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Travel is a major goal for many people, but it can be inaccessible even in the best of times because of financial and mobility-related barriers. As unfortunate as it is, some people may never have the chance to visit all the places they want to. But VR allows its users to not only explore virtual worlds but also get a better understanding of their own.

Between 360-degree breakdowns of the world, guided tour videos, and documentaries, VR allows people to get closer to the places of their dreams than was previously possible. Many travel apps even include interactive features, so the users can feel like they're actually able to connect with different cultures and topography. As systems like the Oculus/ Meta Quest 2 become more widely available, and as programmers and cinematographers put more effort into advancing the technologies, travel will truly be possible without having to leave home.

Traveling While Black

Traveling While Black is an Emmy-nominated VR experience that talks about the process of traveling, specifically focusing on the barriers that have been put in place for Black populations, in history and in the present. The experience takes advantage of every benefit VR offers, which helps its message connect with the audience.

While this is not a documentary that focuses on the freedom of VR, it does try to get its users to think outside their own bodies and life experiences to see how other people can be limited in their own freedom. It tells an incredibly important story, which deserves to be heard by those who have now gained a deeper level of freedom through the digital realm.

For those looking for a way to walk around the world, Wander is the app to download. The app's primary function is to allow users to navigate the world similarly to Google Maps' StreetView, allowing them to enter an address and be transported to that spot. This can be a great way to explore new areas or look back on places you used to live.

In addition to immersive imagery, users can use the historical jumping feature to see what different areas looked like over the years. Many famous landmarks even have the ability to be explored from the inside, giving users the feeling that they're really there.

BRINK Traveler

BRINK Traveler gives users the ability to see some of the most amazing places on Earth from the comfort of their own homes. While there are currently only 17 locations for users to visit, the additional features make each one a true travel experience that may push them to travel in real life as well .

Virtual guides can explain the features and history of each spot, and an in-app camera allows users to take all the pictures they would want if they were to visit in person. Another great feature is the ability to travel in multiplayer mode, which lets users meet up with friends from anywhere while getting a remarkable view at the same time.

OtherSight is one of the most interactive travel apps out there because it specifically focused on including usable objects in every location. Currently, users only have the option of going to four different locations, but there's a lot that they can do at each one.

Users can visit churches, streets, and museums and really get a sense of how it feels to be there. The scale, texture, and movement qualities of interactive features are especially well done. While this is a fairly limited app at the moment, the developers are working on new locations, which can provide future explorations.

The Ocean might not be the first place people think of when they try to imagine their travel plans, but it is one of the great untapped resources on Earth. There is far more to be seen and discovered in the Ocean than there is on land, and Ocean Rift gives users the chance to explore that realm.

There are 14 different habitats to explore, which can be used as an educational program or one for relaxation, depending on the settings. The sea creatures are extremely detailed, and users can actually interact with many of them, giving the perspective of a true underwater safari. However, those with a fear of the ocean and its creatures may find some modes a little too realistic for their comfort level.

Blueplanet VR Explore

Blueplanet VR Explore is one of the most expensive travel apps, but that's in part because it is so extensive. The app allows its users to travel to 40 different cultural sites, with some offering the ability to interact with the landscape or even hang glide over it.

One of the best qualities of this app is the spacial breakdown, where users can truly explore the location. It is a physically navigable terrain, which creates a greater level of immersion than standard point-and-click systems. The one downside to the app, beyond its price, is that it takes up a lot of space, requiring a lot of memory and a strong internet signal while downloading.

Alcove is not technically a travel app, but it does offer a number of virtual tour experiences for free. The app itself is a virtual home, where users can download different in-app features depending on their interests. The travel features do include a number of tours on the ground, under the sea, and even in the sky, narrated by some of the most thorough guides available in VR.

The limitation of the app is that each experience is entirely pre-determined. There are no interactive features that would make it more immersive. However, given that it is free and has such incredible visual quality, that might be a sacrifice worth making.

National Geographic Explore VR

National Geographic Explore VR is a highly-interactive app that allows users to take on the role of a National Geographic photographer. They have the ability to travel to Machu Pichu or Antarctica, where they can navigate the landscape and take pictures of the many sights to see.

Users feel the strain of rowing boats and climbing cliffs, which makes for a more immersive experience . However, the quest is fairly pre-programmed, which means that individual decision-making is only possible in the pictures a user takes rather than in the experience as a whole. Coupled with another, more interactive app, this could be a great way to feel the travel in a way that images themselves cannot achieve.

Nature Treks VR

Nature Treks VR isn't overly concerned with realism, instead focusing on making a relaxing experience. Users have the ability to go on a walk on a variety of virtual paths, with exotic animals meandering by and control of the weather allowing the user to fit the experience to their preferences.

Because it isn't definitively located in any real-world locations , users have the ability to mold the world as they see fit, interacting with the trees to summon animals and controlling the sound levels to be more immersive or more relaxing. The detail work and spontaneity make it an engaging experience, though users should be aware that it is not intended to be a completely realistic one.

ecosphere is a photo-realistic breakdown of the Earth's most beautiful locations and the people that are working to protect them. Intended as a way to help the average person connect with the environmental crises of our time , these immersive documentaries show the importance of caring for the Earth before the damage is irreversible.

This is distinct from other user-directed travel apps but also provides a sense of depth and significance far beyond what other apps can offer. There are only a handful of experiences, but they go beyond visuals to explain what really matters about the different locations they portray. As an added bonus, the app is free, making these videos some of the most accessible ways for Oculus users to travel in VR.

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8 Best Oculus Quest 2 Travel Games and Experiences (Must Have)

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One of the wonders of virtual reality is that you get to explore entire worlds and have it feel as real as being there. Visually, anyway. One of these worlds is our very own, and if you’ve got an interest for exploring it in VR, you’re in the right place!

In this article I’m going to be talking about the 8 best Oculus Quest 2 travel games and experiences. Namely:

  • National Geographic Explore VR
  • 360 Travel Videos
  • Google Earth VR
  • Flow (Bonus Entry)

First, let’s talk about the native Oculus experiences in more detail so you can see where you want to be going!

1) National Geographic Explore VR

Spit on that virtual camera lens and wipe it clean as you experience the wonders in National Geographic Explore VR. As an explorer, you’ll have to visit locations and capture the same photographs as the one who came before you.

The VR experience that will have you demanding more. Like, seriously. The biggest criticism of the game is that it’s only got two locations for you to dive into.

  • An expedition to Antartica
  • Machu Picchu, Peru 

Although the game doesn’t have the best graphics out there, it’s still worth checking out by VR standards. Survive a snowstorm, keep still during a mummy worship, and experience much more with National Geographic Explore VR!

Since there’s not much replay value with only two locations, you might want to wait for a sale to really get the most bang for your buck.

Get National Geographic Explorer for $9.99 on Oculus Store

2) ecosphere

ecoshpere is a collection of fantastic 360-degree exploration videos. But they’re not your typical 360 videos!

The ones in ecosphere are beautifully narrated documentaries that add to the element of immersion. You have over 10 episodes to download and start your virtual adventure. Learn more about locations such as Africa, Malaysia, and Indonesia from the comfort of your Oculus Quest 2.

What’s even more is that ecosphere is getting constant support with new updates and features, so the future for 360 travel is looking really good on this app!

Get ecosphere for free on Oculus Store

There’s one big reason I’d like everybody to at least give Alcove a try: variety. Okay, there are two big reasons. It’s also free. But let’s talk about the first one more.

While not being big on high-end graphics, Alcove does a fantastic job of letting you go on a tour in virtual reality. The game includes virtual tours across hundreds of landscapes and beautiful sites around the world. Ride hot air balloons or go for long drives in VR.

What’s more is that you can even take to the seas of Australia and the Pacific Ocean!

That’s not even where the possibilities end. Alcove allows you to customize your personal vacation home in VR, and invite your friends over to appreciate it even more. 

Although the majority of minigames like Chess and Puzzles are single-player, Alcove is constantly receiving fresh updates and new features. The opportunity to do more with your friends may not be far off!

Get Alcove for free on Oculus Store

4) 360-Degree Travel Videos

These are the travel experiences you’re looking for if your main goal is to explore the world. Leaving out the gaming and interaction parts, 360-degree travel videos are available across the Internet and have plenty of thrill to offer.

How do they work? All you have to do is load the video from within your browser in your headset.

Oculus Browser will do just fine, but some Quest 2 users recommend using the Mozilla Firefox browser. They experience higher frame rates and an overall better VR tour experience.

Since the durations of many 360-degree tour videos are short, you can look for multiple videos and add them to a playlist. Then, simply hit play and let yourself be taken around the world from the comfort of your couch.

For your convenience, here are two of the best VR tour compilations I came across:

The best 360° aerial footage by AirPano. Part I – YouTube

Virtual Travel (VR Experience) – YouTube

Wander is not your average adventure app, not by a long shot. 

And by that, I mean that this app lets you travel in time. With a unique feature, you get to actually visit different areas at different points in time . See your hometown since you moved away or the construction of Dubai from a desert. 

The magic of this app also integrates Google Street view to give you a truly one of a kind experience.

Even with time travel being an amazing feature, it doesn’t mean you can’t travel in the present. Wander lets you visit the world without restrictions. Explore the Wonders of the World in VR and live the traveling dream you always had!

Get Wander for $9.99 on Oculus Store .

Best PCVR Travel Experiences for the Quest 2

Since we’re talking about the best travel experiences you can have on the Quest 2, it wouldn’t be fair to leave out the PCVR possibilities!

You can immerse yourself in PCVR experiences on your Quest 2 through PC streaming options such as Virtual Desktop or Oculus (Air) Link. If you are new to VR and want to know more about how these options work, check out this article .

6) Google Earth VR

First, let’s address the elephant in the room: Google Earth VR. When it comes to travelling experiences, everybody should have at least heard of this app.

Google Earth VR lets you travel the literal world in your VR body. You get to float around in any location and take in the marvelous sites created by man and nature anywhere!

As a bonus, this app comes with preloaded tours for selected locations like the Amazon River and The Grand Canyon. All you have to do is not forget to enjoy the ride.

So whether it’s the Eiffel Tower, Pyramids of Giza, or the entire Great Wall of China, Google Earth VR is something definitely worth trying out!

Did I mention it’s free? Get it from Steam now!

7) Realities

With additional add-ons that are just as free as the game, Realities is a mesmerizing historical VR experience.

This app takes you to a bunch of different locations that are incredibly detailed for a VR game and lets you explore what once was. Photorealism is at the core of Realities as it abandons the traditional 360-degree approach to VR experiences in favor of greater and more realistic immersion.

You’ll especially like this app if you’re interested in knowing what the less popular “tourist sites” are like!

Get to explore the chill of the Alcatraz prison, the lifelessness of Death Valley, and the ruins of old castles with Realities.

Get Realities for Free on Steam

8) Bonus Entry: Flow

Not everybody wants to travel for the fun, the thrill, or the exploration. Some people want to visit new locations for the serenity and to discover new ways to relax.

