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Hit the Road, Apps! 10 Virtual Ways to Explore the Planet

Go around the world in an afternoon when you download one of these entertaining apps for kids.

By Kipp Jarecke-Cheng February 24, 2016

Getting young explorers excited about different cultures and geography is just a few clicks away, thanks to a growing array of edu-taining and globally-minded apps that’ll send your Dora and Diego on their own virtual globetrotting adventures. Flip through our album to unearth captivating apps that teach your budding world traveler about foreign cuisines, global geography, international languages…and even space travel!

Kids Planet Discovery

Chock-full of 100 interactive games and 80 videos (with in-app purchase options for complete access), this amusing app lets young globetrotters explore places around the world, meet people from different cultures, and discover international music and global clothing styles. Mini-fashionistas will enjoy the dress-up game that features local attire, while preschoolers will love the charming card matching games and puzzles. Available in eight languages, this collection of world-inspired games and activities will instill a greater sense of global community— and maybe even a little bit of wanderlust.

Good for: 4 & up

Free at iTunes with in-app purchase options

What’s your favorite global app? Tell us in the comments!

— Kipp Jarecke-Cheng