Wednesday, August 11, 2010

#6 Google Maps

I have used Google Maps before.
It is very handy for working out the distance and travel time.
Last year we went on a road trip from Boise, Idaho to San Diego, CA.
We were able to plan the trip and calculate locations to visit and stay overnight.
I find the street view photos really helpful to identify landmarks as road signs are not always clear.
I did not know that you can add places or change addresses.

I have not used "Where is" before.
The guides at the bottom of the maps to hotels, resturants, banks, shopping, etc. are very useful.
Directions seem easy to use.

1 comment:

  1. Isn't it great for planning trips?! I used the street view function too when I went to Paris. Because I was arriving by myself I looked at the street where my hostel was so I wouldn't feel disoriented. You might like to have a look at http://tripline.net/ it's a mapping website that lets you plan,mark and annotate your trip on a map. Kind of like a micro blog. You can even accent it with pics!
    Cheers:)

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