Interesting Blog Post

This is an interesting blog post I found on how technology has changed travel in many different ways. It includes the topics of communication, trip planning, navigation, finding hotels, the use of money, entertainment, and documenting the trip. All of these are good points, many of which I had not previously thought about.

The Question

The question I am researching for my 20% project is "How has technology changed travel?" Traveling, whether it is to another city or another continent, is something that I am very passionate about. A common thread in all of my trips has been the use of technology. Technology allows for easy communication with friends and family back home, finding new places, and maximizing your options and time while in an unfamiliar place. It provides easier communication between people who speak different languages and allows visitors to get around in a country where they do not speak the native language. When I searched this topic on the Web I found everything I had thought of along with other benefits of technology to travel and tourism. Technology allows tourists to navigate new places with ease using easily accessible maps on their phones or tablets. Overall, what I found is that technology adds a convenience factor to travel and a feeling of safety.