If your next trip across the world in VR is like that, then Flow is the app for you. The locations in this app revolve around what Iceland has to offer, mainly because of the natural scenery there . 

The features of Flow revolve around meditation and calmness. Even the chosen locations from around the world are an inspiration to help the human brain feel more calm.

There’s also a specially curated playlist to help VR enthusiasts make the most of their virtual vacation.

Recharge yourself in all the soothing experiences that Flow has to offer on the Quest 2!

Get Flow Free from SideQuest

Note! For more information on how to sideload an app onto your Quest 2, give this article a read.

That concludes my current list for the best travel experiences on the Quest 2. There are a few games that are currently only compatible with the Oculus Go that are slowly but surely making their way to the Quest 2.

Stay tuned for more, especially as new game releases and updates roll out! 

HARDWARE USED FOR TESTING AND WRITING THE ARTICLES : * Meta Quest 2 (My “daily driver” headset, which I absolutely love & recommend) * Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, Nvidia Geforce RTX 3060, 16GB RAM) * TP-Link Archer C6 (budget dedicated router for Air Link, see my full setup tutorial ) ESSENTIAL QUEST 2 COMFORT ACCESSORIES : * VR Cover Foam Replacement (one of the easiest & cheapest ways to improve headset comfort) * BoboVR M2 Head Strap (reduce pressure on your head and improve the overall fit of the headset)

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I am a software engineer and tech enthusiast. During my free time, I like to immerse myself in the world of virtual and augmented reality, which I believe will be more and more prominent in the years to come.

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The Best VR Apps for Travel

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Even the most avid tourist would have difficulty seeing all the globe has to offer, at least in person. We are fortunate to live at a time when a thousand-mile trip may begin with a single click. Where do you want to travel? What is Arches National Park? Tokyo? Kenya? With Oculus Quest, you can go almost anywhere without leaving your house. Simply grab your headphones and go someplace fresh. We’re unlocking the best VR apps for travel in this post.

Without the need for an airline ticket, a hotel reservation, or a pet sitter, we’ve compiled our favorite methods to go on your own VR journey. Bon (virtual) journey! If you’re new to the Metaverse or virtual reality, read our Explainer Guide so you can get started!

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If you want diversity, your search is over. Wander employs 360° photographs from across the globe to instantly transfer you to almost any location. Visit the Louvre and Smithsonian on the same afternoon. Discover the damaged cities of Chernobyl and Pripyat. Explore Indian trains or Hong Kong stairwells. You can also visit your childhood home briefly. Wander offers countless possibilities. It has multiplayer support, customized tours, personal Favorites lists, and the option to “travel through time” with old picture data. This makes it one of the most extensive VR travel options out there.

BRINK Traveler

BRINK Traveler is designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Embark on a journey to Earth’s most breathtaking locations, captured in full 3D through advanced photogrammetry. BRINK Traveler transports you to 12 unique destinations, including Death Valley, Arches National Park, Mount Whitney, Iceland’s Háifoss waterfall, and many others—with more to be added. Immerse yourself in your surroundings, take snapshots, and allow the virtual guide to enlighten you about the forces shaping the natural world. Explore more.

When the COVID-19 epidemic struck in 2020, the majority of people remained at home. However, a few of courageous documentarians braved the deserted streets with cameras to record the experience. When We Stayed Home is (hopefully) a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse of Paris, Venice, Jerusalem, and Tokyo, devoid of the typical swarms of visitors and in complete silence. Coupled with commentary from locals, such as a bookstore along the Seine, the episodes reflect the dread of the early epidemic, as well as the aspirations and anxieties for the future, coupled with incredibly breathtaking images of these renowned cities. The complete series is available on Oculus TV.

Rebuilding Notre Dame , an additional moment-in-time documentary, was produced after the 2019 fire that devastated the roof and spire of the renowned cathedral.

Surprisingly, the TARGO filmmakers had recorded footage of Notre Dame before the fire. This lets them show Notre Dame in all its beauty and contrast it with snippets after the disaster. It’s the best chance to see Notre Dame before the fire and maybe the only opportunity to witness the cathedral’s interior post-fire. Rebuilding Notre Dame also highlights past repair efforts, emphasizing the overall message that Notre Dame will rise again. Watch it on Oculus TV. Discover more.

VZfit allows users to travel the globe using Google Street View pictures. What is the twist?

You can do this either by using a bicycle or engaging in full-body exercise if you don’t have a stationary bike. Either way, you’ll get a good workout. VZfit utilizes your sense of adventure to make your workouts engaging, turning the curiosity about “What’s around the next corner?” into a motivation to come back. Ride your bicycle (or “exerboard”) over the Alps, following the Tour de France route, or take a long and winding journey from Maine to California across the United States—whatever keeps you interested. You can try VZfit for free for seven days, and after that, a monthly membership will cost $9.99 USD.

If you have ever desired to take photographs for National Geographic, now is your opportunity. With camera in hand, you will go to Machu Picchu and Antarctica in National Geographic Explore VR in pursuit of the ultimate magazine spread. Learn about the Inca Empire and the people who inhabited this ancient city as you explore the ruins of Machu Picchu’s mountaintop houses and places of worship. In Antarctica, you will use a kayak to locate and photograph an emperor penguin colony. Plus points if you wear your thickest winter coat in advance.

Tokyo Origami , the third and last Oculus television series on this list. It Comprises eight episodes, each of which focuses on a distinct facet of contemporary Tokyo living. In forty minutes, you will explore the video game stores in Akihabara. The fish markets with a sushi chef, and learn about tattoos, taboos, and more. It’s an astonishing collection recorded in 360° and intended to promote Japan in conjunction with the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Even after the Olympics are finished, Tokyo Origami remains a must-see.

Blueplanet VR Explore

This is the Grand Canyon. The Yosemite Falls Moon Residence Carlsbad Caverns. Blueplanet VR Explore contains a vast collection of photogrammetry, most of which is from the United States and a few other nations. It is possible to hang-glide over particular sites. Besides, You can explore a limited region (such as a canyon or a cave), or just appreciate the view from a single location. There are quite a few places to visit on your journey, with more than 40 locales (and more on the way).

To visit the locations in Puzzling Places , some effort will be required. Each of the namesake locations—whether it be a beach resort, a derelict railway car, a quaint Japanese restaurant, a grandiose Swedish palace, or anything else—begins as anywhere from 25 to 400 pieces. Besides,iIt is your responsibility to reconstruct them, paying close attention to minute details such as the pattern on the floor, how the light strikes various portions of the roof, etc. Details so minute and unimportant that they are frequently overlooked. Once the last piece is in place, you are left with a small replica of the actual site. It combines elements of jigsaw puzzles and model-building and is quite relaxing.

From 1942 through 1944, eight individuals lived in a tiny Amsterdam attic. You can now visit it in VR, or at least a digital facsimile of it. However, step through the concealed entrance and into the “Secret Annex,” where Anne Frank and her family and companions hid during World War II. The Anne Frank House VR tour is led by extracts from Anne Frank’s diary, providing background on each room, the people who lived there, and the remarkable circumstances they endured.

Egypt VR 360

If you’re planning a trip to Egypt and want to explore the country’s most iconic landmarks before you arrive, Egypt VR 360 is the perfect travel app for you. With this app, you can take a virtual tour of over a hundred locations. It includes the Sphinx, Philae Temple, Sultan Hassan Mosque, and modern luxury hotels. Egypt VR 360 is simple to use and well-designed, with a row of locations and a brief description. To get a closer look, tap on a destination and the VR icon.

Using this app, you can pinpoint exactly where you want to go next time you visit Egypt in person. So, if you’re looking for a convenient and informative way to explore the country’s famous landmarks, be sure to download Egypt VR 360.

Alcove, not your typical travel app, provides several free virtual tour experiences. Users can download various in-app features based on their interests. The app offers a variety of tours, including aerial, undersea, and ground tours, narrated by some of the most knowledgeable VR guides.

The app’s limitation is that each experience is completely predetermined. It lacks interactive features that would make it more immersive. Given that it is free and has such incredible visual quality, that sacrifice might be worth it.

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Nature Treks VR

Nature Treks VR prioritizes creating a relaxing experience rather than focusing on realism. It offers virtual paths where users can enjoy the presence of exotic animals and control the weather. Users have the ability to interact with trees to summon animals and adjust sound levels. Although the attention to detail and spontaneity contribute to an engaging experience, users should be aware that it may not be entirely realistic.

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Tour It Virtual app 

Tour It Virtually is a mobile app and website that offers a virtual tour of India’s famous locations. The app provides users with helpful details on each destination’s history, layout, and tourism advice. Whether you want to learn about India’s rich cultural heritage or explore its breathtaking landscapes, this app covers you.

To use the VR feature, navigate through the application to a destination you want to see. Tap the image at the top of its informative profile, and your smartphone will quickly switch to VR mode.

Although the app may have some minor glitches, the VR experience is smooth and immersive enough to make it a worthwhile investment. With Tour It Virtually, you can explore India’s winning locations up close and learn about its unique culture. So, download the app today and start your virtual tour of India.

Embark on your first virtual getaway with OtherSight, where you have the freedom to choose from a selection of four captivating locations. From the breathtaking tranquility of a tropical island to the bustling streets of a vibrant metropolis, each destination is carefully crafted to provide a unique and authentic experience.

What sets OtherSight apart is the abundance of activities and possibilities within each location. Feel the sand between your virtual toes as you engage in a thrilling game of beach volleyball on the tropical island. Stroll through the bustling marketplace of the vibrant metropolis, interacting with the local vendors and sampling delicious street food. Climb to the top of a majestic mountain peak and marvel at the breathtaking panoramic view that stretches out before you.

Relax River VR

Relax River VR is a virtual reality app that lets you explore detailed environments from the comfort of your own home. Unlike other apps, it’s solely dedicated to VR technology, so you’ll need the appropriate gear to access it. Once you’ve launched the app, you’ll be transported to a serene and immersive world full of waterfalls, ruins, and stunning landscapes. Although there are occasional ads, it’s a simple, easy-to-use app that offers a relaxing experience. The graphics are realistic and colorful, with clear inspiration from real-life destinations.

Sites in VR

You’ll find a wide range of destinations on this handy app, from waterfalls to ancient tombs. To begin with, Sites in VR offers fascinating and high-quality images in 3D and 360 degrees too.

However, if your interest is specifically virtual reality, just go onto the image you want and tap the VR icon. When you put on the headset with your phone mounted, you’ll get to feel like you’re there in person.

The app’s settings are fully adjustable too. Tailor your experience by changing the VR brightness, screen rotation, tool visibility, and more. Pairing it with extra handy travel planning apps can help you prepare for the perfect trip.

When it comes to envisioning travel plans, the vast and enigmatic Ocean may not be the first destination that springs to mind. Yet, beneath its shimmering surface lies a world of unparalleled beauty and untapped treasures waiting to be discovered. Enter Ocean Rift, an extraordinary app that offers users a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the deep blue like never before.

