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I travel a lot and so often (far more than not) people explain the route based on things trivial to them; go right at Jose-with-the-nose, go left at the office

I travel a lot and so often (far more than not) people explain the route based on things trivial to them; go right at Jose-with-the-nose, go left at the office of Manuel etc. I have never been to the town and obviously this info is not on the map. Basically if google maps cannot find it, calling or whatsapp with the owner almost never helps at all.

I_complete_me 7y ago
The story about the foreigner asking for directions in Ireland comes to mind. The (helpful) reply: "You want to go to Ballywhereever? Well, I wouldn't start from here..." Top that!
- lakkal 7y ago
  There's something similar associated with people from the state of Maine in the US: "You can't get there from here."