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@robbinblock2725 Жыл бұрын
Another great use for Google Maps is when you're on a bus, like when I was in Portugal. You can't always understand the announced next stops and sometimes the digital display at the front of the bus isn't working. You can use maps to put in your destination and follow the route on your phone, so you know when to get off. 😊
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Totally! I do this too.
@MarleyM41411 ай бұрын
I totally do this. Also good for when using Uber/Grab, to know you are going the right direction, etc.
@TheWanderingWife11 ай бұрын
Sometimes works on trains, too.
@robbinblock272511 ай бұрын
@@MarleyM414 Great idea!
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
@@TheWanderingWife Me too!
@bigreddallas2742 Жыл бұрын
Once again, l learned things l didn't realize l needed to know and/or didn't know existed. Please keep at it, you are really a gift to those of us who love to travel! Thank you! And, be safe! 😊
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Thanks! Which one was most interesting/surprising to you?
@Tibetan211 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video! A few years ago, we did a fabulous Monastery stay in Italy where we spoke no Italian and the nuns spoke no English. Imagine our surprise when one of the nuns whipped out the Google Translate app and saved the day! Such a lovely stay… 🤗
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
Ha - that's awesome! Google Translate is how I communicated with my landlord in Vietnam a few years ago. Lifesaver!
@jessied42104 ай бұрын
TrainPal's customer assistance will also help you with that. No worries!
@omachinancy Жыл бұрын
My girlfriend and I are taking a 25-day cruise in October in Greece and Italy. This information will be invaluable! I'm trying my best to research prior to leaving so thank you for this video and others you make.
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Have a terrific trip!
@1958zed Жыл бұрын
Helpful for global travel. But for us road trip warriors here in the U.S., I always download the state(s) DOT road conditions app(s) to my phone, especially if I'm traveling in areas where dicey weather (snow, ice, etc.) can shutdown highways. You can get road conditions, closures, and chain requirements in near-real time. Also, having a good weather app is a must, too.
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Ooh - great suggestions! Do you also use RoadTrippers? I played around with it; seems super handy.
@NoZenith11 ай бұрын
I'm from in the midwest where construction will often shutdown the entire freeway and I've never thought to do this! Thank you so much.
@NoZenith11 ай бұрын
@@NoraDunnI've never heard of roadtrippers I guess I'll have to look that one up to
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
@@NoZenith Awesome!
@suewolf32795 ай бұрын
Also, many states you can call 511 on your cell phone for State Road updates and local weather that is affecting drive time. Sometimes it's a recording, and other times, it's real-life person.
@robind.537011 ай бұрын
Great content! Would have loved the lists functions on a very recent trip, but now I know for future trips. Would love to see you do more detailed videos on the apps and how to actually use and set up. I know it seems basic but sometimes navigating around within an app to figure out how to use it is not intuitive. This would be so helpful. I just subscribed to your channel so hoping I’ll see you doing some of the more in-depth videos. Happy travels!
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
Thanks Robin! More apps videos to come.
@jessied42104 ай бұрын
I just found TrainPal has train ticket promotions and train card sales. Really good.
@kirstenveneziano1205 Жыл бұрын
Great tips! I Now understand how to use Google Translate a little better. It's super important for me to understand how to tell people in another language that I'm allergic to shellfish. I also downloaded the money conversion app and have set up a few countries that I plan on visiting next year. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Fantastic - I'm so glad you got some new apps and tips from my video! Yay!
@anne-marie896 Жыл бұрын
This couldn't have come at a better time. Leaving for Europe on Tuesday for three weeks. Thank you for posting this.
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Terrific! I hope this makes your trip even easier and more fun!
@WiseFamin Жыл бұрын
This is a great video! I use most of these apps already, but I learned a few new tricks and tips that are going to be handy on my next trip! Thanks Nora!
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Glad you learned a few new tricks!
@mpTraveller8711 ай бұрын
We were on a cruise to Antarctica this past January. I was floored we could video call with my kids back home to share the scenery from the balcony of our cabin in real-time. FROM ANTARCTICA. WhatsApp is awesome. Also the de facto means of communication in Argentina. Great video… need to do more with Google lists. Thanks for the reminder. Heading to Japan in a week and have so much to see. Indeed how did we ever manage before????
