The holidays are over and we are faced with the lengthy stretch of winter months ahead. If you are like me, you are feeling a serious wanderlust right about now. Between the long winter nights and the sub-zero temperatures, my mind is constantly wandering to faraway places. If it isn’t possible to book the next flight out of town, check out AirPano.
Singapore via AirPano
AirPano is a not-for-profit project created by a team of Russian photo enthusiasts focused on taking high-resolution aerial panoramic photographs, via helicopter, hot air balloon, radio controlled helicopter, airplane and even dirigible. There are nearly 1500 aerial panoramas on their website showing over 150 famous locations around the world, including North Pole, Antarctica, Mariana Trench, and even the Earth’s view from the stratosphere.
While I didn’t manage to get out of town over the holidays, I have taken virtual tours of Florence, Singapore, The Maldives and the Great Wall of China, just to name a few. AirPano would also be a great tool for getting your bearings for a place before you travel there.
Paris via AirPano
If you are snowed in this week, just travel the world virtually…
and then start planning where you will go next!
Happy New Year, Sandy!!!! I am so excited to be back to my blogging friends. I hope you had a wonderful holiday.
I'll be taking that virtual tour of Florence while I stay INDOORS! Stay warm, what a crazy start to this year. It will only get better. I'm dreaming of Spring already.
xoxo Elizabeth
Happy New Year, Sandy! Thanks for the great tip – this looks like the type of site I could seriously get lost in. And I'll be sure to check out the view of Paris before I take off later this month. I hope that you are staying warm and that your year is off to a lovely start – I know that January can be a slow month, but I always find it to be one of the best times to slow down and dream a bit! Here's to lots of adventures in 2014! XOXO
Now this is the way to travel these days, when even taking a flight back home is dangerous! I saw that Kennedy airport was closed due to ice. When Ruben and I flew back home from L.A. to Minneapolis, we were fortunate to not run into those problems, but today, we are stuck inside due to those dangerous temps!
Thank you again Sandy for offering us the world! Anita
OMG, amazing views! Thanks for sharing this site to us Sandy!
Sandy,
Thank-you for inspiring me to wander and to plan.
Our sons will be 21 in February and I am looking forward to planning a special adventure to remember.
pve
Great inspiration Sandy!! Reading your posts is like going on vacation for me without the hassles of security. Have a great week.
Such beautiful views of such fabulous places! Let the dreaming and planning begin!
Hi Sandy Happy New Year! I hope we don't get snowed in this week. Although, because of the freezing temps, I won't be leaving the house. I would love to go to the Great Wall of China.
I'm traveling through my mind right now to a tropical paradise. Here in Toronto we have an Extreme Cold Weather Alert till tomorrow. We will be in the deep freeze. No point actually booking a trip right now because the Airports here have lots of cancellations. Enjoy the Winter, keep safe and warm.
fascinating sandy, you never cease to amaze!
we are trying to drive to atlanta for the gift show and so far 'no go!' from chicago that is!
stay warm
debra
I love this site Sandy, thanks so much for the tip! We should share travel Apps one day, mine are mounting and there are a few good ones. Sending you warm wishes from Saigon…xx
Happy New Year, Sandy!
Whew! The holidays are over and the nest is empty once again!
I am on a roll with a goal to be ready for a week at Whistler soon.
Your images are lovely! I will check the site out soon!
As always, thank you for your tips for all means of travel, my friend!
Stay well!
w/L
Sandy, this looks fabulous! I cannot wait to take a few adventures.
I hope that you are having a great week! Stay warm!
Thanks for mentioning AirPano. As you know I love to travel and this is a great introduction to new places.