Use Google maps to plan your entire walk and check local landmarks.
Google Maps
On business? In a hurry? Save time and anxiety if you are in a hurry to get to an association lunch or timed tour.
When you get a new phone, you can install a Google Maps ap on your phone.
Google Street View
Recognize landmarks so you know you are on the right route. Even if you don't speak the local language.
If you are meeting visitors, sound really knowledgeable about the local area.Take time to check the history of statue. Ancient buildings. And modern buildings.
In London, which bridge are you crossing? When was the Gherkin built and by whom and is it all offices or are there shops? Best place to take a photo? From inside or outside, underneath or across the river?
Is anything worth stopping to see and admire and take a photo for the folks back home? Note a selfie spot for your overseas or out of town visitors.
Are there major roads to delay you? Can you walk a more interested route by the river? Avoid alleyways at night? Check where the children are walking and what tie they should arrive.
Check a cafe where you can all meet if its raining and one of you is delayed in a traffic jam or railway go-slow. Is there a free toilet nearby?
Does the pub or station have a place to park? What's the cost? A place to pick up visitors at the station without incurring a parking fine?
Can you walk home instead of taking a taxi, and burn off the calories consumed during lunch? Is the uphill walk too long for granny or the teenagers in high heels? Is there a great view from the hilltop on a fine day?
When walking from the station, what is the name of the road you must take or ask for? If you take the earlier or later turning? How do you get back on your route? Are there any long cul-de-sacs you should avoid? Is it quicker to go back retracing your steps, or can you simply continue on the new alternative route?
Printed Map from Google Maps
It may be easier to print off a map, rather than rely on satnav having a good internet connection on your hand held phone at the destination. If your phone dies you will be glad to have the map. Why should your phone die? It might if you are in an underground railway giving advice to a friend who is lost and phoned. Your phone could die if you are between high buildings and lose connection. Or if its late in the day and you've taken lots of photos and videos.
Take a phone charger and cables. You can buy a stored battery type device to carry with you, about the size of your phone, a lighter smaller one for short trips, a bigger, heavier one for longer trips. Remember to take it with you.
You can give it to anybody who goes back to the station to meet somebody who is late whilst the rest of you wait in a cafe.
Google Maps
On business? In a hurry? Save time and anxiety if you are in a hurry to get to an association lunch or timed tour.
When you get a new phone, you can install a Google Maps ap on your phone.
Google Street View
Recognize landmarks so you know you are on the right route. Even if you don't speak the local language.
If you are meeting visitors, sound really knowledgeable about the local area.Take time to check the history of statue. Ancient buildings. And modern buildings.
In London, which bridge are you crossing? When was the Gherkin built and by whom and is it all offices or are there shops? Best place to take a photo? From inside or outside, underneath or across the river?
Is anything worth stopping to see and admire and take a photo for the folks back home? Note a selfie spot for your overseas or out of town visitors.
Are there major roads to delay you? Can you walk a more interested route by the river? Avoid alleyways at night? Check where the children are walking and what tie they should arrive.
Check a cafe where you can all meet if its raining and one of you is delayed in a traffic jam or railway go-slow. Is there a free toilet nearby?
Does the pub or station have a place to park? What's the cost? A place to pick up visitors at the station without incurring a parking fine?
Can you walk home instead of taking a taxi, and burn off the calories consumed during lunch? Is the uphill walk too long for granny or the teenagers in high heels? Is there a great view from the hilltop on a fine day?
When walking from the station, what is the name of the road you must take or ask for? If you take the earlier or later turning? How do you get back on your route? Are there any long cul-de-sacs you should avoid? Is it quicker to go back retracing your steps, or can you simply continue on the new alternative route?
Printed Map from Google Maps
It may be easier to print off a map, rather than rely on satnav having a good internet connection on your hand held phone at the destination. If your phone dies you will be glad to have the map. Why should your phone die? It might if you are in an underground railway giving advice to a friend who is lost and phoned. Your phone could die if you are between high buildings and lose connection. Or if its late in the day and you've taken lots of photos and videos.
Take a phone charger and cables. You can buy a stored battery type device to carry with you, about the size of your phone, a lighter smaller one for short trips, a bigger, heavier one for longer trips. Remember to take it with you.
You can give it to anybody who goes back to the station to meet somebody who is late whilst the rest of you wait in a cafe.
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