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Traveling, it is not higher mathematics. Especially if you travel regularly or for a long time, you become more and more convenient. And yet we also still discover small things that we would have liked to know much sooner. Just because they make your life as a traveler just a little easier. From making optimal use of your apps to handy travel tips on location, we share a few clever facts with you. We are curious, which travel tip is the discovery of the year for you? 1. LOCATION TRACKING DURING A BUS OR TAXI RIDE If you travel in a country where you can not become a sage from the script, such as China, South Korea or Japan, it can sometimes be difficult to get off at the right stop during a bus ride. Or are you in the taxi and do you doubt whether he is heading in the right direction? In these situations, you can make the best use of apps like Google Maps or Maps.me. These show you exactly on the map where you are and which direction you are heading. Mark your endpoint on the map, and you know exactly where to get off. This can give you just that extra bit of confidence on the road, especially if you are traveling solo. 2. SAVE LOCATIONS IN GOOGLE MAPS When reading your travel guide, blogs or when talking to other travelers, save the locations that are interesting to you in Google maps. From restaurants to places of interest, mark them all on your map. So you can see at a glance which things you can combine, or when you happen to be in the neighborhood, you can just go and grab that one restaurant. 3. OFFLINE MAPS APPS No internet on the road? If you load the area where you are on your phone when you are still online, you can also use it offline in Google maps. You can also download maps in the maps. My app. We did this all the time in Thailand. Malaysia (https://www.traveldrafts.com/50-things-you-need-to-know-about-travel-in-malaysia/) and Georgia. 4. CONVENIENT STORES HAVE EVERYTHING AND MORE The most famous convenient store is the 7-eleven, which can be found on every street corner, especially in Asia. But there are many more of these types of chains. That convenient stores provide all basic needs goes beyond just the products they sell. Did you know for example that there is almost a standard toilet and atm in the 7-eleven present? On the signboard of the 7-eleven concerned is often indicated with icons what is inside. And did you know that sandwiches, microwave meals or instant soups can also be prepared for you on the spot? Each convenient store has a microwave behind the counter, where they can heat your meal for you. And in Thailand, you can even have the famous sandwiches prepared in the toaster behind the counter. You can also upgrade SIM cards and, for example, public transport passes. In many cases, you can even pay with your metropolis at the 7-eleven. In short, although it varies per country, convenient stores are very convenient! More than you think. 5. RANKING IN TRIPADVISOR From hotel to landmark or tour, we know that we can find everything in TripAdvisor with corresponding reviews. But are you looking for the best restaurant in the area? Then check the ranking. For example, if a restaurant is in place 3 of the 350, you can assume that it is just a little better than the restaurant at place 60. Do not be blind to this and also look at what you are looking for. Because a Starbucks is also high in the ranking but is of course not that unique. I have discovered many small-scale, unique restaurants and cafes in this way. I also use filters and often look for a place 'now in the neighborhood' when I want to have lunch, coffee or dine at that moment. Once I found a gem, I save it in Google maps. 6. USE LOCAL OV APPS Almost every country has its 9292OV or NS app. But how do you find out which app is used locally? At every airport, you will find a tourist office in the country. They can often help you with useful apps. If not, ask the locals what they use or inquire in your hostel. Of course there is not always something to do, but as a rule, if you think it should be more convenient, then that is also the case, and it pays to start researching. On (international) blog www.traveldrafts.com you can often find these kinds of tips. And of course, we also share our favorite apps per destination when we have them.