There are many types of technology to day that can possibly
enhance a vacation. Google maps and Google Navigation are too of the tools that
can make a getting to you destination easier. The benefit of Google maps is
that it gives time estimate on how long it will to arrive at your destination
and it also gives you turn by turn direction which is fairly accurate. The
problem with Google maps is that if you accidentally shut it off and there is
no internet you may not be able to get back on track so even if you are using
Google map you may want to consider bringing along a traditional paper map.
Technology wins this one paper maps are cumbersome.
The next thing to consider is restaurant review apps like
Yelp and Google now. You can check these apps and see how other people have
reviewed restaurants in the area that you are visiting. The problems with the
reviews that people place are that it is their personal opinion and their taste
may not be the same as yours. You can also skip the app and just ask the people
working at the hotel that you are staying at where they like to eat or you may want
to skip the technology all together and just eat at a restaurant chain that you
already like. Using the low tech approach maybe the best option when trying
finding a restaurant to eat at while on vacation.
The option to take an additional camera with you while on
vacation. The last few vacations that I have been on I have taken a digital
camera with me and have not used the camera relying on my cell phone camera.
The problem with taking an extra camera is that you have to carry more items
with you while in most cases I will already be carrying my cell phone and the
cameras on cell phone are much better than they were just a couple of years ago,
and if you want to post photos on to social media they are already on a device
that can do that with no need to transfer them to another device. Technology
wins again carrying more stuff is never good unless you are looking for higher
quality pictures.
