One Facebook Group Comforts Many

During the Pandemic

Outside the window of the creator of the page, Arik Zara..

Kangaroos in Australia, a moose in Alaska, a bobcat in California, a giraffe in South Africa, and whales in Washington. What do they all have in common? A comforting Facebook group in a time of need.

The group, What do you see from your window? #StayAtHome, was started by Arik Zara. Zara lives in Lisbon, Portugal, and usually works as a digital nomad and a walking tour guide. He was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, and has traveled around the world.

A humingbird outside in Chino, California. Photo by TomGuagliardo.

“Through the group, members enjoy to ‘travel’ around the world, visit’ wonderful destinations and connect with an international community, while they #StayAtHome.

Tom Guagliardo of Chino, California, enjoys photographing the hummingbird in his backyard for the site.

“I find the worldwide participation of its membership inspiring. The entire world is affected by this virus. Though everyone must stay home, we are all connected to one another. This page demonstrates the good in all of us — regardless of country,” expresses Guagliardo.

For Elsa, who lives in the El Born neighborhood of Barcelona, Spain, sitting on her balcony with her wine…