Category Archives: Google Maps

Using Google Map & Directions From Chaleston, SC to Austin, TX

It was a tough decision to leave my friends behind in Charleston, SC but the desire to hit the road and see the rest of America is a strong force. Preparation is essential for a trip like I had planned. Though I have a decent GPS system on my cell phone, reception can be poor … Continue reading

Google Earth – a Virtual Tour of our Planet

Google Earth is one of the most innovative applications in internet industry. Available in 44 languages, Google Earth is used by millions of people on a daily basis to seek for directions, places or business locations at a resolution of approximately 15 m per pixel. Featuring a 3d environment, Google Earth is a virtual tour … Continue reading

Google Maps around the world!

 About a year ago, I decided to take a trip around the world. I booked a cruise, as I hate flying and began planning the excursions that I would take when the ship docked at each port in the countries that I was going to visit. I had never visited any of the countries that … Continue reading

Getting Ready For My Trip To Miami

I’m getting ready for my trip to Miami for the Market America convention. I usually just relay on my garmin GPS unit, but I like to print out maps from google maps just in case something goes wrong (like my GPS unit quits). I live in clearwater, fl and it take about 5 hours or … Continue reading

Who Provides the best Driving Directions?

Google Maps is the first place I look when seeking driving directions. It is especially helpful on long drives because Google Maps give the most up-to-date information that can be found. I have used other online services for directions, however, I always return to Google Maps. There is very little to dislike about Google Maps. … Continue reading

My Unplanned Vacation

At last I decided to take that well deserved break from my hectic schedule and embarked upon an unplanned vacation. Didn’t decide the destination when I started from home, just caught the flight to Chicago and the rest of my 10 day trip was all planned all along the way. Had a very bad experience … Continue reading

Lost Searching For The Lost

On one particular afternoon my friend accidentally became lost in a city neighboring the city in which she resided. Upon realizing how lost she was, me friend messaged me notifying me of her situation and asked for help. At first, I thought I knew the area well enough to guide her somewhere where she would … Continue reading

The Reasons We Need Maps

Although basic map skills are often not taught in school, this is unfortunate because using maps to find one’s location and get directions is an essential part of living in American society. Everywhere a person looks, our nation’s landscape is crisscrossed with roads, streets, and highways and these are being added by the day. In … Continue reading

Google Maps Provides the best Driving Directions

Google Maps is the first place I look when seeking driving directions. It is especially helpful on long drives because Google Maps give the most up-to-date information that can be found. I have used other online services for directions, however, I always return to Google Maps. There is very little to dislike about Google Maps. … Continue reading

Road Maps

Are you planning a road trip in the near future? If so, the first thing you will need is a good road map. Whether you choose to buy a traditional paper format or go with the free and more modern option of mapping software websites, finding an accurate and easy to use road map is … Continue reading