Money would become a barrier for you who want to explore all corners of the earth. However, with the WorldWind 1.4 is free, you can feel like really travel around the world, especially 3D graphics look very interesting and quite detailed. Software made using this technology, NASA Landsat Satellite and Shuttle Radar Topography Mission Data for the surface of the earth image.
Thanks to the technology, the details of each surface of the earth as you can see the original. Even for the United States, you can zoom up to a tree limb in the streets, buildings, and cars that are moving.
Information about sea temperature until tectonic slit plate can be displayed. The program has tools to do the search for a city or location you wish to search.
More info about thisĀ : Nasa World Wind

My husband has been using Google earth but after I showed him your post, he downloaded Nasa WorldWind 1.4 and has spent all morning playing around. As he says “he’s got a new toy”.
Thanks for the suggestion. He’ll be following your blog to see what else you find.
@blujean
Hope your husband is going to enjoy this “new toy”. I’m really impressed with the detailed graphics provided by this piece of software. That really is awesome. Glad you enjoy it.
Thanks for that. I just downloaded the new toy er I mean software.
How does this software compare to google earth? What are your favorite features?
Thanks!
@Daryl
Have fun and enjoy your “travelling”.
@Lorraine
I think that’s really obvious. I mean, take a look at its 3D visual this software gives. wow.. that’s fantastic. Download it and feel it.