The Best Ways to Avoid Traffic on a Trip
Photo: Sundry Photography (Shutterstock) It’s summer road trip season, and whether driving is your preferred way to travel, or you can’t afford pricey plane tickets, no one wants to get…
This New Google Maps View Puts You in the Middle of Your Favorite City
Google Maps is a lot more than a GPS app these days. Sure, it’ll help you navigate your commute, but you can also use it to learn about and virtually…
These Are the Best Rideshare Apps to Use When Traveling Internationally
Photo: CatwalkPhotos (Shutterstock) If you’re traveling internationally, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the different rideshare apps that are available in your destination country as part of your pre-departure planning.…
The Best Apps to Plan an Outdoor Adventure
Photo: Joshua Resnick (Shutterstock) There’s something about being in nature that is so refreshing and calming—something many of us developed a new appreciation for during the pandemic. But if you’re…
The Best Free Online Tools to Map Your Own Bike Routes
Photo: Oleg Troino (Shutterstock) Whether you’re in an unfamiliar place or broadening your horizons in your hometown, there are plenty of tools online to customize different walk, run, and bike…
The Smartest Way to Use Google Maps When You’re Walking Alone
Photo: BigTunaOnline (Shutterstock) Walking around a strange city can be fun. It can also be intimidating, especially when you’re alone, even more so after dark. No one wants to look…
How to Check Road Conditions When You Travel This Winter
Photo: trendobjects (Shutterstock) There’s only so much you can control when it comes to travel, especially during the holidays. Whether you’re embarking on a road trip to see family, or…
Waze Can Help You Find Cheap Gas Along Your Route
Photo: Maridav (Shutterstock) If you use Waze to navigate, you don’t need to play that “should I stop for gas or shouldn’t I” game as you watch your tank drain…
How to Download Your Google Maps Directions Before Driving Through Bad Reception
Photo: Khamosh Pathak Heading out for the great outdoors? Perhaps a different country or an area where the internet connection is spotty? You should download Google Maps offline before you…
How to Turn Off Location Tracking for Your Google Account
Photo: meiwphotographer (Shutterstock) Whether you use an iPhone or Android, or whether your computer is a Mac, PC, or Chromebook, Google is likely a big part of your digital life.…