Circumnavigating the globe means to travel all the way around the Earth, completing a full circle. It refers to a journey that starts and ends at the same point, taking you across multiple continents and oceans.
Related terms
Magellan: Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition that successfully circumnavigated the globe. He didn't survive the entire journey but his crew completed it in his honor.
Exploration: Exploration refers to traveling into unknown territories for discovery or adventure purposes. It often involves discovering new lands, cultures, resources, and trade routes.
Navigation: Navigation is the art of planning and controlling a ship's course during a voyage. It involves using instruments like maps, compasses, astrolabes, and celestial observations to determine direction and location while at sea.