mapping Latitude and Longitude Explained July 8, 2024 / July 8, 2024 by Adam DuVander If “Never Eat Soggy Wheat”… or “Waffles” was one of the first things you learned about geography in elementary school, you’re not the only one. Mnemonic devices can help us remember anything, from the four directions — North, East, South, and West — to something as complex as latitude and longitude. For example, you may […] Read more »
mapping Add Your Geocaches to an Excel Spreadsheet July 2, 2024 / July 2, 2024 by Adam DuVander Buried treasure isn’t just for pirate-obsessed children. People of nearly any age get excited about the prospect of hidden gems. In the case of geocaching, it’s small containers (called “caches”) filled with trinkets. Those who participate in this (mostly) free pastime follow given latitude and longitude coordinates and hints in order to find what’s hidden. […] Read more »
mapping Top Cities Most Integrated with the Global Economy June 27, 2024 / June 27, 2024 by Adam DuVander When it comes to globalization or international connectedness, researchers classify cities into tiers such as Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Sufficiency. Each tier is further categorized into sublevels, including Alpha++. Only two cities worldwide hold this top designation… Any guesses as to which two cities have incomparable global influence and economic connections? View Global city rating […] Read more »