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
Right?? I mean, we traveled, and I think we traveled well. But I wouldn't want to be without at least some of this technology now.
@WiseFamin Жыл бұрын
That lists feature in Google Maps is particularly helpful for group travel and reunions!
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Ooh - absolutely! Great call. Everybody can collaborate on the lists!
@creativeinfusion657011 ай бұрын
Great tips Nora. I also love how when I use Google Maps for walking through a city that my watch also buzzes when I should turn - so I can tuck my phone away and not have to search for street names either.
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
Great point! It's better not to be glued to our phones while navigating; it's a sure sign we're not from around those parts - ha ha
@DouglasRobinson-ud2fw6 ай бұрын
Another great use for Google Maps is when you're on a bus, like when I was in Portugal. You can't always understand the announced next stops and sometimes the digital display at the front of the bus isn't working. You can use maps to put in your destination and follow the route on your phone, so you know when to get off.
@NoraDunn6 ай бұрын
I have done the same!
@welltravelledlife11 ай бұрын
How do we not know you?!?! So glad we found your channel. This is such a good video and covers so many of the things we get asked all the time. Thanks millions - and obviously, we’re new subs!
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
Tee hee - nice to meet you, and thanks! Looks like you're on some pretty amazing adventures in Norway - enjoy!
@welltravelledlife11 ай бұрын
@@NoraDunn loving Norway!! We were there for the month of July. We’ve now been in the UK for 2 months. Thanks for checking us out.
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
@@welltravelledlife Cool! Enjoy your continued travels, and keep those videos coming!
@MiaHessMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Nora!!! It sounds like a lot of these apps are handy if you are traveling in the US too. Especially the VPN.
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Oh yes - 100%!
@daneric619 Жыл бұрын
Just found your page on my first trip to Europe to watch rugby world cup.Very helpful and well detailed info that was much needed😊.Vinaka 🇫🇯
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Thanks Vinaka!
@shasha4152 Жыл бұрын
Watching from Manila, thanks for the travel tips, Nora, they're very informative 😊
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Awesome - thanks!
@AVIONBLANC Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Yes, please more vids on the apps you use. Thank you.
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Will do! Thanks :-)
@AhmedTelleserDehyer2 ай бұрын
Got it. Besides, like me, I cannot master foreign languages, so when I travel abroad, I think translation machine like Immersive Translate is also an useful tool for me 😂.
@granthanham9082 Жыл бұрын
I think I've said it before Nora. You are a bona fide genius , lol. Thanks for the info.
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Ha ha.....thank you so much, Grant!!!
@aminor747611 ай бұрын
Yes, I love Google Translate. I am an American and live in Poland. All of the Google translate features are useful for me to survive in a foreign country.
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
Nice!
@suemitchell7592 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing all the legwork on the apps. How daunting it would be if I wanted to research for a trip abroad. I tried duolingo for Spanish and had to quit using it. They spoke the sentences so fast that I could 't make out the individual words. Which is how we all speak actually.
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think it's important to have a basic knowledge of the language before going in with Duolingo, otherwise it can be overwhelming.
@flaggov694911 ай бұрын
I recommend Lingo Deer. I wasn't learning Spanish, but I started my language on Duo Lingo and it was too fast and difficult. I can't intuit the meaning if the word order in sentences is different, but they don't expressly tell me. Lingo Deer was much more customizable to my learning style.
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
@@flaggov6949 ooh - thanks for the tip!
@IsabellaJohnson-k6e6 ай бұрын
Thanks. You, you, you are amazing, amazing, amazing
@NoraDunn6 ай бұрын
Thank you too!
@bronwynquinn4477 Жыл бұрын
This was such a wonderful episode! Such fabulous information ! Thank you!
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Woohoo! You're very welcome, Bronwyn.
@mariap248111 ай бұрын
Thank you for all your wonderful and so helpful videos! Enjoy Madeira. From a Portuguese 🇵🇹 living in Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
Woohoo - thanks Maria!
@mariap248111 ай бұрын
@@NoraDunn 🤗 It’s so wonderful that you replied. Obrigada!
@gloriamiller551511 ай бұрын
I visited your country in April on a missions trip…I fell in love with it!
