I was travelling home mid-January after a few meetings in London. I picked up my iPhone and went on Google maps to see where something was near home, but wondered if I could scroll all the way around the world. It would make sense, given that I have searched for places all over the globe at one time or another. When someone crashed their plane in the Nevada desert. When something happened in Sydney or Tuvalu. I could do that. So what would happen if I took a trip around the world via Google maps?
There would have to be rules:
- All ‘virtual’ hotel and travel bookings have to be possible online.
- My journey had to be plotted on Google maps along accessible routes.
- I can only use my iPhone or iPad to manage the trip.
- I have to take into account the current conditions and latest news, wherever I am.
- I have to research the places and history and people along the route I take.
This could work!
So here I am, James de Paula Hanika, with my trusty iPhone, iPad and jolly green camper, somewhere in the virtual world of Google maps. This is my opportunity to research key historical, geographical or political events that have formed our world.
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I am impressed with your determination. Good Luck. I agree that it could be done. In my experience, working with Google Maps has been good. It sounds like you’ve got all the important stuff covered. I’ll check in on your from time to time.