2008 Global Torch Relay

Google

http://www.google.com

Track the 2008 Global Torch Relay as it makes its way around the earth.

An ongoing tradition from 766 B.C. has been to ignite the torch at the ancient site in Olympia, Greece. From March 25th until the start of August, the Torch Relay will travel across Greece, into Beijing, and then around the world through cities, oceans, and even the world's highest mountain, Mt. Qomolangma (Mt. Everest). The relay's purpose is to spread the Olympic spirit as well as the message of peace and friendship, and also ignite the passion of the people around the world.

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360 Cities

360 Cities BV

http://www.360cities.net

Fly inside 360 degree panoramas in locations worldwide.

Using the PhotoOverlay feature in Google Earth 4.2, 360 Cities have created this KML that allows you to fly into hundreds of panoramas. Each city has a variety of locations with panoramas to fly into. From the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles to the hot deserts of Syria, there is something for all travel tastes. 360 Cities are continually updating this dymanic KML, enabling you to view new panoramas as they become available for new places.

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Israel Tourist Attractions

Israel Ministry of Tourism

http://www.goisrael.com/tourism_eng

Take a virtual tour across Israel.

This KML enables you to explore tourism sites associated with Israel. Each placemark provides textual and photographic information from beautiful coastline sites to the arid Negev desert.

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Panoramas of UNESCO Sites in Germany

OV-Medien GmbH

http://www.deutschland-panorama.de/

View this KML which shows panoramas of UNESCO sites in Germany.

In this KML, you can explore UNESCO sites in Germany and view panoramas of the sites. Each placemark description balloon contains a preview image with links to a full panorama. Perfect for all virtual tourists!

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UK and Ireland Flight Routes

James Stafford

http://www.barnabu.co.uk

View a clever interpretation showing UK and Ireland flight routes.

This clever little KML illustrates scheduled airline routes in the UK and Ireland. By hovering over the placemark icons, you will be able to see the available destinations from that point of departure. Clicking on the placemark icons brings up a description bubble with information about airlines.

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Trip Around Asia

Dan Bauer

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showthreaded.php/Cat/0/Number/606094

Enjoy a guided tour of Asia.

This KML presents a photographic tour of Asia. Intrepid explorer, Dan Bauer, spent thirty months traveling across Asia and Australasia collecting many beautiful photographs. From bustling spice markets in India to the majestic Himalayan mountains, these images are all the better for being geographically organized.

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A Virtual Ride on The Glacier Express

Virtual Tourism

http://www.virtualtourism.blogspot.com

Take a virtual ride on the Glacier Express, Switzerland.

From Zermatt in the west to St Moritz in the east, the Glacier Express provides passengers with a spectacular view of Switzerland's beautiful scenery. Now, you can join in this experience by touring the route and viewing videos of the main stops. Viewing tip: Turn on 'terrain' in your "Layers" for maximum effect.

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Trip Around Namibia

Micki Daniel

http://instech.knox.k12tn.net/bltcinfo/GoogleEarth/GoogleEarthTravelLogs.htm

Tour Namibia in a rich geospatial context, reading descriptions and viewing photos along the way.

Tour Namibia in a rich geospatial context, reading descriptions and viewing photos along the way. Each placemark contains an image and brief journal entry about the traveller's experiences across this spectacular part of Africa.

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Photographic Tour of Iceland

Mill House Photography

http://www.millhouse.nl

Take a photographic tour of Iceland's beautiful scenery.

In this KML, you can view lots of high quality photographs showing off Iceland's spectacular scenery. From the Northern Lights and glaciers to urban Reykjavík and....Broccoli...! Yep that's right...Broccoli...!

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German Panoramas

fotoausflug.de

http://www.fotoausflug.de/en-index.html

View high quality panoramas from several German cities.

In this KML, you can view geographically organized panoramas for several German cities. Each description bubble contains a preview image and description of the place along with a link to the panorama that you can explore.

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Walk Highlands

Walkhighlands

http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk

Walk the Scottish highlands from the comfort of your home.

In this KML, you can walk the Scottish highlands. First virtually, then if you feel like some fresh air and exercise, download a GPS track to your device and set off! Viewing tip: Turn on the "Terrain" in your layers to explore the area of outstanding natural beauty.

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Virtual Tourism Videos

Virtual Tourism

http://www.virtualtourism.blogspot.com

Tour the world from the air, viewing videos along the way.

With nearly 400 geographically organized YouTube videos to explore, Virtual Tourism have crafted this KML offering a dual perspective of the world - from the air and from the ground. From the red centre of Australia to the bustling cityscapes of Manhattan, this KML is sure to whet any explorer's appetit.

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New Seven Wonders of the World in Video

MIBAZAAR

http://www.mibazaar.com

You've seen the new seven wonders from space, now get a ground level perspective.

The latest version of Google Earth 4.2 enables YouTube videos to be embedded into the placemark description balloons. In this example "Mibazaar" has included YouTube videos to match the new seven wonders of the world. So now, not only can you view these spectacles from space, but you can see them from the ground too.

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Geographically Organized Webcams

Webcams.travel

http://www.webcams.travel

See what the world is up to right now!

With nearly 3000 webcams collected, Webcams.travel's KML offers a real insight into what the world is up to right now! Click on the placemark to view an image of the webcam and see what's going on in that part of the world. Naturally, we think these webcams are all the better for being geographically organized.

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The World in Panoramic View

viewAt.org

http://viewat.org

View the locations where high quality panoramas were captured, then view them.

ViewAt.org have provided this KML which lets you fly around the globe exploring hundreds of high quality panoramic images taken by everyday people. Each placemark offers an image preview, a brief description and link to the full panorama. By using a network link, any new panoramas can be updated dynamically without you having to download new versions.

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Waymarking the Lake District

Flipflopnick

Learn all about Waymarking while exploring the English countryside.

Waymarking is one of several new means allowing us, the people to build our future maps. A user by the name of "Flipflopnick" has used this technique to annotate the Earth by providing photos and descriptions of the locations in and around the Lake District - one of England most unspoiled regions.

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Alaskan Motorcycle Trip

Douglas Printz

Hop on a motorcycle and travel through the Alaskan wilderness.

The route from California to Alaska takes you through some of the most spectacular scenery our planet has to offer. From the lush terrain of Northern California, through the Canadian Rockies and onto the icey wilderness of the Arctic Circle. Follow two intrepid motorcycle enthusiasts as they embark on a journey of discovery. Viewing tip: Turn "Terrain" on in your layers section.

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Explore Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage

http://novascotia.com

Explore the beauty of Nova Scotia.

From the bustling city of Halifax to the serenity of Kejimkujik National Park, explore the diverse sights in Nova Scotia, Canada. View photos, descriptions and links to learn more about the history and culture of Nova Scotia.

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Travel Adventures

Boris Kester

http://www.traveladventures.org

Treat yourself to a guided tour of the globe.

This KML enables you to travel the world, seeing the sights along the way. With photos, descriptions and links, this KML is a highly informative and interesting account of one individuals jet-setting to the far reaches of our globe.

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GeoBeats Videos

GeoBeats

http://www.geobeats.com

See your destination, hear from local experts.

There are approximately 6.5 billion local experts in the world. GeoBeats has created a KML connecting us with a few of these. Each of the placemarks links to a video where you can hear from these experts giving information such as local etiquette, or how to use a city's public transportation system. Naturally, we think these videos are all the better for being geographically organized.

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