Google Maps Trick: How to Use Navigation App When Planning a Trip [WATCH]

Google Maps have been used to search for places or locate some establishments that one is about to visit. One netizen shared a genius trick for using the navigation app for a smooth and convenient trip.

How to Use Google Maps When Planning a Trip

TikTok user @jessicawantsanap shared a clip of how she uses Google Maps when she plans a trip to save data and time. According to her, not everyone uses Google Maps to plan their trip, and when she started doing it, she couldn't look back because it helped her big time. So she wanted to share the travel hack with others.

According to her, you must figure out how to get to the city or place you are going. However, she discourages booking a hotel or Airbnb at this point. Instead, she suggests making a Google Maps first.

Search for "Google my maps" and click "Google My Maps." Then, click on "Create a New Map." The app will show the previous maps you created if you have any.

Pin things you want to do in your new Google Map, like the attractions or activities you have in mind during your trip. You can also pin for "Food" and "Transportation." If you want to stay near an airport or train station, make sure to click "Transportation."

Once you have pinned your activities, food, and transportation, do a quick Google search on where to stay and compare that with to map. Now, you will know the best place to stay based on what you want to do during your trip.

Using Google Maps in planning your trip also makes it easy to plan your days based on areas. Also, when you divert from your itinerary, you can pull the map to see where you're close to.

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What Is Google Maps?

Google Maps is designed to help you explore and navigate the world. You can use it to discover new experiences across the world or near you by helping you find places to eat or the various activities you can do in your area.

The go-to navigation app will help you see places you match and recommend new and trending places based on your interests. It also allows you to create lists of places you want to go and add notes to the places you have saved. You can keep your list private or share it publicly with your friends.

Additionally, it helps make your plan happen by connecting you with the places you're interested in. You can follow your favorite businesses, make reservations, book an appointment, get tickets, or even reach out to a company on Google Maps for any inquiry.

Also, it offers real-time traffic and public transportation updates and hands-free help with Google Assistant.

According to WhatIs.com, there's also a Google Maps Go, a lighter version of the Google Maps app. It was designed to run seamlessly on devices with limited memory storage and unreliable networks. It doesn't compromise speed, accurate directions, real-time updates, and transit information despite being a lightweight version of the popular navigation app.

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