Take A Break: Trip Videos Are Helpful And Keep Boredom At Bay During Trip Planning

Let’s face it.

Fantasizing is what got us in this enviable pickle to begin with.

Reading and dreaming about the warm Tuscan sun on our backs set us to scheming. The idea of treading historic footpaths dating back to the days of Roman emperors whetted our curiosity. Idyllic images of plump hams hanging and waiting to become a thin slice of prosciutto turned us into Pavlovian puppets.

So now we set about making the fantasy a reality. Still, all work and no play makes an enthusiastic trip planned a dull statistician. That’s where travel videos are a welcome diversion.

I’ve scoured the web to come up with a few websites that offer several free travel videos that encompass areas we will see in England and Italy. Take time out from planning to learn something from a visual resource. Sit back and fantasize, your trip is just around the corner!

TourVideos.com: This large collection of travel videos takes you along on actual bus, train and walking tours of the world’s greatest travel destinations. It gives an insightful look into group travel – and a broad stroke view of the environments.

View the England videos here; Italian tour videos are here.

RickSteves.com: The undisputed doge of European travel – with a penchant for Italy, is TV and radio host, author and tour operator Rick Steves. His website includes several of his full length television shows — plus links to other travel advice, guides and maps. His dry, tongue-in-cheek sense of humor keeps everything – and everyone – grounded. Check out his video clips from Great Britain and Italy here.