Train Hotels
A few years ago we took a detailed look at Canada’s Grand Railway Hotels (parts 1, 2, 3). To look at things from the opposite perspective, there are a surprising number of train carriages around the world which serve as…
Wednesday, 28th November 2012
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Circuit of the Americas
To the south-east of Austin, Texas, there is a brand new motor racing track called the Circuit of the Americas, being used this weekend for its inaugural event – the Formula One United States Grand Prix. While Street View shows…
Saturday, 17th November 2012
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The Principality of Andorra
Straddling the mountainous border between Spain and France, the tiny nation of Andorra is the sixth-smallest country in Europe, with an area of only 468km2 (181 sq miles). Although the satellite imagery is generally poor1, Google recently released Street View…
Wednesday, 14th November 2012
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Graveyards in Parking Lots
To mark Halloween this year, we’re visiting some unusual burial places. While it is common for cemeteries to have parking lots, you might think it unlikely that the reverse would happen. However, there are a surprising number of graveyards in…
Wednesday, 31st October 2012
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Churches With Detached Towers
We recently took a look at a number of Churches with twisted spires. Rather more common are Churches with detached bell towers, though the architectural styles vary wildly. The most famous example is Italy’s Torre di Pisa, more commonly known…
Thursday, 18th October 2012
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Via Appia Antica
Via Appia (The Appian Way) was one of the earliest Roman Roads, running south-east of the Italian capital towards Brindisi. Via Appia Antica is the oldest section of the road, dating to 312 BC, and is lined with monuments and…
Wednesday, 19th September 2012
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Crop Circles • Weirdness
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It’s surprises me that in 6 years of island-themed posts, and our frequently-documented obsession with all things “largest”, that the…
Islands • Natural Landmarks
Graveyards in Parking Lots
To mark Halloween this year, we’re visiting some unusual burial places. While it is common for cemeteries to have parking…
45˚ Imagery • Abandoned • Monuments • Street Views • Weirdness
Castles of Slovakia
Slovakia is truly a country of castles. In a country of less than 5.5 million people, there are over 250…
Buildings • Movie Locations • Street Views • Towers
The Principality of Andorra
Straddling the mountainous border between Spain and France, the tiny nation of Andorra is the sixth-smallest country in Europe, with…
Buildings • Natural Landmarks • Street Views
Graveyards in Parking Lots
To mark Halloween this year, we’re visiting some unusual burial places. While it is common for cemeteries to have parking…
45˚ Imagery • Abandoned • Monuments • Street Views • Weirdness
Train Hotels
A few years ago we took a detailed look at Canada’s Grand Railway Hotels (parts 1, 2, 3). To look…
45˚ Imagery • Other Vehicles • Street Views • Weirdness
Castles of Slovakia
Slovakia is truly a country of castles. In a country of less than 5.5 million people, there are over 250…
Buildings • Movie Locations • Street Views • Towers
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