While the program is immense fun, it can also be put to more serious uses. This feature can also be used to create virtual sightseeing tours - perhaps to show off the route you have taken on your travels.

You can also search for local businesses and places of interest, and the pinpointing tools mean that it is possible to bookmark locations on the map and share them with others. Certain key cities around the world benefit from 3D tours which can be used to take a virtual tour of key landmarks and get a feeling of the lay of the land. The fluid interface makes it easy to jump from country to country and zoom right in to street level. Google Earth enables you to travel the world from the comfort of your desktop, exploring stunning satellite imagery in stunning 3D.