@lizabethea941 Жыл бұрын
I am so glad I found you. We leave for Spain in three days!
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Happy Travels!
@SM-wc7vl Жыл бұрын
Excellent job. One piece of feedback that you might not be aware of, in some of your videos the background music is super LOUD and unpleasant.
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
All of my new videos have no background music, but I can't do anything about videos that have already been published. Thanks for your patience, and I appreciate your feedback.
@leapintothewild_original Жыл бұрын
THANKS, Nora!! These are so helpful! ❤ PS 💪🏻 nice bicep 😉
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Thanks ;-)
@monicavidal2616 Жыл бұрын
Hola Nora great video, will use a couple of these ideas for my trip to Spain and France in 2 weeks.. gracias por la información.. saludos de Toronto
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
De nada, Monica! Have a fantastic trip!
@aminor747611 ай бұрын
Thank you!! All great tips. Really like your information and your channel!
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
Thank YOU!
@philshallat9043 Жыл бұрын
Nora, I say bully for me. I already use the websites/apps you mention in this video. I watch a lot of KZbin travel channels and yours is one that I enjoy immensely. I appreciate that you are real and your information is practical and rational. Let’s go to Albania together.
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Bully for you indeed! Glad you're using all these apps already - yay! Do you use the lists feature too?
@philshallat9043 Жыл бұрын
The lists feature was new to me - that’s why I value your videos - and I intend to use it.
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
@@philshallat9043 Woohoo! Enjoy :-)
@carolgreen5586 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. We already use a few, but will use others from your list.
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Great! Which ones are new to you?
@kimgrod Жыл бұрын
Great tips, Nora. Thank you. Knew about most, but not all.
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kim! Glad I had a trick or two up my sleeve for ya.
@ruthrhj2711 ай бұрын
Hands down the best travel app video I’ve ever seen
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
Woohoo! Thanks Ruth!
@PeterMeinl8 ай бұрын
I find the apps Tripit and Tripcase helpful. One can forward booking confirmation emails to them, and they automatically add the booking to trips. Based on this info they send alerts when it is time to leave for the airport or about delays and gate changes. They typically notify my of gate changes before these show up on the airport monitors.
@NoraDunn8 ай бұрын
I love TripIt! Never used Tripcase.
@missmayflower11 ай бұрын
Oooo…thanks for the lists tip.
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
Pleasure! Enjoy :-)
@kberry12nice Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I need to get on that VPN. Leaving for Munich in 2 weeks!
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Oh yes! VPN is a must!!
@billroettgen7099 Жыл бұрын
Really great and greatly helpful, even for your videos - and that is a high bar indeed. Thanks a million.
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Ha - thanks Bill!
@welltravelledlife11 ай бұрын
Such good app suggestions. I think the only one we don't use is the password one, but that's because we have Iphones and it has a password keeper built in. We'll be waiting for the follow up with some of the others you mentioned at the end. Finding doctors internationally is an app we'd like!
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
Ooh - for finding doctors internationally, check out the Air Doctor app!
@welltravelledlife11 ай бұрын
@@NoraDunn a bazillion thanks!
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
@@welltravelledlife A bazillion welcomes! ;-)
@Kemanes Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@patriciastark7292 Жыл бұрын
Valuable content! Thank you Nora!
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Thanks Patricia!
@IamAbel1981 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@cynthiaweiner29606 ай бұрын
Hey, I’m heading to Bucharest this Fall. Would you be willing to share your Google maps list of restaurants and places to go? Thx for all the tips!
@NoraDunn6 ай бұрын
I'll tell you the top things I did here: 1) Therme - biggest spa in Europe I believe. You can easily spend a full day here. EPIC. And super reasonably priced. 2) Caru' cu Bere - very traditional restaurant. 3) B4 Market - in a different part of town, upscale brunch place. Recommended to me less because of the food, and more because it's in the Floreasca neighbourhood which has its own vibe.
@cynthiaweiner29606 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!@@NoraDunn
@aj_aka_alan11 ай бұрын
1:04 I also recently discovered the enhancements made recently to integrate with apple watch. I get haptic feedback at my wrist warning me about upcoming turns, etc.
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
True! I don't tend to use the watch for maps stuff, but it can be handy.
