May 15th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
Where does this look like to you? I guessed central Mexico based on the Spanish signs and the mixture of dry soil and lush plants. Actually it's Brazil. The next view I looked at showed the characteristic onion domes of a Russian Orthodox Church. I guessed Russia and was correct.
This is an addictive new online game called Geoguessr. It gives you random Google Street View images and you have ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Geoguessr: The Internet's Newest Educational Time Waster
May 15th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
Where does this look like to you? I guessed central Mexico based on the Spanish signs and the mixture of dry soil and lush plants. Actually it's Brazil. The next view I looked at showed the characteristic onion domes of a Russian Orthodox Church. I guessed Russia and was correct.
This is an addictive new online game called Geoguessr. It gives you random Google Street View images and you have ...Hacker Demonstrates Ability To Hijack Plane Using Smartphone
Apr 12th, 2013 at 4:30PM:
Imagine this: you've fallen asleep on a plane headed to your dream vacation when suddenly erratic flight movement stirs you awake. The cabin is chaotic, and what's even worse, in the cockpit the pilot has no idea what is happening. All systems have been overridden, and – although the pilot doesn't know it – someone is controlling the plane from within the cabin.
Hacker Hugo ...A Personal Lament To The Death Of Guidebooks
Mar 29th, 2013 at 11:00AM: It was with a heavy heart that I read the news last week that Frommer's guidebooks will cease to be printed. The guidebooks were purchased by Google last summer, and as of this year, the entire future list of titles will not be released. With the takeover of digital apps, social media, and user-generated content, we knew this was coming, but it still feels like the end of an era. It's become ...Google Maps Adds Data For 38 Ski Resorts
Feb 8th, 2013 at 8:00AM: For my money, Google Maps is one of the greatest technological advances of all times. Whether I'm at home or traveling to some new destination, it helps me to find restaurants, museums, shops and other points of interest, then routes me to those locations by car, foot or mass transit. Over the past few years, Maps has continued to evolve and add new features, making the system even more useful as ...Which App Offers The Lowest Hotel Prices? Priceline, Tonight Or Hotel Tonight?
Jan 1st, 2013 at 1:00PM: Finding a dirt-cheap hotel room – either at the last minute or well in advance – is an art, not a science, and I'm always looking for new tools to save money. For years, Priceline has been my go-to resource for cheap hotel rooms and rental cars because I have a system for gaming the site and it works beautifully for me.
Here's a few examples of deals I've scored by bidding – ...The 10 Best Travel Apps For Flight Attendants
Nov 29th, 2012 at 11:00AM: 1. FAAWait - During a creeping weather delay a flight attendant who also works part time as an air traffic controller told me about FAAWait. It's his favorite app. One click and we knew which airports across the country were also experiencing delays, how long the delays were averaging, and what had caused the delays.
2. MyRadar: Recently a fearful flier on board one of my flights spent three ...Sending A Postcard Fun Again With New Smartphone App
Nov 14th, 2012 at 1:00PM:
Sending a postcard when traveling was once a big part of the experience. Never mind that the traveler often made it home first. Bringing along stamps and an address book to enable sharing the places we visited was part of it all. That was then, this is now and the Canvas Art of Living app enables iPhone and Android users a chance to make their own digital postcard.
Partnering with Hyatt ...10 Smartphone Apps For Business Travelers
Sep 12th, 2012 at 1:00PM:
Traveling for business can be stressful. Juggling clients and projects away from your desk with unreliable Wi-Fi, especially in an unfamiliar city, will make you wish you had some serious help. For assistance on the road, check out these 10 apps for business travelers.
TripIt
The first step to getting work done efficiently while traveling is to be organized. TripIt allows you to forward ...Police Urge Hikers To Learn Orienteering Instead Of Relying On Smartphones
Aug 16th, 2012 at 12:00PM: Police in northern Scotland have issued a call for hikers to learn orienteering rather than relying on their smartphones for navigation, the BBC reports.