Dive into a realm where the Ocean becomes your playground, where the mysteries of the deep are unveiled, and breathtaking marine life thrives in abundance. Ocean Rift transcends the limitations of traditional land-based exploration, revealing a realm far more captivating and diverse than what meets the eye.

Nepal VR is a travel app that showcases a popular vacation spot. The app contains a collection of images that can be viewed in both normal and virtual reality mode.

To switch to virtual reality mode, simply tap the VR icon located at the bottom of the app’s display. Although the navigation may be a bit awkward, the scenes are worth the effort. You can immerse yourself in temples, museums, and festivals, and access info bubbles for convenient descriptions and historical or cultural facts.

Although there is room for improvement, Nepal VR is an easy way to explore the country. Relax and discover important locations while learning about its society. As a virtual traveler, you can expand your knowledge of the world.

Google Earth VR

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey across the globe with 3d travel apps? Look no further than Google Earth VR, the remarkable application designed specifically for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Prepare to be awe-struck as you soar through space, only to land in any corner of our beautiful planet, all from the comfort of your virtual reality headset.

With Google Earth VR, the world becomes your playground. Imagine having the power to explore iconic landmarks, bustling cities, and natural wonders with just a few simple gestures. Utilizing the intuitive controls of your VR device, you can effortlessly zoom in and out, providing a captivating bird’s eye perspective of any location that piques your curiosity.

Within VR is a fantastic app that provides an immersive virtual reality experience on mobile devices. It has a wide range of videos available, featuring both real and animated worlds, complete with audio. Real-life options include North Korea, Hong Kong, Rwanda, and the Olympic National Park.

To begin, simply select a video that catches your eye, and a profile will appear, offering a description and buttons to share, download, and stream the production. If you choose the stream option, you can decide to watch it in VR or normal mode.

Whether you enjoy documentaries, spacewalks, or horror stories, Within VR has something to captivate you, for durations ranging from four minutes to two hours. As more productions are added regularly, it’s a must-have VR app to keep on your device.

Dream of conquering peaks like Everest? Professionals train for years before attempting this feat. But now, Everest VR allows you to experience the climb realistically.

This immersive app puts you in the shoes of those few dedicated climbers. Feel the monumental efforts required to reach the planet’s highest point. “Immerse in the Everest Virtual Reality Experience, an award-winning 8K 3D journey. Relive expeditions vividly through Dome projection or VR headsets. Enjoy globally in Museums, Classrooms, Corporates, and on Vive Infinity.

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From Everest’s summit to ocean depths, theBlu takes you on a different adventure. Uncover the mysteries of the vast ocean, where 95% of life remains undiscovered.

Exploring habitats and encountering ocean life emphasizes the need for a clean environment to protect these creatures from extinction. Immerse in theBlu VR series, exploring ocean wonders and encountering awe-inspiring species. The game will give you more than your expectation. 

You will be able to witness undersea migration near a coral reef. Explore the deep ocean’s iridescent realm. Additionally, you will be able to dive into the Caribbean’s sunlit waters, encountering its supreme creature.

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National Geographic VR

Discover the world’s wonders through National Geographic’s VR app. Witness endangered species in their natural habitat, explore ocean depths, and unravel South Americas’ ancient civilizations.

To overcome recent errors, explore National Geographic Explore VR. Walk in the shoes of an explorer, visiting Antarctica and Machu Picchu. 

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Embark on an epic National Geographic adventure! Explore Antarctica’s icy wonders, kayak around icebergs, conquer an immense ice shelf, and brave a snowstorm to find a lost penguin colony. Then, journey to Machu Picchu, Peru, where you’ll witness digital reconstructions of the ancient Inca citadel, engage in mummy worship, savor sacred chicha, and encounter alpacas. Follow in Hiram Bingham’s footsteps with captivating interactive experiences, all while capturing photos for National Geographic magazine. An immersive family journey to explore the world from the comfort of home. Try the game and see it yourself. 

Qantas VR: Journey through Australia

Our world exploration VR list concludes with Qantas VR, spotlighting Australia. This app showcases key landmarks like the sacred Uluru, offering a unique Down Under experience. Discover Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Kakadu, and Australian outback. You will be fly the Qantas A380, join pilots in the cockpit, witness take-offs and landings. Travel virtually to Hamilton Island and LA’s International First Lounge with Qantas VR. You will have a never had before experience. 

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How You Can Use Apple Vision Pro to travel?

Apple Vision Pro, the latest assistive technology from Apple, can be a valuable companion for travelers, particularly those with visual impairments. While not specifically designed for travel, its features offer unique benefits that can enrich your journey.

1. Stabilized Content with Travel Mode: Airplane environments can be challenging for AR devices due to constant movement. To address this, Apple Vision Pro features a “Travel Mode” that stabilizes the displayed content. This allows you to enjoy movies, games, or even continue working on documents without disruptions caused by airplane movements.

2. Object and Text Recognition: Apple Vision Pro’s object and text recognition capabilities can be helpful for navigating unfamiliar airports or transportation hubs. By pointing your device, you can hear descriptions of objects and surroundings, including signage, shops, and even wayfinding information. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals with low vision or complete blindness.

3. Assistance with Daily Tasks: Apple Vision Pro can simplify everyday tasks while traveling. It can identify and describe food items on your plate, helping you navigate restaurant menus. Additionally, it can read text labels on medication bottles or travel documents, ensuring you have the correct information readily available.

Important Safety Note: Remember, Apple Vision Pro is not a substitute for traditional assistive devices like guide dogs or canes. While it can provide valuable assistance, it’s crucial to prioritize safety and remain aware of your surroundings while traveling.

Apple Vision Pro offers a range of features that can enhance the travel experience for individuals with visual impairments. From stabilized content to object and text recognition, it can provide greater independence and support during your journeys.

Why People Will Love To Travel Using The Best VR apps For Travel?

3d travel apps offer a unique and immersive experience for users. With the advancement in technology, VR travel apps are becoming increasingly popular among travelers who want to explore new destinations and experiences. There are several reasons why people will love to use VR travel apps, including:

Couples using VR travel apps for travelling to their favorite places.

Experience destinations before visiting

One of the most significant advantages of VR travel apps is that they allow users to explore a destination before visiting in person. This can be particularly useful for travelers who are trying to decide where to go on their next trip. By using VR travel apps, users can get a feel for the local culture, geography, and attractions, making it easier to plan their itinerary and decide whether the destination is right for them.

Cost-effective

Traveling can be expensive, and not everyone has the financial means to go on frequent trips. VR travel apps offer a cost-effective alternative, allowing users to experience different destinations from the comfort of their own home. This can be especially appealing for those who are on a tight budget or who are unable to travel due to physical limitations. With VR travel apps, users can explore different parts of the world, learn about new cultures and traditions, and even try local cuisine, all from the comfort of their homes. This provides a low-cost, accessible way to experience the excitement of travel and explore new destinations. Looking for the best VR to buy? Check out   Quest 2 Vs PSVR 2: which one is better?

3d travel apps have a broad appeal and can be enjoyed by anyone who wants to experience the thrill of travel from the comfort of their homes. They offer a unique way to explore new destinations, learn about different cultures, and experience the beauty of the world without having to leave one’s home. Whether you’re physically unable to travel, have a fear of flying, or just want to explore new destinations, VR travel apps offer a fun and exciting way to experience the world around us.

Immersive experience

 VR travel apps provide an immersive experience, allowing users to feel as if they are actually in the destination. With 360-degree views, users can explore their surroundings, interact with virtual objects and people, and even participate in activities, such as hiking or skydiving.

VR travel apps are incredibly convenient, as users can explore destinations at any time and from anywhere. This makes them ideal for people who are unable to travel frequently or who have limited time.

Educational

VR travel apps can also be educational, providing users with a wealth of information about different destinations and their history. This can be particularly useful for students and educators, who can use VR travel apps to learn about different cultures and historical events.

Who will get the most benefits from VR travel apps? 

VR travel apps have gained popularity in recent years, as more and more people seek to experience the thrill of travel without leaving the comfort of their homes. These apps provide users with an immersive virtual reality experience that transports them to different parts of the world, allowing them to explore new destinations, landmarks, and cultures.

VR Travel Apps will open new doors for disabled people

One group that will especially enjoy VR travel apps is people who have limited mobility or physical disabilities. For people who are unable to travel due to medical or other reasons, VR travel apps offer an opportunity to experience the thrill of travel without leaving their homes. With these apps, they can visit destinations that they might not be able to explore in real life, such as inaccessible natural wonders or remote historical sites. You can try VR from different companies. What about trying an Apple VR  device. 

Another group that may enjoy VR travel apps is people who have a fear of flying or other forms of transportation. With a VR headset, users can virtually travel to different destinations without having to experience the anxiety that often accompanies air travel or other transportation methods. This provides a great way to get a taste of what it’s like to travel to far-off destinations without the stress and discomfort of actual travel.

Enhance travel planning

 VR travel apps can enhance travel planning by allowing users to visualize different destinations and attractions before visiting. This can help users to better plan their itinerary and make the most of their time while traveling.

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Final Words

In conclusion, VR travel apps offer a unique and immersive experience for users, making them an excellent option for travelers who want to explore new destinations and experiences. With its many advantages, including cost-effectiveness, increased accessibility, and educational benefits, it’s easy to see why VR travel apps are becoming increasingly popular among travelers. Whether you’re planning a trip or simply want to escape the everyday routine, VR travel apps are a great way to explore the world and discover new adventures.

Can you use VR to travel?

Yes, virtual reality (VR) technology allows users to virtually travel to various destinations. With the use of a VR headset or other specialized equipment, individuals can immerse themselves in a 360-degree travel experience without 

physically leaving their location.

How can VR help tourism?

VR can be a valuable tool for the tourism industry. It enables tourism providers to showcase their products and services by creating virtual tours, previews, or reviews of destinations, accommodations, and activities. This technology allows potential travelers to get a more immersive and realistic preview of what a particular destination or travel experience has to offer.

Will virtual reality replace tourism?

While VR can offer a temporary fix for travelers, particularly during times of travel restrictions like the COVID-19 pandemic, it is unlikely to replace traditional tourism entirely. Travel and tourism offer tangible experiences that engage multiple senses, such as taste and smell, which VR cannot fully replicate. VR may serve as a complementary tool in the travel industry, but it cannot fully replace the sensory richness of real-world travel.

Why is VR good for business?

VR offers numerous advantages for businesses. It can improve marketing, collaboration, and education by creating engaging work environments, increasing employee productivity, and providing safe and controlled settings for training and experimentation. VR technology has the potential to transform the way businesses operate, communicate, and train their employees.

Can we use VR without a phone?

Yes, you can use standalone VR headsets that do not require a PC or smartphone. These wireless headsets, like the Meta Quest, can be worn on the head, allowing users to start VR experiences without the need for a phone or computer. This makes standalone VR headsets a convenient option for on-the-go virtual reality experiences.

What VR headset is best for virtual travel?

