Return to Mount St. Helens

It was the site of the deadliest volcanic eruption in the history of the United States, but even after two GSS visits spread over the past 7 years, it's not until now that we have a chance to revisit Mount…

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Wednesday, 17th July 2013

Airbus, Toulouse

In 2005, the aviation world's eyes lit up with excitement when the first Airbus A380 took into the skies over Toulouse, France. It was the initial flight of the world's largest airliner, and it happened at Aéroport Toulouse-Blagnac. Airbus does…

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Wednesday, 26th September 2012

Sakura-jima (Volcano Week 7)

Once a volcanic island centered in Japan's Kagoshima Bay, during an eruption in 1914 the Sakura-jima volcano decided to change the landscape by reaching out with massive lava flows and connecting itself to the mainland. The lava also engulfed several…

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Thursday, 30th August 2012

Egypt’s White Desert (Desert Week 2012)

Perhaps one of the most surreal deserts in all the world, Egypt's little known White Desert is home to some of the most photogenic and breathtaking landscapes on the planet. Located 45 km (28 mi) north of the town of…

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Thursday, 12th July 2012

Top 5 Worst Traffic Cities in the World

Nobody likes traffic. The frequent starts and stops just to roll another few feet can grind away at anyone's mind. Well, if you're planning a trip soon, you might want to avoid the following destinations! They were determined by an…

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Tuesday, 8th May 2012

The World’s Worst Airport Terminals

A list of the best and worst airport terminals in the world has recently been published on frommer.com, and despite some cities making the list more than once, the results span the whole globe. However rather than tell you all…

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Tuesday, 21st February 2012

Welcome to Google Sightseeing!

Google Sightseeing takes you on a tour of the world as seen from satellite or street views using Google Maps. Our team of authors present weird and wonderful sights as suggested by readers.

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