I had a Radio that picked up ATC many years ago, I wonder if anyone use to take them on to planes and listen while in flight!! Guess they would get into trouble if caught.
Google earth is a great tool, use it for checking out holiday detinations and my last holiday was to a place in thailand called Bangsaen. Its where all the Time people go for weekends and only 40 mins from Bangkok.
Google earth can be used with Open ATC.