The Meta Quest 3 is considered one of the best VR headsets for virtual travel in 2023. The Quest 2 is also a budget-friendly option that is still available for purchase. These VR headsets provide users with immersive experiences in virtual worlds, making them suitable for various applications, including virtual travel. However, VR technology is still evolving, and the choice of the best headset may depend on individual preferences and requirements.

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Travel the earth from your easy chair with these 11 vr apps and sites.

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This isn’t a far-off technology, either. There are several virtual travel apps already available, and companies such as Qantas, British Airways, and Marriott have already started experimenting with it as a marketing tool. On the consumption end, YouTube and Facebook are just a handful of the major sites that now support 360-degree content.

But even if you have no plans to physically go anywhere, VR is a fantastic video-based medium for armchair wanderlust. It takes the Google Street View approach of dragging your mouse around 360-degree photos, and transforms it into an immersive experience in which you can explore those environments in greater detail. You can travel to places you may never be able to go (or want to), including destinations that are off-limits to tourists or simply dangerous. And when you add narration from a tour guide to those videos, the experience becomes that much greater.

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While video resolution quality isn’t there yet — depending on the production quality, viewing through VR goggles and headsets can be nauseating — it’s getting better. As we experienced back in 2015 with Marriott’s “VRoom Service,” using the  Samsung Gear VR , the audio-visual “sensory experience” did make us feel as if we’re there (pardon the cliché). Expect to see more content uploaded in the near future, including a mix of professional, high-quality videos and those shot by consumers on their phones or cameras.

So if you’ve purchased a VR headset with your new Galaxy phone, or were sent a cardboard viewer as part of a promotion , here are a few sites and apps that will give you a taste of virtual travel.

Google Earth VR

Have you ever wanted to fly around the world? Google Earth’s VR app for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive does that and so much more  — virtually, of course. Google Earth VR starts you off in space, but you can zoom in on any part of the globe and, within seconds, you’ll have a bird’s eye view of the locale in question. With a simple long press and drag of your controller, you can fly from the top of the Eiffel Tower to the inside of Disney World — and it happens quicker than you might expect.

If you need inspiration for your next adventure, Google provides tours of famous landmarks, along with themed destinations. You can even go from day to night — just point to the sky and swipe. You can also type in an address and Google Earth VR will transport you to said destination, where you can capture and save snapshots of what you see.

In Boulevard (formerly WoofbertVR), you can explore 3D renderings of various museums and cultural sites located throughout England and San Francisco. However, the app allows you to do more than merely look around. You can access a virtual tablet with the tap of a button, which will provide you with textual information on what you are looking at and allow you to to take a brief audio tour. It can even show you which exhibits you can further engage with.

For instance, if you tap on Édouard Manet’s famous 19th century painting,  A Bar at the Folies-Bergère , you’ll be transported beyond the frame and into an animated reimagining of the events depicted in the painting. Or, if you tap on a 1969 photo of painter Helen Frankenthaler, you’ll be able to walk around a 3D rendering of her minimalist workspace, giving you the feeling you just stepped into a memory. If you’re looking to indulge in fine art on your next trip abroad, Boulevard might be right up your ally.

Virtual reality has turned photo galleries into 3D experiences. Gala360 consists of a collection of shots culled from professional photographers, all of which allow you to examine events, museums, landmarks, and different locales with a mere swipe of your finger.

You can walk around and explore the cavernous lava tubes of Hawaii, for example, or take in the breathtaking views of Yosemite National Park. Certain experiences even have audio commentary, providing you further context about what you’re seeing as you scroll through the app’s various photos. Many of these experiences are free, though, premium content will cost you a $1 a month.

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For its YouTube page, German airliner Lufthansa created several 360-degree on-location videos in Beijing, Hong Kong, Miami, New York, San Francisco, and Tokyo. Each 46-minute clip lets you pan around a notable area in each of those cities, such as Wan Chai Street Market in Hong Kong or Lombard Street in San Francisco. You don’t need a VR viewer, although it’s more immersive if you use the YouTube Android app with Google Cardboard viewer.

Action cam maker GoPro is getting into the VR game in a big way. Its Odyssey uses 16 Hero4 Black  cameras to capture an 8K panoramic video, and its consumer-friendly 360 camera, the Fusion , is coming soon. Of course, GoPro’s videos are short of amazing, and its 360-degree ones are no exception. From surfing in Tahiti to riding a BMW bike on the rooftops of Gran Canaria and inside an Indycar over the Golden Gate Bridge. Check out the personal New York City tour with photographer and Instagrammer, Neil Britto. GoPro won’t be the only big camera company getting into VR: Samsung ,  Nikon , and Ricoh all have 360 cameras, and we can expect to see content from them. The New York Times, for example, has a series of 360-degree videos created using the Samsung Gear 360.

Chances are, most of us will never experience space travel in our lifetime, let alone journey to Mars. Thanks to thousands of images that have been transmitted back to Earth from its Sojourner and Curiosity rovers, NASA was able to put together 360-degree videos and images of what walking on Mars would be like. The most recent panorama comes from the Curiosity Mars Rover, from a site known as Ogunquit Beach .

As its name would suggest, Ascape is a VR app that’s dedicated entirely to travel. Available as an app for both Android or iOS, and viewable on a phone or VR viewer, Ascape has a bunch of 360-degree video and photo tours — from the Star Wars parade at Disneyland Hong Kong to reindeer racing in Norway — and are neatly categorized (called “collections”). You will need to download each experience, which could take up a chunk of space on your phone.

Littlstar is a VR “cinema network” hosting a variety of 360-degree photos and videos, available on the web or via its app for Android or iOS. Its aerial and travel categories contain numerous content from around the world, including videos from Discovery and National Geographic. When you’re looked through all the travel videos, check out the many others, including tech, sports, cars, and fashion.

Like Littlstar, YouVisit lets you experience its content on the web (through a web browser or the Oculus Rift) or with a VR headset via its app for iPhone or Android . YouVisit has a variety of interesting travel-related 360-degree photos and videos, from the Ayautthaya temples of Thailand to the Louvre Museum in Paris and helicopter ride over New York City. You can even get onboard the Carnival Breeze and explore the different parts of the cruise ship.

Wild Within

Destination B.C., an agency that promotes tourism in Canada’s British Columbia, launched a virtual reality experience called “ Wild Within ,” which explores the natural areas of this western province. In the videos, the viewer travels through the Broughton Archipelago of the Great Bear Rainforest, but has the option of taking one of two paths — the coastline or up a mountain. Wild Within was first developed for the Oculus Rift on a desktop, but it’s now available as an app for iOS or Android .

Discovery is one of the major media companies to dive into virtual reality. Last August, it launched its Discovery VR initiative  that lets users experience TV shows like Gold Rush , Survivorman , Puppy Bowl , and MythBusters , in an immersive manner. Besides exploring the exotic locales, you can swim with sharks, ski downhill with Bode Miller, or learn to forage for food, for example. Discovery VR content can be watched online, but it’s best via a phone and Google Cardboard or similar viewer, or Samsung Gear VR (via Oculus store).

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Traveling can be a stressful experience, but with the right tools at your disposal, it can be a breeze. If you own a Meta Quest 2 VR headset and enjoy exploring new destinations, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll be discussing the top five must-have travel apps for Meta Quest 2 owners that will enhance your experience and make traveling a smoother ride.

1. Google Maps VR

Google Maps VR is an essential app for any traveler because it allows you to explore the world in 360-degree view. With Google Maps VR, you can explore famous landmarks, cities, and even visit the most popular attractions around the world. By simply holding up your Meta Quest 2 headset, you can immerse yourself in a virtual world and navigate through different streets or areas, without ever leaving your couch. This app is perfect for travel enthusiasts who want to plan their next trip or preview a destination before booking their trip.

TripIt is an all-in-one travel planning app that can keep you organized during your entire trip. With TripIt, you can store all of your important travel documents in one place, including flight itineraries, hotel reservations, and rental car bookings. This app will also alert you of any changes or delays in your trip, allowing you to make any necessary adjustments quickly. As a Meta Quest 2 owner, you can get the full experience with an immersive view of your trip itinerary.

3. Airbnb VR

If you’re looking for unique accommodations during your travels, Airbnb VR is the perfect app for you. With Airbnb VR, you can explore different apartments, houses, and rooms in 3D, providing a realistic experience of your future stay. This app also allows you to communicate with your host directly, giving you a chance to ask any questions about the property before booking. As a Meta Quest 2 owner, you can visualize your stay and feel more confident with your booking decision.

4. LoungeBuddy

Traveling can be exhausting, especially if you’re waiting for hours at the airport. With LoungeBuddy, you can find an airport lounge, and relax before your flight departs. This app offers discounts on lounge access, and also provides various amenities such as free Wi-Fi, snacks, drinks, and showers. As a Meta Quest 2 owner, you can use this app to explore the lounge and select the one that suits your needs.

5. Postcard Creator

Finally, Postcard Creator is an app that allows you to send personalized postcards to your friends and family while you travel. With this app, you can take a photo of your destination and create a customized postcard to send back home, without ever leaving your hotel room. This app is perfect for travelers who want to share their experiences with their loved ones or simply capture a memory of their trip.

Traveling with a Meta Quest 2 VR headset doesn’t have to be limited to playing video games or watching movies. With the right apps, you can enhance your travel experience and make the most of your trip. By downloading Google Maps VR, TripIt, Airbnb VR, LoungeBuddy, and Postcard Creator, you can plan your itinerary, find unique accommodations, relax before your flight, and even send a personalized postcard to your loved ones. Happy travels!

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10 of the Best Virtual Reality Travel Experiences

  With the time and expense required to travel being prohibitive to many, there are alternative ways of indulging your wanderlust – including via the burgeoning world of Virtual Reality.

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There are a huge number of VR companies all vying to create ever more unique experiences for consumers – and one of the biggest growth categories has been travel. And what better time to get a taste of exploration and adventure from the comfort of your living room, equipped only with a VR headset, than now, when travel is a luxury that many just can’t stretch to? We’ve picked out 10 of the best virtual reality travel experiences currently on the market.

So which VR headset should you go for? Our favourite is the Meta Quest 3, which launched onto the market in mid-2023 and is the successor to the Meta Quest 2. For immersive games and travel experiences, we believe the Meta Quest 3 is destined to become the leading VR headset over the coming years. It’s pretty affordable, too, and unlike other headsets, doesn’t require cords or a computer. You can purchase the Meta Quest 3 at Amazon.com.

Guided Meditation VR

Developed by Cubicle Ninjas, Guided Meditation VR is designed to bring peace, joy, and calm back into your daily life by teaching you ancient meditation practices in a cutting-edge way. It features over 40 lush environments to escape the everyday, 30-plus hours of guided meditations on anxiety, depression, maternity, resilience, sleep and zen, and hundreds of hours of calming musical audio tracks to help enhance your meditation experience. Users can also customise their sessions to their own specific preferences and needs, including the option to switch into Motion mode and gently float through beautiful vistas like you would on a lazy river, leaving the worries of your life behind before returning calmer and stronger.

