Comments on: User generated travel content on Google Maps

By: david

david — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:19:23 +0000

For years i relied on Michelin maps. I think it is impossible to get lost using them but perhaps someone knows better.
My biggest problem was remembering the names of villages if i was travelling across country, mostly France. It was a bit of a start stop exercise at every junction. Without maligning my dear wife, well not much anyway, i did not find her quick enough with the directions. There was many a time when the Michelin was hurled to rear of the vehicle, missing her head by a fraction although she occasionally accidentally received a glancing blow. Since purchasing a Tom Tom, used for the first time in 2009, i was full of admiration at the way we were guided across country without a hitch, apart from a small detour through a cement works. My wife no longer keeps the first aid box in the side pocket next to her seat.

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By: Henry Tjandra

Henry Tjandra — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:06:13 +0000

For those who travel a lot, these features from google will help you for your traveling needs. Just wonder how the best way to use the maps? newbie traveler here

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By: Rohan

Rohan — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:15:28 +0000

Niceeeeeeeee!!

When I get home tonight I will have a look at Sri Lanka to see if I can find any pics or videos as we are off there in six weeks!

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By: Darren Cronian

Darren Cronian — Sat, 31 May 2008 22:35:38 +0000

@ Debbie,

Sorry, I had to remove some links, advertising isn’t allowed in the comments. Hope you understand.

As for maps, the advantage of an interactive map like the ones in the post are good to get a picture of where restaurants are near the hotel.

The Nokia N95 is a good gadget to have on the move, because it has GPS, and google maps preinstalled.

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By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 31 May 2008 15:31:04 +0000

We’ve used google maps for our own trips for a while. Travel guidebook maps often aren’t great (and often we’re planning from more than one book), so it’s useful to create a map of everything you want to see and make a printout before you go. That way you have a great map that shows attractions, restaurants, shops, etc all in one place, and it’s easy to slide into your daybag.

On my website, we’ve used google maps to provide printable 1/2 day itineraries for families that show our recommendations within a specific neighborhood. I think this is a nice way to blend the online resources and the need for a great printed map.

@ Familyonbikes, we’re huge fans of traditional maps just like you are. We learned long ago not to rely on tourist maps or guidebooks. In fact we almost always buy a Michelin spiral bound city guide for our destination (they’re terrific) to help us find our way around

Debbie

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