Online Maps
We all find ourselves lost at times. In reality it's just part of life. Unless you have a built-in GPS system, you surely don't know your way around all ends of the globe. Probably not even all corners of the US. I know I've been lost my share of times; probably even more than my share. In the past I always pulled out road maps for assistance. And when that didn't work for me, I simply pulled over at the nearest gas station and flat-out asked for directions. Some individuals may still find themselves doing this on occasion. As for the smart ones, they'll surely resort to online maps and electronic GPS systems.
The game of travel has been simplified. So before you run and jump in the car with nothing but the destination on your mind, I suggest you hop on the web and do a quick search for online maps first. This will save you plenty of time, frustration and gas. And I think we can all agree that gas is not cheap by any means. Hopefully you can drive straight to your destination without any troubles. Full-time access to online maps makes it very easy. Check out websites like mapquest.com or yahoomaps. You can punch in your current location and desired destination. In a split second you'll not only see how far and long you have to travel, but you'll actually get a print-out of the directions step by step, in addition to a color map of your route. That should make your trip a breeze.
Okay, I'll be frank; nothing beats a Garmin GPS. This is the ideal of direction providers. Compact GPS units hold all the data you'll need to find your way around the entire planet. This is becau
se they work off of a satellite. At any time they can pinpoint your location and get you to where ever it is you wish to go. However, online maps are totally free of charge, and a GPS will run you hundreds of dollars. It really comes down to what you're willing to spend and how often you typically travel.