PRICE £10.99 HEADSETS Meta Quest 3

Be anywhere in the world with anyone, instantly, in this captivating game developed by Wooorld Inc. Visit hundreds of cities, architectural landmarks, natural wonders, and vacation spots in incredible 3D detail, and get tips about the best places to visit, the hidden gems, where to get the best food and all the tourist traps to avoid. You can also create your own 3D avatars with face and body tracking and test your worldly knowledge by guessing where you are after being teleported to 5 random locations, with only the landscape, flora, architecture, and road signs for clues. The game can played as collaboratively as you wish, with options to explore the world with friends and meet new people, or hop into a Solo World without any distractions.

PRICE Free HEADSETS Meta Quest 3

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Blueplanet VR Explore

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Highlighting sacred and fragile locations of natural beauty and cultural heritage, Blueplanet VR Explore  is a collection of remarkable places across the world. With freedom to move around and explore, the virtual reality experiences are captured in volumetric 3D with great detail and accuracy. The scenes look and feel like these places do in real life, and enable you to freely move around to enjoy and explore these remarkable, fragile, and priceless environments. Concern for the environment often comes from direct experience, and being as close as we can get to experiencing a sense of actually being there, Blueplanet can help encourage people to appreciate and protect these treasures.

PRICE £18.99 HEADSETS Meta Quest 3

BRINK Traveler

Travel to some of the world’s most amazing natural wonders in fully immersive 3D and feel like you’re really there in this awe-inspiring game by Brink XR. Step into a scene akin to a postcard as you visit a total of 28 (with more on their way) of the most breathtaking places on Earth. In-game highlights include room-scale walkable areas in each destination, a virtual guide and assistant to learn about where you’re visiting, and the chance to shoot photos to share with friends. You can either play the game solo or with friends and family in multiplayer mode.

PRICE £11.99 HEADSETS Meta Quest 3

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National Geographic Explore VR

Created in partnership with National Geographic, a world-leading society in the fields of geography, cartography and exploration, this magical VR experience invites you to discover two of the most iconic locations on Planet Earth. Don your explorer hat and head to Antarctica for an exhilarating expedition. Navigate around icebergs in a kayak, climb a vast ice shelf and survive a snowstorm as you hunt for a lost emperor penguin colony. Visit the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru and get immersed in amazing digital reconstructions of the legendary site. Witness mummy worships, raise a cup of sacred chicha and encounter cute and furry alpacas as you match Hiram Bingham’s photographs from when he rediscovered the citadel. Be sure to take a camera as your best snaps may even make it into the prestigious National Geographic magazine.

PRICE £7.99 HEADSETS Meta Quest 3

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The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

Fans of the hugely popular TV blockbuster The Walking Dead can now join the world of zombies in this new VR adventure. Travel through the ruins of New Orleans as you fight, scavenge, and survive, each day unravelling another mystery lurking within the city’s historic quarters. Encounter desperate factions and lone survivors who could be friend or foe. Whether you help others or take what you want by force, every choice you make has consequences. What kind of survivor will you be for the people of NOLA? Scavenge for anything that you can; weapons, food, tools, and clues. Be wary of the living and the dead, with spatial audio drawing attention to any loud noise. Craft makeshift gear out of scrapped material; blades, guns, medicine, and more. Test your morals and make difficult choices for yourself and others. It’s all here, bringing the small screen to life in a big way.

PRICE £29.99 HEADSETS Meta Quest 3

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Narrated by award-winning actress Anna Friel, this trail-blazing VR series opens the door to some of the planet’s wildest environments while redefining the limits of 3D-180 cameras. Meet the humans protecting our most precious wildlife, explore the great savannahs of Kenya, discover the ancient jungles of Borneo and dive into the rich coral reefs of Raja Ampat. Encounter elephants, orangutans, manta rays and some incredible humans, all in stunning cinematic footage filmed from the air and deep into the ocean. The series was produced in partnership with World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF),

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The world is your oyster with this interactive, immersive VR experience that’s designed to be played by the whole family. There’s global travel and adventure in which your friends and family can join city tours, hot air balloon rides, back-country road trips, and plenty more. Or you can simply kick back and relax, practice meditation and get back to nature – all in the company of a guide or going solo, if you prefer. Other features include photo sharing, soundtracks, a range of fun games and media customisation.

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Rome Reborn: The Pantheon

Created by Flyover Zone, an American company specialising in virtual travel applications that present the world’s most important cultural heritage sites and monuments, Rome Reborn is one of five applications that present different areas of ancient Rome. This particular one transports users over the entire ancient city, focussing on the Pantheon, perhaps the best-preserved building from antiquity. In the company of two virtual guides, you’ll get to explore the exterior forecourt and interior sanctuary of the reconstructed complex as you listen and learn about the Pantheon’s design and decoration, as well as the nature of the religious cult once housed within it.

PRICE £3.99 HEADSETS Currently only available on Oculus Rift

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Monte Fitzroy is Argentina’s most famous mountain landmark and is even used as the logo for outdoor retailer, Patagonia. It is a place that immediately evokes a sense of adventure. At the foot of the mountain is a beautiful and remote glacial lake known as Laguna Sucia. Most people who visit Monte Fitzroy view it from a location that is much easier to access. Laguna Sucia requires a much tougher hard-to-access trail that culminates in one of the most beautiful and remote glacial lakes in existence. You are rewarded with a sense of almost meditative stillness as you approach this untouched natural amphitheatre. This VR experience utilises Pterovision, a 3D technology that integrates computational photography, 360 Video, and gaming and allows you to take off like a bird, fly around the lake, visit the waterfalls along the edge, and fly over glacial formations beneath the mountain peaks. Numerous narrations will tell you about the challenges we faced when filming in this location, as well as educate you about the geology, culture, and history.

PRICE $2.99 HEADSETS Currently only available on Oculus Rift 

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Gala360 – Travel & Relax

Taking you on awe-inspiring virtual adventures across the globe, Gala360 is the result of the magic touch of an array of exceptionally talented photographers who have captured their globe-trotting trips in all their glory before being rendered into VR form. In professional 6K resolution, more than 300 tours around the world are featured, with some also including narration which allows you to listen to the stories behind the trips. Most of the tours are free, but you can pay a small fee to unlock more.

PRICE Free HEADSETS Currently only available on Oculus Go (soon available on Quest 2)

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IMO we’re on track to be living some version of Ready Player One relatively soon.

By the way if you haven’t read that book OMG doooo it ! One of my personal favorites.

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There’s a new list of VR travel apps here if you’re interested in some options specifically for the Quest.

I have an Oculus Quest . It’s definitely not the most robust VR headset option, but probably the biggest draw for me about the Quest was not being attached to anything by a cord, and being able to travel with it and use it anywhere .

Right now there’s a whole other advantage to VR: Traveling, without actually going anywhere, because 2020.

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VR Adventures in the Age of ‘Rona

There are a lot of VR games, apps , and videos out there. Which you can use depends on the headset you have access to. The Oculus Go has some games that aren’t compatible with the Oculus Quest, and visa versa.

The good news is that game and app libraries for all VR platforms are growing constantly.

So when many of us are stuck at home for a good chunk of our days, going slowly insane from staring at the same. rooms. day. in. and. day. out . VR offers some awesome escapes while keeping the risk of getting Covid to a happy minimum.

Once you’re ready to get back out into the real world – here’s a list of 50 great travel apps to get you started!

Oculus Quest Games for Virtual Exploration

There are a lot of great VR games out there (Beatsaber is seriously addicting) but for the sake of this post I’ve put together a list of the best VR travel apps and games.

I should probably give a bit of a disclaimer here: This is a relatively non-traditional VR travel list. The Quest doesn’t have a ton of purely travel-centric games, so I found ones that scratch the wanderlust itch, even if they’re not strictly “travel” genre.

I also went a little outside the box when picking apps for the other Oculus headsets as well, because some of the best vr games and apps for avid adventurers , in my opinion, aren’t 100% just “we’re going to the place.” It’s about the overall experience, ya know?

They’re picked either for being purely travel-centric or involving some sort of exploration adventure .

Outdoor Adventures

National geographic explore vr.

I couldn’t pick a more obvious choice for this list, I mean , it’s National Geographic.

As of now you can explore 2 VERY different places within this app: Antarctica and Machu Picchu. I hope they’ll be adding more at some point.

This is designated as an app in the oculus store but I felt like it leaned more toward an actual game. There are small but interesting objectives along each trip, and you constantly have the option to pick up your camera and snap some cool shots.

I expected this to be more of a cinematic experience, where you’re basically along for the ride, but you’re in control of most of your actions. You can explore relatively freely and check out the surroundings at your leisure.

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and entertainment of this VR adventure.

Available on Oculus Quest | Go

This probably feels the most like a traditional video game – with the bonus VR immersion. You get to climb your way through multiple environments around the world, working your way through levels and challenges, and the views are amazballs.

It’s not for those that have any sort of vertigo issues, and you may want to opt for sitting down while playing. I found myself leaning quite a bit and every now and then feeling a bit unsteady when I looked down.

Available on Oculus Quest | Rift

I also just put together a guide on IRL hiking boots for those that are looking to get back into the real world – check it out!

Purely Travel

This is the most straightforward, nail-on-the-head, travel app for Oculus.

If you get mesmerized by the visuals of new places or want to re-experience somewhere you’ve been before, Wander might be your dream Oculus app.

I really like photography , drone videos, 360 videos etc. because I get really interested in the visuals of places I visit. I enjoy getting lost in looking if that makes sense? Wander essentially gives you the next best thing to actually traveling to a new place.

Using Google Streetview, Wander allows you to “wander” through almost any part of the world. It’s a 360 view so you can really take in everything around you.

You can choose a place to visit by searching, or randomly select a spot. You can navigate your way around using a mini-map, or simply pick a direction and follow the arrows. You can also choose to travel by available years to see the areas during different points in time.

I wandered through Amsterdam (one of my favorite cities), revisited a small town in England, including the place I stayed when I was there, and checked out some historical sites in Spain.

Available on Oculus Quest | Go | Gear VR

Otherworldly Exploration

Fujii takes you through what I would best describe as a psychedelic garden world . I can only assume the creators decided to make the game after a good shroom session.

It is a beautiful, relaxing experience. It’s calm, colorful escapism.

I didn’t love the controls, because you have to teleport everywhere, rather than “walk” smoothly, and figuring out how to orient myself took a minute. You also have to figure out how to move on through sort of “organic” puzzles. It’s hard to describe.

I’d still recommend it even with the few drawbacks because it’s just a lovely world to be immersed into. It would also be a great game for kids, if that’s a concern for you when searching for VR games.

Tour of Six Real Exoplanets

Ok fine! I’m cheating a bit here. It’s not a “game” per se. It’s a video. From Youtube. But it’s 360 and you can watch it with basically any VR system that you can access Youtube on. And it’s RAD.

Genuinely one of my favorite (and first) VR experiences as far as videos go. The narration is great, the information is interesting, the visuals are STUNNING.

