The first part of 20th century saw the birth of leisure travel. At first driven by railways and ocean liners, mainly in Europe and the US, it was later dominated by airlines that opened up the globe to adventure-seekers. It was an era of luxurious and elegant travel, privilege of a small but growing elite that progressively expanded their world from hometowns and country cottages to national and later far-flung destinations. It was the “Golden Age of Travel”.

During one of my recent “travels” on Google Earth (yes, I do that often… somehow I can’t live without travelling all the time!) I’ve spent some time looking into panoramic content from 360 Cities. They have now collected an incredible amount of 360° panoramic photos, uploaded from talented amateur photographers from around the world, that let you explore the globe from your armchair with a stunning immersive experience.