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Long-distance Activities
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items For those in long-distance relationships or living far from family, who want to spend time together!
My husband and I spent hundreds of hours together playing chess online when we were awaiting immigration visa approval. Chess.com was one of our favourite resources to play together and learn more about the game.
Chess.com - Play Chess Online - Free Games
Online multiplayer escape rooms are a fantastic resource to spend time with loved ones, by finding clues and solving puzzles together. This is a site we've come back to a couple of times when we've arranged a duo puzzle room, or even invited multiple...
Escape Rooms Online
Another fantastic online multiplayer escape room option is Escape Room Simulator (1 & 2), found on Steam.com. There are escape rooms created by both the original developers, and also by the players! There's something there for everyone of all ski...
Save 40% on Escape Simulator on Steam
This game is the reason my husband and I met! It holds a very special place in my heart and is a fun, relaxing game that offers both single and multiplayer experiences at a reasonable price point.
Stardew Valley
This was a other very enjoyable game for my husband and I to play together when there was a literal ocean between us. It's a great game with a lovely story. 💕
It Takes Two – Official Gameplay Trailer - YouTube
If you and your partner like base-building adventures with a survival or creative game mode, this is a game I highly recommend. My husband and I have played a couple different game modes and thoroughly enjoyed the experience!
Raft on Steam
If you and your prefer ab MMORPG set in a fantasy world, you can't go wrong with WoW. I wanted to play this game so bad in high school and loved having a reason to dive into the game in my 30s. 💕 My husband and I have spent hundreds of hours togethe...
World of Warcraft
WhatsApp is the app we've found most useful over the last several years. If you have a cell phone and a WiFi connection, you can stay in touch with your partner, family, and friends, from all over the world. Even better, it's free to use! 💕
WhatsApp | Secure and Reliable Free Private Messaging and Calling
If you're unable to be together over the holidays, you can't go wrong with cookie decorating! It's fun to try either buying the same kit, or even making everything from scratch at home. Sharing homemade art you can eat is always a delight. 🎄
Beginner Guide to Cookie Decorating - Haniela's
Another activity I've done with my partner and family is a night of pumpkin carving. Sharing homemade Halloween art is such a blast and you could even turn it into a mini competition if you have enough people involved. 🎃
r/pumpkincarving - Reddit