Anyone else go on Google Earth, to virtually travel the world, look at your old neighbourhoods ( to see what has changed) , all the schools and work places you have been, take measurements of distances (realized I could have walked to high school instead of taking the TTC, lol) etc.....
Google Earth Nerds
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Yes, I find it quite interesting and even found myself on it after looking at a spot I often walk by; sadly its since been updated. Despite my face being blurred, the attire matched what I wore same distinct hoodie/jacket in the fall.
There is even a cool game that is pretty fun to play with friends, or even by yourself. https://www.geoguessr.com/
There is even a cool game that is pretty fun to play with friends, or even by yourself. https://www.geoguessr.com/
I use it to do research when planning a trip. I can see what the area around the hotel is like. I can see if there are stores and restaurants nearby. When planning a trip to Toronto I pick out some landmarks near the subway station I'm planning to exit at so I know what direction to walk to get to my destination when I come out of the station.
It's brilliant. I googled a couple of houses I used to live in when I was young. Back in the UK. Last house we lived in looks just the same. continued on up the street of my village and walked around the old neighborhood. I guess I use it for nostalgia.
I've done the same in the UK and found my cousin outside her house and it looked like she was shaking her finger etc at her husband as he was doing some painting
The street I lived in as a child in the UK has now been extended and we lived at what I thought was the end of a cul-de-sac but no longer.
Google Earth is amazing!
When switching to satellite view you can virtually fly over, as if riding in a helicopter, many places all over the world, to scope things out!
Have used it extensively to checkout places before actually visiting them.
When switching to satellite view you can virtually fly over, as if riding in a helicopter, many places all over the world, to scope things out!
Have used it extensively to checkout places before actually visiting them.
