Using the "Places" project in Flickr, you can type in a location and see interesting photos from that area. It's a great way to explore the world from the comfort of your own home. And the page itself is well-designed, giving you a feel for life there.
To see how this works, plus more tips, take a look at this movie from my Flickr Essential Training title, and see what you think.
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Previously on The Digital Story
Become Your Own Museum Curator with "Galleries" on Flickr
Using Google to Search Within Flickr
Flickr Updates Share Tools for Facebook, Twitter
Introduction to Flickr Essential Training
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