Grampian Police have had to lead four separate groups to safety in the past week. The latest rescue included the use of mountain rescue teams and a Royal Navy helicopter to retrieve 14 hikers. The hikers were in the Cairngorms, a rugged ...3 More Apps All Travelers Should Download
Jul 31st, 2012 at 3:00PM:
Here at Gadling, we think technology and travel go hand-and-hand. We use apps when hiking, to find food, and to get to know the locals, among many other things (like, for example, simply passing the time). Of course, new apps are being developed every day and we're also finding innovative ways to use apps that might not necessarily be branded for travelers. Here are three news apps that can ...An App To Improve Your Las Vegas Travels
Jul 7th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
We love Las Vegas, and anything that helps us save money in Sin City is good in our books. That's why we love the new TravelVegas app. Made by the same team that launched TravelVegas.com, a great site for Las Vegas Discounts, the free app is full of coupons and useful information.
"By simplifying an overwhelming amount of information in an iPhone app, we are able to help travelers find their ...Is Instagram Helping Or Hurting Travel Photography?
Jun 24th, 2012 at 11:00AM: It's always fun to look at vibrant images of faraway destinations – a sun ray hitting the perfect piece of sand on a beach, an indigenous woman selling fruit at a weekend market or a mountain glowing 10 different shades. And, with all of the photography technology and apps we now have, it's making it easier and easier for people to take flawless and exciting photos.
Do you ever wonder, ...Using Google Maps To Launch A Zombie Invasion
Jun 22nd, 2012 at 3:00PM:
It was only a matter of time.
The zombie craze has now infected Google Maps. A horde of living dead is coming to your street. A new app called Home Sweet Zombie from Confused.com allows you to type in the surname and address of someone you hate, then sit back and watch as zombies descend on their house. It's a great way to get back at your former boss or the significant other who dumped you. ...Summer Travel Trends: Experiential Travel, Weekend Getaways And Digital Tools
Jun 16th, 2012 at 9:00AM: A lot has changed in the way people take summer vacations from last year. According to the American Express Spending & Savings Tracker, consumer behavior is shifting towards experiential travel, with 42 percent looking to learn about local culture. Furthermore, 22 percent of travelers are looking for more "soft adventures," like cooking classes, spa retreats and trekking. Likewise, 36 percent ...Unique Food And History Tours Available On The Re-Launched Rama App
Apr 7th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
Going on a guided tour is one of the best ways to get to know a new city. But sometimes we just can't fit it into our itinerary. Perhaps the cost doesn't work within our budget, the timing doesn't fit with our schedule or the tour is already full. For these reasons, guided tour apps have become a favorite tool for traveling smart phone users.
The Rama app, which is known for quirky, focused ...New App Delivers National Geographic News To The iPad
Apr 6th, 2012 at 8:00AM: For decades the National Geographic Society has been on the cutting edge of exploration and science, and its iconic yellow-bordered magazine has delivered news from those fronts into American homes for nearly 125 years. With the advent of the Internet age, the organization brought that wealth of knowledge online at NationalGeographic.com and has delivered daily updates on topics that included ...New App Is Passport To National Parks
Mar 30th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Since being introduced in 1986 the Passport To Your National Parks program has been a popular one with travelers. The program encourages visitors to America's national parks to collect "cancellation" stamps in a passport book from as many parks as they possibly can. The stamps, which feature photos taken by park employees, are issued on an annual basis and are often viewed as collectors' items. ...Travel Smarter 2012: Tips for improving your train travel
Mar 13th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
The railroad is the oldest, commercial mass transport of the modern age, predating the car and the airplane by at least 100 years. So how can train travel be smarter in 2012?
For starters, "the train takes less time total than all the preliminaries of air travel," says Margaret King, who regularly opts to take the train to New York City, DC, and Boston from her home in Philadelphia. "I can ...Travel Smarter 2012: Travel apps help you explore like a local
Mar 10th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
Whether you are preparing for a trip or are on the ground in uncharted territory, smartphones are making it easy to avoid looking like a lost tourist. Download the following apps before setting off on your next trip and you'll navigate new cities and cultural divides with ease.
Navigate
Need to navigate a new place? Don't just wander around aimlessly. Whether you are looking to tour a city ...Dragon Go! app adds Expedia support
Feb 24th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Nuance's popular Dragon Go! app, which is available on both iOS and Android, received a major update earlier this week that is sure to be a hit with travelers. The software, which has been accepting voice commands long before Siri graced us with her presence, now offers support for Expedia, giving us the ability to book flights and find hotels, simply by asking.
Dragon Go! has been around for a ...