It’s my blog. I love space videos and photos, they’re amazing. I’m putting this video on the list. Deal with it. I realize I’m getting a little defensive about this and to be fair you haven’t even said anything yet because I literally have not published this ( unless you’re currently reading it, then I have ) BUT STILL.

(but also for sure go check out the video I think you’ll really like it)

Trips Through Time

Chernobyl vr project.

Ugh. I am SO upset this isn’t available for the Quest. Chernobyl is one of my bucket list spots (abandoned/haunted/creepy places hold a special place in my heart) but to be fair, I have no desire to go there right now…

Even though I guess the Chernobyl fires don’t actually “pose a risk” to people…?

I’mma still say no though. For now.

But I would LOVE if they made the Chernobyl VR Project available for Oculus Quest. As it stands you can use it on Oculus Rift .

Apparently, the developers actually went to Chernobyl in order to get the video and photos they needed to model the VR experience. Call me peanut butter and jealous , amiright?

Available on Oculus Rift

Wonders of the World

A travel experience in more ways than one – around the world, and through time! I have a thing for historical places. I think they speak to that same interest in cultures and places that are vastly different from your personal norm.

Wonders of the World lets you explore ancient cities while learning about the history and culture of the places you’re visiting.

During each experience, you’re given a new character and role to take on which relates to the context of the historical setting.

The graphics in Wonders of the World aren’t the most impressive, but they look like they’re meant to be stylized to some point. This game is also currently free, so it won’t even cost you anything to check it out.

Available on Oculus Go | Gear VR

Meeting Rembrandt

Another historical trip, albeit this one is quite a bit different from Wonders of the World. This VR experience takes you to 1600s Amersterdam to… well, meet Rembrandt.

Spend time and interact with the painter who is brought to life by a real actor as you move through the virtual world with him.

It’s a magical blend of VR and real humans brought together beautifully to tell the story of a famous historical figure in a much more personal way. The graphics aren’t perfect but any lack is made up for by the overall experience. A truly unique and wonderful VR project.

Traveling While Black

I cannot recommend this VR experience highly enough. It’s particularly relevant considering the current state of the U.S., but it would be noteworthy at any time.

It’s SO well done, guys. It’s a short movie-going (ish) experience. You’re moved from place to place as the story is told, between past times and the present. You start in a theater but are soon moved to physical places more relevant to the narration and storytellers.

You’ll hear stories and experiences of being black in America, past and present, from some people you may be familiar with, some you may not. The focus is of course on “traveling while black” but it’s not completely restricted to that.

For those who are unfamiliar with The Negro Motorist Green Book or The Negro Travelers’ Green Book – AKA the “Green Book” – it was a guide created by Victor Hugo Green to help black travelers find businesses they could utilize while traveling in a time when many were explicitly or implicitly “whites only.”

This VR experience is also FREE, so there’s not excuse not to check it out!

Available on Oculus Quest | Rift | Go | Gear VR

How are you doing?

That’s the end of this particularly unique list of Oculus travel apps, so I just want to check in with you real quick.

How are you doing with everything that’s going on in the world right now?

Is there anything you do, like VR, to get a brief break from the chaos?

Along with VR and Netflix binges , I really like taking drives and walks in the forest with my dog.

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  • Meta Quest 2 offers affordable VR experiences with top apps like FitXR, Gravity Sketch, and TRIPP for physical and mental well-being.
  • The platform pairs gaming with professional sports training in apps like NFL Pro Era II, PGA Golf+, and NHL Sense Arena.
  • Explore exotic locations, create street art, and watch high-quality VR videos with apps like BRINK Traveler, Kingspray Graffiti, and YouTube VR.

Who would've thought that Facebook (Meta), out of all the other technology companies, would lead virtual reality? Over the past few years, Mark Zuckerberg has done the unthinkable by giving away their most advanced standalone VR device at a loss so people can taste the future at an affordable price.

While competitors such as HTC Vive Cosmos, Valve Index, and more have maintained their high cost, Meta Quest 2 has been selling like hot cakes at $399.99 a piece for a completely wireless experience that miraculously works pretty fine. Moreover, Quest 2 has some of the best virtual reality apps that are a must-experience for any owner.

21 Best VR Simulation Games For The Meta Quest 2

These VR simulation games on the Meta Quest 2 are must-play titles for VR gamers.

Updated May 6, 2024, by Rie Takumi: The best apps that a Meta Quest 2 owner downloads often enhance daily activities or offer alternative VR experiences. Exercise apps on Meta Quest 2, as an example, are wildly popular, even if they offer the same movements as non-VR programs. Simulators, edutainment, exercise programs , and even social media apps also rank highly for their novel mechanics.

A healthy mix of VR experiences and video games continues to make the Meta Quest 2 a great platform for casual and gaming users alike. Advancements on the platform also make it easy to bring professional experiences, such as football or golf training, to a level that can be enjoyed by amateurs and pros. With that in mind, a few more of the best apps for the Meta Quest 2 have been added to this list in its latest update.

17 Out of Scale: A Kurzgesagt Adventure

Gamifies learning about microorganisms & the environment.

Kurzgesagt is a popular YouTube channel known for putting complex and sometimes nihilistic topics in layman terms. Out of Scale: A Kurzgesagt Adventure explores one of their popular videos in a fun in-depth VR experience that gamifies learning .

As a scientist curbing an experiment gone wrong, players must shrink giant ants, fungi, protists, and other microcreatures back to their real sizes. Scanning these creatures uncovers fun trivia and data they can use to view these organisms in sandbox mode. Big Kurzgesagt fans can also watch their VR-enhanced videos within the Multiplayer Theater.

Architectural And Interior Decoration VR Sim

Architecture and interior design are no-brainers when it comes to industries that can benefit from VR. With Arkio , architects and interior designers can iterate 3D models and view them at scale with intuitive controls and volumetric modeling. Arkio ’s user-friendly scheme also makes it accessible to non-professionals who want a hobbyist version of the Buy/Build Mode of The Sims .

Users can sketch designs then recreate them in VR, either solo or with others. Collaborative and solo spatial designs can be freely shared with other users. Arkio also offers cross-platform support with Unity, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, LiDAR, and other applications. Enthusiasts, professionals, and companies also have an option to subscribe for better support.

15 NFL Pro Era II - Golf+ - NHL Sense Arena

American football, golf, & hockey training.

American football, golf, and hockey are some of the most-watched sports in the US. Naturally, the NFL, PGA, and NHL approved the release of VR experiences on the Meta Quest 2 for mega fans. Aside from the chance to play football, golf, and hockey on VR, these games feature robust training drills for players wanting to up their game in real life.

NFL Pro Era II' s free-play mode has trick-shot challenges and game drills for weekend QBs. Golf+ actively records data and makes suggestions to improve a player's game. US Hockey-approved training drills and plans feature in NHL Sense Arena , for skaters and goalies alike.

14 National Geographic Explorer VR

Explore antarctica & machu piccu from home.

Not everyone can afford airfare, much less hitch a ride to Antarctica. National Geographic Explorer VR allows everyone to visit the penguins in the deep down under and Machu Piccu. The Meta Quest 2 app not only offers digital reconstructions of these amazing vistas, but fun activities that might be difficult to do in real life.

Players can kayak around icebergs in Antarctica, where they can swim around whales and penguins. They can even climb a traitorous ice shelf as they try to look for a penguin colony. Meanwhile in Machu Piccu, they can encounter alpacas and witness sacred ceremonies.

Guided Meditation App With Binaural Sounds & Landscapes

Talking about health, Meta Quest 2 allows users to have much more than just physical fitness. TRIPP is a meditation app that helps people relax their mental states and become emotionally healthy. The Oculus store description states that this app instantaneously shifts users' moods to make them "happier, calmer, and more focused."

It also allows people to enjoy guided meditations, explore unique worlds, heal through binaural sounds, practice breathing and enjoy some interactive content.

12 Bigscreen Beta

Free vr movie & clip theater.

With a four-star rating, Bigscreen Beta usually gets buried under other high-rated apps. However, it deserves attention for what it brings to the table for Meta Quest 2 owners. Bigscreen Beta is a free-to-use application that is essentially a virtual reality theater with tons of content.

It is also a social app, as it allows players to interact in multiplayer and co-op modes, allowing fans to get together and have a movie-watching experience without leaving the house. Bigscreen Beta is also a good video player for VR and has over 50+ free channels to watch.

11 FitXR - Boxing, HIIT, And Dance Workouts

At-home fitness trainer & co-op workout.

Apart from being a fantastic gaming machine, Meta Quest 2 is a great fitness device with some of the best healthcare apps in virtual reality. One such free-to-use application is FitXR - Boxing, HIIT, and Dance Workouts , where headset owners can make their workout accessible and fun.

Virtual Reality is an awesome experience and there are some seriously great games that can help you break a sweat.

This app features a lot of content for fitness enthusiasts, such as seven new classes every week, warm-up and cool-down exercises, a co-op workout experience with up to six buddies, and a week of unlimited access to all the content without payment.

10 Gravity Sketch

Build, morph, & sculpt 3d models in vr.

Staying on the note of therapeutic apps, Gravity Sketch is a free 3D designing software that'll get anyone's creative juices flowing. This app tells the users to "Think in 3D. Create in 3D," and allows them to build, morph and sculpt in three dimensions.

Gravity Sketch is a highly curated experience for people who love creativity and art. However, it doesn't let the complicated concept of 3D designing stop beginners from enjoying the same. The easy-to-use UI, six creation tools, pre-built geometry types, and unlimited layer support make it a must-have for people who want to take their art into virtual reality.

9 Virtual Desktop

Boost productivity with vr desktop.

Nobody would've thought that the day would come when people would use a computer within a computer. However, Virtual Desktop makes it possible and shows why it is one of the most important apps on the Meta Quest 2 headset.

In simple terms, this paid app is an extended virtual screen for people who want to project their real computers in virtual reality. However, there's a twist, as the app is much more than that. Virtual Desktop supports connecting up to four computers simultaneously, streaming PCVR games, watching 3D movies, and browsing the web seamlessly.

Meditation With Neuroscience-Based Hypnosis

Liminal is similar to TRIPP , yet different enough due to its core experience. This free-to-use app helps users change their state of mind by delving into a range of experiences that use state-of-the-art research by neuroscientists and psychologists. Liminal has over sixty hypnotic adventures, which will help people become calm and invigorated.

The official description also states that users can "Conquer the stars, fight killer bots, destroy asteroids or launch" themselves into space using this app. Liminal only supports a single user and is one of the best apps in the Lifestyle, Relaxation & Meditation genre.

7 BRINK Traveler

Explore exotic locations from the couch.

Meta Quest 2 has many use cases, including entertainment, gaming, fitness, meditation, and creativity. However, there's one benefit of the popular headset that doesn't get enough praise.

Players can bring their virtual avatars to many worlds in VRChat and these ones shouldn't be missed.

