Zoom Calls Don’t Have to Be Boring Anymore

While many of us have adapted to working from home with ease, others have truly struggled, sometimes with hilarious results. Just taking a look at Twitter, it’s easy to find a few hysterical horror stories from our new world of Zoom meetings.

For example, there was a woman whose entire office got a peek into her home life, or another who gave her partner’s coworkers quite the show. And let’s not forget the guy who face-planted in front of everyone or the fine lady who let her cat attend meetings on her behalf!

Transforming Your Zoom Experience

Yes, Zoom life can be different and sometimes very funny. However, there is an easy way to make it all just a little more enjoyable: through Zoom backgrounds—specifically, backgrounds of your favorite destinations. This could be a game changer for enhancing the atmosphere of your virtual gatherings.

Gorgeous Zoom Backgrounds from OneFineStay

The hospitality brand OneFineStay created a number of gorgeous Zoom background templates that travel lovers can use while working from home.

For instance, they designed a lovely background of St. Barts, noting, “We all dream of being transported to June, where you can take a conference call from this stunning, sun-soaked deck looking out at St. Barts’ lush landscape—with a glass of rosé in hand, of course.”

Take a Virtual Trip to Sydney

This photo captures a poolside hangout at the Australian enclave of Clontarf Villa in Sydney.

Zooming from Paris

Travel lovers can also virtually join their Zoom meetings right from Paris at the Rue Quincampoix, a beautiful 17th-century home that dates back to the beginning of Louis XIV’s reign.

Bringing Artistry to Zoom Meetings

Not to be outdone, fine art photographer Gray Malin has created free virtual Zoom backgrounds too. With his stunning creations, Zoom meetings can afford the illusion of relaxing on the shores of Positano or slope-side in Aspen.

New York Awaits

For those who need to “travel” to New York for meetings, this Central Park background is the perfect fit.

How to Set Up Your New Background

1. Download the Zoom app for Mac or Windows.
2. Open the app.
3. Click your profile picture in the upper right corner, then select “Settings.”
4. In the left menu, click “Virtual Background.” If not visible, log in to the Zoom website and enable “Virtual Background.”
5. In the “Virtual Background” menu, click the (+) icon.
6. Select and upload your new background from Gray Malin or OneFineStay. Then, start your virtual travel Zoom meetings and never look back.