Travel expert shares his 'most important hack' for never getting lost on holiday
Ever found yourself hopelessly lost while on holiday? It's a real dampener, particularly if you're on a tight schedule.
Getting lost might lead to serendipitous discoveries, but not when you're against the clock or want to make the most your time abroad.
This is where travel expert Neil Atkinson, the brains behind Luxury Group Stay, steps in with his useful hack to ensure you never lose your way - and it involves a bit of a throwback approach.
Neil divulged: "Downloading an offline map of the area you're travelling to is one of the most important travel hacks I always recommend. It's completely free and can save you hours of stress, whether you're exploring the Lake District or wandering through Barcelona."
With an offline map downloaded, data issues won't derail your adventure. Just remember to grab it while you've got web access.
Neil advised: "I always tell people to do it before leaving home, or at least while still on hotel Wi-Fi.", reports the Mirror.
Admittedly, there are some downsides, albeit trivial ones. Neil mentioned: "You'll only get driving directions when offline, not public transport routes, and you won't see real-time traffic updates."
The good news is that offline maps don't your memory storage, leaving you plenty of space for even the vastest metropolises.
Neil's parting wisdom focuses on preparation: "Make sure to download a wider area than you think you'll need. Better to have too much map than too little when you're in the middle of nowhere!".
If you need a map when you're off the grid, just take these straightforward steps:
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