiking 60 Miles Alone in Hornstrandir Iceland (13 min)

• Life in a Day 2020 (85 min)

• Motorbike Vietnam: South to North (90 min)

• World School (47 min)

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Podcasts

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• Armchair Explorer Podcast

• The World Nomads Podcast

• Women Who Travel Podcast

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