{"id":11310,"date":"2022-08-09T14:54:24","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T02:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geeksonwheels.co.nz\/?p=11310"},"modified":"2023-06-05T19:06:15","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T07:06:15","slug":"5-essential-google-maps-tricks-for-your-next-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/travel-tech\/5-essential-google-maps-tricks-for-your-next-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"5 essential Google Maps tricks for your next trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hi Geeks! Who\u2019s looking forward to travelling again soon? We\u2019re celebrating the reopening of the border with our top tech travel tips to get the most out of your holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems like everyone is either about to head away on holiday or actively planning a trip. After so long with closed borders, Kiwis are getting ready to travel again in droves. When you do, don\u2019t forget to make the most of the technology available to you. It can make your holiday that much easier and more enjoyable. Here are five Google Maps tricks to help you with your next trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"Google Maps - Live View\" class=\"wp-image-11311\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get directions with Live View<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Maps is your best friend when you\u2019re exploring a new city, as you\u2019ll likely rely on it to get around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Live View is a fun way to use these maps when you\u2019re travelling on foot. It gives you directions placed in the real world on a mini-map on your screen, basically telling you where to go using the camera view on your phone. See how to switch on <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/maps\/answer\/9332056?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid#zippy=%2Cnavigate-with-live-view\">Live View here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Blog-1-graphics-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"Google Maps - Offline Maps\" class=\"wp-image-11338\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use offline maps <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re visiting a remote part of Aotearoa with intermittent signal, or you\u2019re overseas without your phone plan, offline maps can be a huge help. You can download a full section of a map so that you can access it even when you\u2019re unconnected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can enter all the stops on a road trip, then download the map. This way, you\u2019ll have the full trip saved so you can access it at any point. Or, you can download the entire downtown area of a new city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/maps\/answer\/6291838?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid\">download maps for offline use here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"Google Maps - Explore\" class=\"wp-image-11313\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find restaurants and businesses near you<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Need to find a supermarket near you, or a nice caf\u00e9 for brunch?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply open the Google Maps app, and type in \u2018supermarket\u2019 or \u2018caf\u00e9\u2019. The map will show you anything nearby that\u2019s registered as one of those businesses, and how far away they are. Also be sure to hit the \u2018Open now\u2019 button at the top of the screen, so you are only seeing places that are actually open.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"Google Maps - Save Favourites\" class=\"wp-image-11314\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Save attractions, accommodation, and more<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From your accommodation to the attractions you want to see, there will be a number of places you know you\u2019ll need to look up at some point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To save yourself time and hassle, you can save points on the map ahead of time. You can star certain places, or create lists of places, depending on how you\u2019d like to organise your places. Then you can quickly access them later, finding directions from your current location, or even sharing points on a map with others in your travel group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find Google\u2019s instructions on <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/maps\/answer\/3184808?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid\">how to do that here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"Save Parking\" class=\"wp-image-11315\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Save parking spaces <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many parking areas are already on Google Maps. From a handy inner-city parking building to the parking lot at the start of well-known hikes, all you need to do is enter the name to find it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, not all parking spaces are easily found on maps. This is especially true for less well-known hiking trails and tiny towns. 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You can scroll up and down the street to find a parking space on the side of the road, then mark it so you can quickly find directions to the exact spot later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch our videos on how to save parking with Google Maps&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"width: 1080px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-11310-1\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" loop preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Geek-Blog-Templates.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Geek-Blog-Templates.mp4\">https:\/\/www.geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Geek-Blog-Templates.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Want more smartphone tips &amp; tricks on the go?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This month we\u2019ll be posting all about travelling tips on our social media. We\u2019re on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GeeksOnWheels\/\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/geeksonwheels\/\">Instagram<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Geeks_Tweet\">Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow us for video tutorials on #GoogleMaps, #iPhone, and #Android tips!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi Geeks! Who\u2019s looking forward to travelling again soon? We\u2019re celebrating the reopening of the border with our top tech travel tips to get the most out of your holidays. It seems like everyone is either about to head away on holiday or actively planning a trip. 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