atlases, globes, & maps
Atlases
arcGIS Living Atlas for the World (woke) - https://livingatlas.arcgis.com/en/home/
Click on the Map to Explore our Atlas@World Atlas - https://www.worldatlas.com/
World Atlas @Britannica Kids (limited without subscription) - https://kids.britannica.com/kids/browse/atlas
World Atlas @GISGeography - https://gisgeography.com/world-atlas/
World Map @World Atlas - https://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm
Maps
Here WeGo - https://wego.here.com/?x=ep&map=42.36004,-71.05123,10,normal
Map collection (archived 2021) - https://maps.lib.utexas.edu/maps/index.html
MapQuest - https://www.mapquest.com/
maps.me (downloadable maps, also available as iOS app) - https://maps.me/
OsmAnd (experimental community-driven maps) - https://osmand.net/map#5/50.000/5.000
Political Map of the World 2021 - https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/static/a3923845c9726ba40450a039d3f3b96b/world_pol.pdf
SVG Maps (free) - https://www.amcharts.com/svg-maps/
"25 Google Map Tricks you Need to Try" - https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/google-maps-tips-tricks
US Maps @GISGeography - https://gisgeography.com/us-maps/
USGS The National Map - https://www.usgs.gov/programs/national-geospatial-program/national-map
USGS The National Map (Viewer) - https://apps.nationalmap.gov/viewer/
USGS, Search - https://nationalmap.gov/small_scale/printable.html
USGS Topographic Maps Online - Topo Zone - https://www.topozone.com/
World Map, a Clickable Map of World Countries @Geology.com - https://geology.com/world/world-map.shtml
US Travel Information
Online State Encyclopedias - https://ncpedia.org/state-encyclopedias
Seek On/Local US Directory - http://www.seekon.com/L/US/
US Travel Information - https://www.visittheusa.com/
USA Directory and State Guides - https://www.officialusa.com/
3D Globes
Earth 3D Map - https://earth3dmap.com/3d-globe/
Google Earth (it may force you to “open in-app”! - https://www.google.com/earth/index.html
MapBox, Display a globe on a webpage (sign-up required) - https://docs.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/example/globe/
Rotating Globe (educational) - https://www.amcharts.com/demos/rotating-globe/
WebGL Earth, 3D digital globe - http://www.webglearth.com/#ll=47.54290,-100.43794;alt=10019529;h=-5.088;t=-0.321
Google Earth (it may force you to “open in-app”! - https://www.google.com/earth/index.html
MapBox, Display a globe on a webpage (sign-up required) - https://docs.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/example/globe/
Rotating Globe (educational) - https://www.amcharts.com/demos/rotating-globe/
WebGL Earth, 3D digital globe - http://www.webglearth.com/#ll=47.54290,-100.43794;alt=10019529;h=-5.088;t=-0.321
Misc.
NASA visible earth (A catalog of NASA images and animations of our home planet) - https://visibleearth.nasa.gov/
Global Land Cover @Copernicus - https://lcviewer.vito.be/2015
Ocean Temperatures Maps @Copernicus - https://shorturl.at/flzB9
Global Land Cover @Copernicus - https://lcviewer.vito.be/2015
Ocean Temperatures Maps @Copernicus - https://shorturl.at/flzB9
Chemin Vert
Chemin Vert is an immersive video of a trip on the road at supersonic speed spanning across five continents and four seasons. The title “Chemin Vert” refers to its soundtrack from musician A Ghost Train. The video exists in two forms: an immersive version on YouTube and a “regular” video you can see on Vimeo (lower resolution) here https://vimeo.com/37214968
Read more about this project here - https://www.jamez.it/project/chemin-vert/
Interactive YouTube version (ensure quality is set to 1440s HD):
https://www.jamez.it/project/chemin-vert/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F-tTh97EUw
Read more about this project here - https://www.jamez.it/project/chemin-vert/
Interactive YouTube version (ensure quality is set to 1440s HD):
https://www.jamez.it/project/chemin-vert/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F-tTh97EUw
Traveler info
Travel Miscellaneous:
Fodors Travel Guide - https://www.fodors.com/
Traffic around the world - https://wego.here.com/traffic
Tripadvisor (travel planner) - https://www.tripadvisor.com/
Weather Spark (weather all around the world plus climate history) - https://weatherspark.com/
Wikitravel (open source travel guide with information on attractions, hotels, etc.) - https://wikitravel.org/en/Main_Page
Travel Magazines
AFAR - https://www.afar.com/
Arizona Highways - https://www.arizonahighways.com/
Condé Naste Traveler - https://www.cntraveler.com/
National Geographic Traveller (UK) - https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel
Sunset (western US) - https://www.sunset.com/
Travel + Leisure - https://www.travelandleisure.com/
Wanderlust (UK) - https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/
Travel tools
currency converter
Currencies: US Dollar; European Euro; Japanese Yen ¥; Great Britain Pound Sterling; Chinese yuan renminbi (simplified Chinese: 人民币); Indian Rupee ₹
Find it on Google Maps
Search Google Maps online - https://www.google.com/maps/
webcams
webcams from around the world
What are live cams?
Live cams are streaming video cameras that offer a live, real-time feed of a particular location. They are commonly used to provide live views of scenic or tourist destinations, traffic conditions, weather patterns, and sporting events.
*Websites:
explore LIVECAMS - https://explore.org/livecams/currently-live
LightsOverLapland @TwitchTV (Northern Lights cam) - https://www.twitch.tv/lightsoverlapland
Resort Cams | Watch Live Tourism Webcams - https://www.resortcams.com/
Skyline Webcams, Live HD Cams from the World! - https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam.html
Travel the globe with EarthCam's LIVE webcams! - https://www.earthcam.com/network/
*Note: Some appear NOT to be "live-streaming," but merely after-the-fact YouTube videos. Supposedly it depends upon time of day, etc.
Live cams are streaming video cameras that offer a live, real-time feed of a particular location. They are commonly used to provide live views of scenic or tourist destinations, traffic conditions, weather patterns, and sporting events.
*Websites:
explore LIVECAMS - https://explore.org/livecams/currently-live
LightsOverLapland @TwitchTV (Northern Lights cam) - https://www.twitch.tv/lightsoverlapland
Resort Cams | Watch Live Tourism Webcams - https://www.resortcams.com/
Skyline Webcams, Live HD Cams from the World! - https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam.html
Travel the globe with EarthCam's LIVE webcams! - https://www.earthcam.com/network/
*Note: Some appear NOT to be "live-streaming," but merely after-the-fact YouTube videos. Supposedly it depends upon time of day, etc.
More Spotlights on Places to come!
Outer Banks, NC
Outer Banks is our favorite ocean getaway. Tourist-oriented, but not overcrowded in off-seasons (September and October, for example). Along this NC peninsula, one can visit and enjoy sand dunes, bay areas, Roanoke Island, and many beachfront small towns such as Nags Head. There are numerous motels, restaurants, and local shopping areas in each town. |
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