Virtual reality is probably one of the best ways to experience the world without paying for costly air tickets and hotel bills. Moreover, inexpensive apps such as BRINK Traveler make it easy for people to travel to exotic locations while sitting on a couch and having a snack.

6 Sweet Surrender

Roguelike vr looter shooter.

Stylish, quirky, and fast-paced, Sweet Surrender is the perfect VR fps experience for gamers who want a casual looter shooter . Sweet Surrender offers a suite of cool guns to fight killer robots with, including dual-wielding pistols, EMPs, and wall-blasting artillery.

Sweet Surrender also lets players zipline through each procedurally-generated levels using a grappling hook. Because of its roguelike nature, players are encouraged to play around with the hook and other tools to make each run feel special. And although priced at $24.99, the game's small development team churns out free updates to keep it fresh.

5 Smash Drums

Co-op, versus, & ranked modes with purchasable songs.

Rock Band and Guitar Hero were popular because they offered even the least musically-inclined gamer a chance to rock out . Smash Drums may only concentrate on drums, but it has the same rocking conceit. What’s more, players can literally bring the house down while playing, as the venue they’re virtually in can get smashed by how hard they rock.

Players can even hold tournaments in co-op and versus mode. If they prefer to fly solo, they can go global, as player leaderboards exist. If the set of 58 songs start to bore them, its shop offers tracks and skins to refresh the game.

4 Nock: Bow + Arrow Soccer

Footie with sfx arrows.

Archery is a fine concept for VR thanks for its mechanics and the Quest 2’s controls. But what makes Nock: Bow + Arrow Soccer different from normal archery games is it combines archery with football. The result is a colorful, chaotic arena game where players have to make goals and saves by aiming and blocking arrows across a field full of allies and foes.

It’s not as straightforward as the premise may have players think. Block arrows can form obstacles on the field, while fast-moving balls can stunlock players. But once gamers have the mechanics down, they can shore up with or against friends in friendly casual games or competitive skill-based matches.

3 YouTube VR

Watch vr experiences on the meta quest 2.

If there's one app that's a must-experience on Meta Quest 2 , it is YouTube VR . The popular video-sharing social media platform has risen to popularity over the last fifteen years and has gotten even more famous in the pandemic era.

While YouTube already offers some great features on its mobile app & website, such as 4K 60fps support, 360 videos & more, there's much to be experienced in its virtual reality app. Anyone who chooses to use YouTube VR can enjoy countless free high-quality 3D VR experiences that aren't as easy to find anywhere else.

2 Kingspray Graffiti

Create fantastic street art solo or with friends.

In the past, many people have broken the rules to express themselves through public art. However, Kingspray Graffiti builds an enjoyable spraying experience that is just as fun as real life, minus the risks of damaging local properties.

This amazing street art app is one of a kind, giving users full access to every spraying tool needed to create colorful wonders on virtual walls. Kingspray Graffiti offers a single-player mode for people who want to spray solo and a multiplayer mode for people who want to team up to build amazing artwork.

1 First Steps For Quest 2

Immersive tutorial for meta quest 2 functions.

First Steps for Quest 2 sits on a five-star rating on the Oculus store, and there's a good reason for that. At its core, the free-to-use app showcases everything a user would want to know about their Meta Quest 2 .

First Steps for Quest 2 includes mini-games such as playing with table tennis rackets, cubes, rockets, dancing, shooting, and more. It also features support for multiple player modes and only takes 700MB of space of internal storage. The free-to-use app is probably one of the first things anyone should ever experience on their virtual reality headset.

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Meta Quest software update adds a better way to watch Netflix and a travel mode

The company tuned the algorithm to account for airplane jostling..

Meta’s rolling out a small spring/summer update for the Quest 2 and Quest 3 headsets. There’s nothing too major here, but there are some small improvements for regular users.

The biggest news is a new and better way to watch Netflix content. There’s long been a standalone Netflix app available for Quest headsets, but it maxes out at 480p and is generally considered to be, well, crappy. Once updated, you’ll be able to watch Netflix directly from the built-in browser. This offers a much-improved experience, with the option to view content in high resolution.

This browser-based version of Netflix isn’t just for better-looking content. The web app also offers the choice between a flat 2D virtual screen and a simulated theater view. Fake movie theaters are one of the best parts about VR , so this is welcome news.

Meta announced a dedicated travel mode a few weeks back, but the update brings it to everyone. This is a system mode primarily for air travel, as it tunes the headset’s algorithms to adjust for airplane jostling. The headset will automatically connect to in-flight Wi-Fi and will be available to play anything stored on the device, in addition to movies and TV shows offered by the airline.

The company has entered into a partnership with Lufthansa to offer Quest 3 headsets to people on select business class flights. Of course, you’ll have to be comfortable wearing a giant thing on your face while surrounded by strangers, but you do you.

The rest of the update pertains to existing apps. Beat Saber is getting five free new tracks and the fitness app Supernatural is getting a mixed-reality mode, but only on Quest 3 (for obvious reasons.) Meta has also announced that another trailer for the Quest 3 exclusive Batman: Arkham Shadow will drop on June 7 as part of Summer Game Fest.

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Meta Quest 2 Review: For Its Price, Still the Best VR Headset

Editors' note, March 21 : Meta's Quest 2 headset has dropped in price yet again, hitting an unprecedented $199. That's by far the lowest-priced standalone VR headset we've ever seen. Meta may have a replacement to the Quest 2 on the immediate horizon, likely a budget version of the  Quest 3  released last year, which has a faster processor, better graphics, higher-resolution displays, clearer lenses and color cameras that enable mixed reality, for $500. However, even if that happens, the Quest 2 is more than fine for most people and currently an unbeatable value. That's why it's still our Editors' Choice pick. Our original review from 2020, updated slightly, is below.

There's a pair of magic goggles I've gone back to again and again over the last two years, opening up worlds of games, theater, conversations, art and experiences that are tough to even describe. The Meta Quest 2 (formerly, and sometimes still, the Oculus Quest 2) is an improved, less expensive sequel to the 2019  Oculus Quest . It's already been my  portable holodeck , my  little magic fitness room , my  escape space  and one of my favorite game consoles.

The Quest 2 is still the best VR platform, although Meta now has an even more improved Quest 3. Right now, the Quest 2 can run all the same games and apps the Quest 3 can, but for $300 less. Sure, it's not quite as good, but I don't think a lot of people who aren't VR specialists would notice the difference.

Even now, there isn't a standalone VR headset in existence with the app library or value that the Quest 2 has.

Meta upgraded the base storage on the entry-level Quest 2, doubling it from 64GB to 128GB. 128GB should be more than enough storage for most, but serious VR gamers will appreciate the 256GB storage tier step-up -- there's no way to expand storage otherwise. 

While the Quest 2 is aging, it keeps impressing me. The Quest 2 keeps improving its software: It can get phone notifications , pair with keyboards and connect with virtual meeting apps , do basic fitness tracking  and wirelessly stream from PCs . It's still the best self-contained VR headset right now, and the most affordable for its features.

But, yeah, you have to accept that this is Facebook's world (and that involves possibilities for future ads , too). While the Quest will soon allow account creation without using a Facebook login , it's still worth keeping in mind the Quest 2  isn't designed for kids , even though lots of parents I know have kids who use it. Parental controls are steadily being added, but they're still not at the level of everyday game consoles like the Nintendo Switch, Xbox or PlayStation.

The Quest 2 has a VR-optimized  Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2  processor, a higher-resolution display than the older Oculus Quest and Rift headsets, and it works surprisingly well as a tethered or wireless PC VR headset, in case you need it to.

I find I use the Quest 2 mainly as a game console, or a fitness device, or as a social tool for meeting with friends in virtual worlds. I don't use it all the time. It's an experience I dip into once in a while.

If you think of the Quest 2 as a game console, it's a fantastic little game and experience machine. It might even be my second-favorite game console right now  next to the Nintendo Switch . But if you imagine it fulfilling needs for work and the rest of your life, it raises deeper questions and complications.

Oculus Quest 2: How the VR Headset Compares to the First Quest

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta remain focused on trying to turn VR into a better work and connectivity tool, but all of that's still very much a work in progress. There are work apps in the Quest app library, but none of them work well enough for me to use them. Horizon Worlds and Horizon Workrooms  are trying to build out social places for work and play.

Meta's social media ambitions are clearly aligned where VR and AR are heading, and the Quest 2 still feels like the centerpiece of those efforts. Meta is allowing accounts to bypass needing a Facebook account login soon, but to be clear, you'll still be under Meta's umbrella in some way or another. 

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More game console than work device

If you treat the Quest 2 as a motion-enabled game console for your face and hands, or a way to socialize with friends in magic worlds where you can run around as invented avatars, it's fantastic. It's also a great little machine for  playing Beat Saber . The Oculus Quest was already the best self-contained VR headset on the planet, and the Quest 2 is even better. 

The experiences I've had in Oculus Quest have been surprising and strange, magical and active. The Quest 2 looks to be walking that same path with its curated app store and self-contained ecosystem. The full-motion six degrees of freedom (aka 6DoF) tracking, using four in-headset cameras, is all the same right now. The controllers are complex but well-designed. It's more of a VR mini game console than anything, but its other tools -- virtual big-screen computer monitors, fitness training software, immersive theater portals -- could add dimensions you may not even have considered. 

There are work tools in the Quest ecosystem, and ways to have virtual meetings: Spatial's app brings people into shared spaces with workflows and cloud storage tools. Virtual monitor apps like Immerse can turn the Quest into a virtual series of monitors for your real computer. Plug in a USB cable, and the Quest 2 can be a PC VR headset  and work with a lot of Steam apps as well. Meta's Horizon Workrooms shows possibilities, too. I'd still consider these work apps experimental right now, though, and not essential.

Still, the Quest doesn't really interface with Apple iOS or Google's Android OS, although it pairs with a phone app like a smartwatch for some basic syncing and screen casting. You can't just hop into a Zoom call or share a doc, and the flow between my virtual computer work life and the VR virtual flow isn't there yet. I hope it can arrive because in my opinion, VR headsets should be more like immersive visual headphones. Right now they're more like customized and different toolkits with positives (physical immersion) and negatives (no face-to-face camera conversation, and no easy work tools like a mouse and keyboard).

A great example of VR's limits is the Quest 2's still-evolving hand tracking . I can use my hands to reach out and touch things, controller-free, which is wild. But I can't get physical feedback, and mastering the specific gestures needed to open an app, drag an object somewhere or type a response to a message feels extremely difficult.

What's excellent

The display resolution : The 1,832x1,920-per-eye pixel resolution is improved from the 1,400x1,600 on the older Quest, and it makes everything smoother, removing a lot of the "screen door" pixelation. The Snapdragon XR2 processor also cuts down on the lower-res halo on the edges of the display that happened previously due to fixed foveated rendering (which only made the center of the display look ultrasharp to help the older processor). It's more universally clean and crisp now, although there is still some pixelation at the edge of your vision if you look carefully.

