Directions, Maps and Apps

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Things have changed quite a bit since we started in 2000. Back then, the ability to find directions online and then print them out was revolutionary. Now it's hard to imagine doing that given GPS and apps on smartphones.

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Resources

Waze
By crowdsourcing traffic information, Waze is a leader in helping to avoid traffic and plan the best route.

Google Earth
You can get lost in this site. Also, with creation tools, you can draw on maps you create, add your photos and videos, customize your view, and share and collaborate with others ....

Citymapper - The Ultimate Transport App
This public transportation app taps into real-time data in a tons of cities throughout the world to provide optimal routes via bus, subway, train, or foot (or any combination of the above).

Google Maps
Simple and efficent app for maps and directions with helpful arrival time estimates.

AllTrails
Search over 20,000 trails with trail info, maps, detailed reviews, and photos curated by millions of hikers, campers, and nature lovers.

Roadtrippers
Road trip planning app that helps you plan around amazing places and cool detours.

Mapquest.com
This is still a fantastic site that provides detailed directions between locations that you enter into the site as well as other features such as city guides and maps that can help you plan for a trip.

Maps.com 
Along with the useful maps and directions, this site has other features such as an online yellow pages that helps you find any business in the world.

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