OVER the past year, we've all grown too familiar with virtual hangouts with our closest friends.
This International Friendship Day which is annually celebrated on July 30, why not take things up a notch and surprise your best pals with an Airbnb Online Experience. Or more than just one experience.
Whether it's trying out an activity everyone's always talked about, or simply indulging in an hour or two of pure fun, these online experiences led by passionate Airbnb Hosts from around the world offer a unique and memorable way to spend time together even while physically apart.
EXPLORE NEW HOBBIES
Let's up some fun new skills together with your besties, because there's nothing like bonding over your favourite activities.
You can learn to become true hula hoop masters (https://bit.ly/3BTdswO ) hosted by Melodie from Montreal, Canada. She has been performing as a professional circus artist for the past eight years and has also been on the show Bazzar with Cirque du Soleil. Learn the traditional circus discipline in the comfort of your living room, all you need is a hula hoop and some space!
You can also vibing to the rhythm with body percussion (https://bit.ly/3j1axcJ) hosted by Dan from Sydney, Australia. Body Percussion is a great way to get up and have fun learning about rhythms and coordination, group interaction and teamwork, personal musical ability and listening - and have fun together bringing out the inner drummer in you! Dan has been playing drums since he was eight years old, so you're in good hands.
Level up your Instagram-game (https://bit.ly/3xeqeCk) with Danylo from Berlin, Germany as you'll learn how to take nice pictures with any type of smartphone and edit them faster using absolutely the best free mobile app! Danylo will teach you some creative techniques.
EMBRACE THE ADVENTURE
Want to add a little dash of adventure to humdrum lockdown life? Put your thinking caps on and embrace the spirit of puzzle-solving with these online experiences.
Try out a fun scavenger hunt (https://bit.ly/3xetjma) with Kat from Austin, United Stated. Join her for a lively, unique and interactive game that gets you outside your comfort zone to complete creative, challenging and wacky missions for points and fun virtual prizes. Guaranteed belly laughs, bonding opportunities, and unforgettable memories!
You and your friends can also attempt to escape from a haunted mansion (https://bit.ly/2TMYozI) hosted by Martin from Surabaya, Indonesia. In this online escape-the-room adventure by investigating the mysterious, old haunted house, to uncover its dark secrets. As you navigate through the mansion together, you will have to rise to the challenge and solve the puzzles and riddles thrown your way. Do you have what it takes to get out alive?
Or you can also delve deep to uncover a murder mystery (https://bit.ly/2UVIi7z) with Rachel Burttram from Fort Myers, United States. This experience offers fun audience engagement that we hope sparks new friendships and a desire for more live-theatre performances!
LUXURIATE IN GOOD VIBES
If you're simply looking to spend time chilling out and relaxing together, there are plenty of options to explore too.
You can immerse yourselves in an intimate concert by world-class jazz musicians (https://bit.ly/3C6PBtM) with Theo from London, United Kingdom who has performed at world-famous venues including Royal Albert Hall in London, and in the United States of America (USA) at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC and the Lincoln Center in NYC.
You can also brighten up your day with a lighthearted laugh therapy session (https://bit.ly/3icER5d) hosted by Thomas from Lisbon, Portugal. This experience uses a modern technique adapted to your daily life. It starts with Pranayama yogic and mindful breathing to relax and create a synergy within the group. Then, pivot into exercises that trigger laughter. During this transition, Thomas will share theories and help you localize laughter within the body making you laugh more and more.
Or, you can sneak a peek at your future with a bit of mystical palm reading (https://bit.ly/3icCoaH) hosted by Salina from Roswell, USA. She is a highly reputable palm reader with over 25 years of expertise! The experience starts with an assessment of your palm (your life line, head line, heart line) and she then guides you through many other facets of your palm, providing actionable insights on your relationships/love, health, career, money, and more.
Visit www.airbnb.com/s/experiences/online to check out more.