Built-in audio doesn't need headphones : The ambient spatial audio that comes out of the side straps is fine, and I prefer it to using headphones. It sounds a bit better to me than the first Quest. There's also a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The XR2 chip looks pretty versatile, still : Qualcomm's XR2 chip remains the best standalone processor for VR at the moment, and VR graphics on recent games have been pretty impressive. The Quest 2 can also handle hand tracking and mixed reality by overlaying virtual objects with its black and white passthrough cameras. 

The refresh rate is smooth : The first Quest could run at 72Hz, a bit less than PC VR headsets that can go to 90Hz. The faster the refresh rate, the smoother the experience. The Quest 2 can even do 120Hz for some games and apps.

The size and weight aren't bad : The Quest 2, at 17.7 ounces, or 503 grams, is not super light, but it's still pretty portable for a self-contained headset. It's still a pair of goggles, but it's possible to carry it around. The elastic flex straps are easy to pack down, too, although the Quest 2 still isn't as portable as an iPad or a Nintendo Switch.

Great controller battery life : The revamped Oculus Touch controllers have the same buttons and analog sticks and triggers, like a split-apart PlayStation controller. But the new controllers are bigger and sturdier-feeling, and have a bigger button area with a thumb rest. The controllers still use AA batteries as opposed to being rechargeable, but last a lot longer on a single battery: Mine lasts on a pair of AA batteries for months. Also, the battery cover doesn't randomly slide off like it sometimes does on the older Quest controllers.

The game library : The Quest 2 is  full of great VR game options . Many of these games can even look as good as their PC versions, although there may come a time in the next year or two when the hardware starts to feel its age.

What's a bit of a letdown

It's not as friendly to my larger glasses : The eye area on the new Quest is a bit smaller, and the included foam padding feels firmer and cushier. But my glasses now seem a bit more jammed in than on the older Quest. Meta sells a fit pack ($50) with a few different snap-out foam frames for different face types, so maybe I need one of those.

It takes a long time to recharge : The headset lasts two to three hours, which is like the last Quest. I find battery life can run down in just one evening, and then I need to recharge. And recharging takes a long time -- an hour or more, which means you'll need to take a VR break whether you like it or not. Meta does sell an Elite Strap with an extra battery pack , plus a helpful case, which helped my longer-term play sessions a lot.

The included USB-C cable is a lot shorter now : The original Quest included a super long USB-C cable that could be used to charge while playing, or tether via USB-C to a PC. The shorter charge cable with the Quest 2 makes that impossible, but guess what? Meta sells a longer cable for $80 (or you could buy your own for PC tethering via Oculus Link).

No expandable storage : The 128GB on the $400 Quest will hold enough games and apps for most people (a few dozen, roughly). Still, no expandable storage means that you need to choose carefully. Hardcore VR users should consider the 256GB option.

The LCD display's blacks aren't as black as the original Quest OLED : The fast-switch LCD on the Quest 2 is generally better, but the black levels are clearly less black. In a darkened virtual movie theater or with a dark game like The Room VR, I'm a lot more aware of the display's light. (On the upside, bright images and text like web pages seem more vivid.)

IPD adjustment for my eyes was a bit of a learning process : The older Quest fit my eyes perfectly, and also had an interpupillary distance slider to fit eye distances for nearly anyone. The Quest 2 replaces the slider with three preset eye distance settings (53, 63 and 68mm) that are meant to fit most people, but at first my vision didn't feel 100% with any of them. Over time, I readjusted the straps to my head and started to get better results. I also have thick prescription glasses, FYI.

You can't really use it in sunlight : The Oculus Quest 2 is like a vampire -- keep it indoors. Direct sunlight can cause permanent damage to the displays if beams go through the inner lenses, and when I played outside, the headset tracking had some trouble finding the controllers. It's a reminder that VR headsets still aren't everyday take-absolutely-anywhere things quite yet, though I've done some outdoorsy experiments from time to time.

A possible magic doorway to more, but what happens next with Meta?

Meta's road to the future is set toward augmented-reality smart glasses that can blend the virtual and real, but that could still be years off. The Quest 3 is a bridge towards working with mixed reality as a stepping-stone to AR, and while the Quest 2 can do a bit of that with its black and white cameras, the Quest 2 is clearly an aging piece of tech that might get removed from the lineup sooner or later.

In the meantime, though, it's still a good portable game console with a lot of benefits. That's exactly what you should get it for. My teenage son loves it, and friends I know have started using it for home workouts. It's a clever and still-good device.

Besides whatever concerns about Facebook and data you may have, there's also the question of how open Meta will allow its VR universe to be. While the Quest connects easily with PCs, what about the future of phones? How will the Quest dovetail with the apps we use every day? Right now, it doesn't. Mark Zuckerberg keeps pledging that the Quest's future will be open. But the future ahead will be about phones and tablets that plug into VR and AR, and the Quest needs to find a way to be part of that future, too.

For now, the Quest 2 remains a great budget VR headset pick. Most people don't want to spend a lot on the novelties of VR. $300 is about as good as you're going to get.

First published Sept. 16, 2020.

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Meta Quest 2 Review: For Its Price, Still the Best VR Headset

Traveling back in time with Meta Quest is as fascinating as ever

Traveling back in time with Meta Quest is as fascinating as ever

Wander is a VR app that lets you travel almost anywhere in the world and turn back time. Even after many years, it's still a magical experience.

I had time to check out some new and old VR apps this weekend, and Wander was the one that made the biggest impression on me.

The last time I tried and wrote about Wander was almost six years ago, when I reviewed the app with Oculus Go. Meta Quest didn't even exist then.

Wander brings Google Street View to virtual reality , putting nearly the entire world at your fingertips. The app lets you immerse yourself in 360-degree views, follow a street at the touch of a button, and teleport from one part of the world to another in seconds. The interface is intuitive, and speech recognition lets you find places without the hassle of typing.

Time travel with Wander

The most striking feature of the VR app is the time travel function. If multiple Street View views of a geographic location have been created over the years, you can switch between them and see the street you are on as it looked one, three, ten, or even more years ago.

I emigrated eight years ago and visited the street where I have lived ever since and where a lot has changed since 2016. Seeing the old street triggered strong feelings in me. Curious, I traveled back even further, to 2011. When you know a place so well, you can't even imagine that it existed before you went there and made it your own. I also visited my parents' house and saw a piece of forest from my childhood that years ago had to make way for two supermarkets and a gas station. The driveway had changed, too, and other houses had been built.

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With Wander, I let 15 years pass in a second. But when you look back, doesn't the past always seem to pass in the blink of an eye?

Exploring places and times together

To toggle between different times, point the right controller at the left controller. This should open a context menu with a calendar icon that lets you jump to different times.

Wander also features social discovery so you can explore different places and times together, as long as your friends and family have a Quest headset. Favorite locations can be saved as favorites so you can return to them at any time.

Wander is available on the Quest Store for $10.

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Performance improvements and bug fixes. Manage your Meta Quest VR device, explore over 1,000 apps in the Meta Quest Store, discover live VR events and so much more. With the Meta Quest app you can: -Browse and buy VR games and experiences from the Meta Quest Store -Remotely install VR apps to your Oculus Rift or Rift S -Reserve your virtual seat for live events, sports and concerts -Find friends in VR and share experiences together -Get notifications about other friends in VR, events you’re into, the latest content, and more -Manage and monitor your Meta Quest devices, accounts and notifications -Cast what you see in your VR headset to your phone or TV so nearby friends can see what you're up to -Track your VR workouts by connecting Meta Quest Move to Apple Health

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Lots Of Terror For Buying Games (kids)

There is LOTS of things that I hate about the app but a little about the quest 3. One thing, (that I really want you to know) WHY CANT YOUR CHILD HAVE DEVELOPER MODE FOR PLAYING GAMES?! LIKE WE MADE ONE! PLEASE, I WASTED 10$ ON A GAME THAT NEEDS YOU TO HAVE DEVELOPER MODE, I WANT YOU TO FIX THIS! And your honing to be like, “why can’t you just refund it?” NO I WANT YOU TO PUT SOMETHING ON THE TOP FOR ALL GAMES TO SAY DOESNT NEED DEVELOPER MODE AND DOES NEED DEVELOPER MODE. PLEASE, STOP TAKING OUR MONEY WE GET IT!! For the app, you can’t resend the permission if your a child, also if you wanted to resend a permission, you needed to block then unblock your child, and sometimes it brings your parent through like a loop x3 when trying to purchase something for the quest. And if you wanna start downloading it, you need to wait for your your parent to accept it and refresh the page and click “Add to VR” which is just dumb. Another thing is, don’t expect real people to email you on CHRISTMAS when YOU email them. Also, I’m okay with the battery life but please fix it to tho. With that, FIX SOME OF THESE THINGS. BUT DEVELOPER MODE IS A NEED TO.

So many bugs

Casting is clunky. Screenshots and videos for games won’t display in landscape view, even though they’re oriented in landscape view. Will get trapped in full screen mode with no way to back out so I just have to close the app entirely (there is an “X” icon but tapping it does nothing). Games purchased by one user not available to the other user. My wife bought the oculus for me (yes I call it oculus because meta is a stupid name) and she bought several games with her profile before giving me the machine. Then I made a profile and bought games, and now we need to switch back and forth between profiles to access the different games bought by each profile. So dumb. Connecting with friends in the oculus is way more clunky than it should be. We always have problems. For example, we’ll both send invites to each other and they don’t come through for either party. Sometimes we’ll join a party and the audio isn’t working, so we have to power off and try connecting again. I never have these problems on my Xbox/PC/PlayStation. The oculus is super fun and has a ton of potential! It has so many bugs though. I’ve had to factory reset my device twice because of bugs that don’t go away. The most recent time was because the grid (the boundary of the oculus environment) would not go away. Nothing except a factory reset fixed the problem. There have been many other bugs, those are just the ones I can think of off the top of my head.

The best reasons to use this are all broken.

The app is presented to the user in a useful and intuitive way, but lacks execution. Exhibit A; the recently added Mixed Reality Camera (a feature which made me immediately re-download the app). For those who don’t know, this gives the user the capability to record yourself in your surroundings in VR, with augmented-reality capable phones (iPhone 7 Plus and up)*. This feature just doesn’t work. The app in the headset tells me to use the phone and the phone just casts, doesn’t offer anything else where everything should be. Exhibit B; the phone notifications. This feature works maybe 60% of the time and refuses to let me unpair the headset to the phone via Bluetooth when I need to repair it (I CANT DELETE THE HEADSET FROM MY BLUETOOTH), which I need to repair the system if the notification flow to the headset stops. This is a pity as this capability was added a while ago and still hasn’t really been patched. At this point this app just gives your headset a bunch of half-baked capabilities that only work half of the time. Wouldn’t suggest use after you’ve gotten past initial setup of headset. *in the instructions it says iPhone X and up, but the supposed capability is aligned with the 7 Plus, and has been seen in other instances working as well as the new phones. In short, there’s 0 reason why this shouldn’t LOAD, not that it should work or connect.

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