Hey, if you’re going to dream of travel, you may as well dream big.

Imagine you’re surrounded by glamorous beaches, pebbled streets dotted with cafes and boutiques, and colourful Mediterranean architecture. Head to Positano, a village on the cliffs of southern Italy. Enjoy your next virtual happy hour on the water with Mykonos’ whitewashed buildings and colourful doors behind you Italy’s Amalfi Coast

Mykonos, GreeceĮscape to this picturesque island in the Aegean Sea-or at least pretend to. JapanĬan’t decide between nature and the city? Look no further than this Yamanashi backdrop featuring the iconic Chureito Pagoda and majestic Mt. And the best part: You don’t have to worry about how to get there. The MaldivesĮxperience white sand, bungalows on the water, and the shimmering Indian Ocean. Pay homage to the world’s largest Buddhist temple in Central Java, the second Indonesian destination to make our list. Looking to get outside while keeping your social distance? You can’t beat the lush greenery and natural beauty of Hawaii. The first Greek destination on our list, this port of ancient Sparta is now a pastel-hued fishing town-and the perfect setting for your next meet-up. But until you can visit in person, bring the experience to your home office or dining room table. The massive Central Kalahari Game Reserve is home to elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and more. (We can almost feel the breeze and smell the ocean.) Safari in Botswana Sip your morning coffee or afternoon cocktail in paradise. For a calming, inspiring vibe, look no further than this Bali background. Even if your local aquarium is closed, you can still feel like you’re swimming with sharks. No need to choose the aisle or window-or to fight over the armrest with your neighbours-when you get the whole row to yourself. Like what you see? Right click any image to download.

Take your pick of the images below to make your next video meeting or virtual happy hour memorable. We’ve created 15 Zoom backgrounds that bring the world to you. Luckily, even though you’re probably not travelling right now, you can still enjoy a virtual escape. These days, video chats make it easy to collaborate with coworkers and connect with loved ones-but we often find ourselves wishing for a change of scenery.

Scenic zoom background images