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More cities added to Google Street View

Google have just added four more cities to Google Street View, the ground-level 3d panorama addition to Google Maps. The new cities are: San Diego, California Los Angeles, California Houston, Texas Orlando, Florida which, like the original 5 cities of…

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Tuesday, 7th August 2007

Best. Sight. Ever.

It's been said many times that a Google Sightseeing entry was the best ever, but we've never quantified just how much better that sight is. Until now! Regular visitors will notice all entries now have a "Rate this Sight!" star…

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Wednesday, 1st August 2007

New Imagery in Google Earth July 07

The Google Latlong Blog has posted an announcement of new terrain and imagery in Google Earth and Google Maps. Rather than the usual list of what's new, the team have provided clues to various locations around the globe for you…

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Sunday, 29th July 2007

Takeover Week: Thanks!

We hope you've all enjoyed Reader Takeover Week here at Google Sightseeing and Alex and I would like to thank all those who contributed, especially our published authors: Jerome, Keir Clarke, Eugene Villar, Zack & Rob. All five were excellent…

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Sunday, 15th July 2007

Google Sightseeing Reader Takeover Week!

Next week Alex and I are taking a little time off. So, to avoid tumbleweed we'll be handing over the reigns to you, our favourite readers, for Google Sightseeing Reader Takeover Week! Yes, you have the chance to have your…

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Tuesday, 3rd July 2007

The Google Sightseeing Forums Are Go For Launch!

As long as you haven't been hiding under a rock, then you'll have heard about Google Maps' new Street Views, which allow you to walk down the virtual streets of 5 major U.S. cities. Unsurprisingly perhaps, there's been a great…

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Friday, 8th June 2007

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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