# Self-Built Virtual Reality Holidays Bastiaan 'Naam' Hooimeijer Uses Google Blocks to Go on Holiday By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-reality-holiday References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/04/piece-of-the-universe-naam-vr-blocks/) & [naam.itch.io](https://naam.itch.io/apotu) Bastiaan 'Naam' Hooimeijer is an individual who embraces the perks of advanced digital technology by recreating his version of a relaxing time with a personalized virtual reality holiday. The VR diorama is named 'A Piece of the Universe' and is an impressive example of [Google Blocks construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondan). Additionally, it strengthens the potential of [VR technology within the travel industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archers-ai-travel-agency). The digital holiday is not realized in the traditional sense. While people seek to escape to a warm place with breathtaking views and an inviting seaside, Bastiaan 'Naam' Hooimeijer prefers the comfort of a "small caravan in a poky piece of land, surrounded by piles of discarded junk." With a pair of wand-like controllers, the gamer can interact with his personalized virtual reality holiday, while embracing his own idea of fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personalized Virtual Reality Holidays:** The trend of creating personalized virtual reality holiday experiences allows for limitless possibilities and customization for the tourism industry. - **Google Blocks Construction:** The rise of Google Blocks construction for VR dioramas creates opportunities for new, innovative content creation and design within virtual reality experiences. - **VR Technology in Travel:** The integration of VR technology in the travel industry allows for new, immersive experiences and opportunities to attract tech-savvy customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can utilize personalized virtual reality holiday experiences to offer unique, customizable travel options for customers. - **Content Creation:** The use of Google Blocks for VR diorama construction opens up opportunities for new, innovative content creation and design in VR experiences. - **Technology:** The integration of VR technology in the travel industry provides opportunities to attract tech-savvy customers and develop new, immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel-Inspired VR Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/othersight.md) - [Immersive Store Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hays-travel.md) - [VR Cooking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-cooking-game.md) - [Touch-Reactive VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presence-in-bed.md) - [Social Experiment Virtual Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncanny-spaces.md) - [Healing VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healing-vr-experiences.md) - [Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-planet.md) - [Immersive Holographic Zoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hologram-zoo.md) - [Virtual Meditation Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoame-1.md)