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>Without a map on my phone, I'm forced to learn how to get around my city. To each his own, but I feel like that's kind of overkill. I use maps to find new des
by Eleopteryx 12y ago
>Without a map on my phone, I'm forced to learn how to get around my city.
To each his own, but I feel like that's kind of overkill. I use maps to find new destinations, but it really only takes a small number of drives to that place (often relative to the distance traveled and how often I go to that area) to memorize it. Eventually, it's more work to open the app than it is to go by memory. For me, using Google Maps is indispensable for learning new areas. I see no reason to make it harder for myself. Not ever getting lost is nice too -- what if you end up in an area you'd rather not be?
If your goal is to challenge yourself, then it would seem like a worthwhile pursuit.
- LaikaF 12y agoGoogle maps is also really great for public transport in new cities. Rather then try to figure out if I need a bus or train, or if there's no public transport where I need to go, I can just punch in an address, say when I need to arrive and it tells me what to do.
- nashadelic 12y agoReminds of an interesting debate around using the mini-map in games like GTA that ruin gameplay vs learning the city itself to enjoy the game more. You're forced to remember landmarks and know your war around a bustling sity. See: http://kotaku.com/5828760/youve-been-playing-gta-iv-wrong http://kotaku.com/5828760/youve-been-playing-gta-iv-wrong
- thomasfoster96 12y agoPersonally I use Google Maps to learn the layout of a place and then navigate as much as possible by memory.