Technology has changed our lifestyle for the better. Order groceries, take advice for your car’s mechanical problems or book a luxury villa through the Oliver’s Travels, technology has spread its wings all over the world. It's a no surprise that the tourism industry has gained the most from it. From GPS and hotel bookings to hiring taxi rides and booking airline tickets, you can do all from the comfort of your home. Let’s take a look at the major ways technology helps us out when we travel. Do not look for good reasons to travel, just pack your bags!
- Technology has made traveling eco-friendlier and while the effects of technology on the environment might feel small, any continuous effect even little can prove to be huge in the long run. How? The answer lies in the increased use of the internet and smartphones to make bookings. Instead of using paper-based airline tickets, boarding passes, hotel bookings and maps, you can perform these operations on your mobile phone. This translates to less dependence on paper, hence less focus on cutting trees.
- Language barriers are a thing of the past. In our grandparent’s era, there was no such thing as Google Translate, iTranslate or Duolingo. In the olden days, you either had to know the local language or you would have to be very good at making a fool out of yourself because there was no other way to impress the natives. Today, not only can you translate another language in a translating app, you can also take a photo of a sentence or phrase and the app can translate that for you.
- Technology also makes it easy for you to afford accommodation. That’s because you are not just limited to hotels anymore. You don’t have to choose between a five-star and a three-star hotel when you can simply rent out a room in any vicinity. Apps like Airbnb and CouchSurfer have made this seemingly absurd concept a reality.
- Technology allows you to be connected to the world at all times through apps like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and No friend is away when you have a smartphone and an internet connection. Talk to them, share photos, and make memories.
- Most importantly, with modern technology you are safe. As long as you have a working battery in your laptop or phone, you can easily contact emergency services. They can trace your location if you are lost or hurt in a remote place.
That’s not all! Technology helps us in every step of our travel. Just make sure you use the right channels and apps to make your journey hassle-free.
