Get your nature fix without going far

Plus: Dining bubbles are the new craze in NYC and how to eat your way through Thailand from your kitchen.

How is it already Friday again?! Well, I'm not complaining, because it means it's time for another Virtual Vacation — let's go! ✨   It's month six (SIX!) of quarantine and the travel itch has never felt so strong. The closest thing I've gotten to scratching it is by immersing myself in nature. Whether it's camping, hiking, or just sitting in the park with a good book, the change of scenery and fresh air gives me a hit of serotonin.    Luckily, even if you live in a big city you don't have to go very far to get your nature on. Whether you're in the Big Apple or a small town, how are you scratching your travel itch? Your Future Bucket List @amyzhenggg via IG 15 Of The Absolute Best Hiking Spots Near New York City Escape the skyscrapers and embrace the trees. Or rivers. Or mountains. I mean, the options are virtually endless.  Mission: Staycation via Damn Delicious  21 Easy Thai Recipes That Are Faster (And Tastier) Than Takeout Turn your kitchen into Thailand with one trip to the grocery store. Rate These Travel Activities And We'll Give You Your Dream Vacation Destination Are you usually wandering museums or laying on the beach? 16 Foods People From Around The World Consider To Be Traditionally "American" AKA a list of foods you have to eat when you visit the States. FORWARDED THIS NEWSLETTER?    Hello fellow traveler! Virtual Vacation is our way of bringing trips to you while you do your part by staying home. Once a week, we'll pop into your inbox with a little dose of wanderlust content, plus some tips on making quarantine feel a little more like vacay. Hit the button below to get updates!  Subscribe Now Your Window to the World @cafedusoleilnyc via IG A Restaurant In New York City Is Using "Dining Bubbles," So I Guess We're Living In A Sci-Fi Novel As cold weather approaches, restaurants are coming up with more creative ways to deal with the pandemic. Here's How A French Costco Is Different From An American One I mean, that cheese aisle though. 😍 TASTE BUD TRIP: FRANCE   French Onion Soup   This week officially rolled in a new season — soup season! Yes, fall is finally here, and with it comes the sudden desire to consume warm, comforting foods. So it's the perfect time to try your hand at a classic: this brothy, bready, and cheesy French onion soup. It's surprisingly simple, but packs enough flavor to transport you straight to Paris. View our privacy notice and cookie policy.     BuzzFeed, Inc. 111 E. 18th St. New York, NY 10003   We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a small share of sales from the links in this email.   Unsubscribe