Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. "The mountains are calling and I ...

Although the pandemic abruptly halted international travel, wanderlust never ceased. Forced to stay home, many people felt even more of an itch to explore new places and get out into the world. As a ...

Amazon today is launching a new service called Amazon Explore that allows customers to book live, virtual experiences led by local experts. The experiences may be focused on creativity, learning DIY ...

Are virtual tours finally ready for their close-up? We think so. Not long ago, Matterport was the only serious player in the virtual tour software space. Their tours were revolutionary, with a catch — ...

Virtual tours provide an innovative marketing tool for three customer groups. Real estate agents showcase marketable properties to potential buyers, leading to better agent time management. Hotel and ...

Last August, R.J. Pittman hopped on stage at a Las Vegas conference to promote his company. A seasoned tech executive with stints at Apple, Google and eBay, Pittman was less than a year into his role ...

The fall college-tour season is here once again. And for many prospective students — especially those who are first-generation and unable to travel — that means scouring institutions’ websites and ...

Now that the lockdown has largely been lifted, are you ready to start exploring Detroit again? Here's one opportunity: The Detroit Experience Factory has re-started its Best of Downtown walking tours, ...

Whether you’re just beginning your college search or you’re already working on your college applications, the pandemic has changed how most schools are doing campus visits. In addition to taking extra ...

Carol Cutler White led the development of the GEAR UP VR app while serving as Principal Investigator of GEAR UP NC from 2013-2018. She currently consults with the UNC System on the GEAR UP VR ...

For anyone curious about what University of Texas Permian Basin looks like and the programs it offers, the university offers a virtual tour. Launched about a year ago, it enables families and ...