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Ski trails are finally back on Google Maps after a hiatus. Here's why.

After a hiatus, ski resorts have returned to Google Maps.

A tale of two cities—at opposite ends of the Earth

Longyearbyen, Norway, and Ushuaia, Argentina, offer travelers the opportunity to see unspoiled landscapes, rare wildlife, and vast glacial ice—along with a spirit of endurance and camaraderie.

Olympic hopeful cross-country skier tries to put India on the winter sports map

Most of Bhavani Thekkada’s competitors grew up on skis. She grew up on a coffee farm — in southern India. So as a ...

Cruising Norway’s Inside Passage Is Europe’s Most Scenic Sea Day

Most cruisers never realise Norway hides a sheltered coastal corridor filled with mountains, myths and remote island ...
IEEE

Google map aided visual navigation for UAVs in GPS-denied environment

Abstract: We propose a framework for Google Map aided UAV navigation in GPS-denied environment. Geo-referenced navigation provides drift-free localization and does not require loop closures. The UAV ...