@jimmeek8621 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you. I’m curious, though. How much storage memory does your phone have to have room for all those apps?
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
These apps don't take up much room. My current phone is bigger, but I've used them all on a 32GB phone. It's photos, videos, podcasts, etc that eat up storage space.
@jamesswan7695 Жыл бұрын
Hello from Kingston ontario! Madeira!... What a wonderful place, how long are you staying there? I am actually looking to buy a house there. Just waiting to see if the prices come down if the world economy takes a hit this next year. Enjoy your stay! (good tips btw) P. S. I found a little hidden gem of a restaurant when I was there (they didn't even have a menu, they just asked what you wanted and would cook you something.) great meal a very reasonable. It was called Cantinho do Chefe if I remember correctly!
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Wow - that sounds like a really cool restaurant! Is is in Funchal? I have already left Madeira, but I expect to return at some point. Real estate prices are exploding there; even in the last year they've increased by orders of magnitude.
@jamesswan7695 Жыл бұрын
@@NoraDunn ya it is. It is up about 2/3 toward the v1 highway from downtown. I stumbled on it wandering around (I was a few blocks from my air B&B) so I decided to pop in for a drink. They didn't speak much English, but they tried very hard. They asked me if I wanted to eat and I said I would look at the menu. Then she goes we don't have one, we just make to order. (I told them they really should have a menu, but I guess they know everyone! (got to love hanging with the locals!) Anyhoo, she goes into the kitchen and her husband the cook comes out with his hands full. A cut of beef, some pork, and these massive shrimps! I picked the shrimps and he made me a huge meal for half one would pay in the tourist areas. I enjoyed it so much I came back for breakfast which was also good. They were so friendly and eager to please that I tell others to at least try it. I even added them to google maps (they didn't know about it), as for the place itself, it's nothing special, there are two restaurants/bars next to each other and this couple had just bought out the one shop. Now I wouldn't call it a fancy restaurant, but if one wants to hang with the locals (especially if a game is on) its a wonderful place that will fill you up and not be hard on the wallet. (also got free drinks for adding them to google maps!... WIN! Lol) as per the house prices... Sadly I am all too familiar with that... That is why I am hoping for a little recession to bring them back to reality... Madeira might just have the best year round climate on the planet. Enjoy your travels! maps.app.goo.gl/zLF6jhHTZGMvEo8S9
@jamesswan7695 Жыл бұрын
*Last part was in reguards to the house prices.
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
@@jamesswan7695 What a great story! That is so fantastic - and a testament to walking into local places and just seeing what happens. What a great experience - and for them as well, if you (literally) put them on the map!
@getouttheretoursandtravel Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your support! You made my day 😍
@kimgrod9 ай бұрын
Hello, Nora. Getting ready to sign up for NordVPN. Do you recommend selecting a dedicated IP?
@NoraDunn9 ай бұрын
Hey Kim! I've never set up a dedicated IP.
@kovie91629 ай бұрын
Over 30 years ago, way before the first cell phones came out, let alone smart phones, I was in eastern Slovakia in the Tatras mountains, and due to misunderstandings on my part I missed my train that evening to Budapest, where I had booked a hotel for the night. Without my trusty Thomas Cook Railway Guide, which was effectively the European rail travel "app" of its time, I might still be there (which wouldn't necessarily be such a bad thing as it's quite beautiful there). Ok, I exaggerate, more than a little, but it listed literally every regularly schedule train route in Europe at the time, seasonally updated, and with it, and the few German and Slovakian words I knew as absolutely no one spoke English there, I was able to find another train later that evening, to Bratislava, where I stayed the night (at the Hotel Sputnik!), then took a morning train to Budapest. So, unless you have command of the local languages, these apps are essential.
@NoraDunn9 ай бұрын
I agree - prior to smartphones, travel guides were immeasurably useful! Hotels, restaurants, maps, tours, travel tips, and (like you say) transportation schedules - all in one (handy, heavy-like-a-brick) book!
@rickhubner Жыл бұрын
Hi Nora, Going to Bulgaria & Romania in ten days . You mentioned a G-Maps list. Anything you can share here? Thanks.
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
I don't have a list I can share, but for Bucharest I recommend visiting Therme; it's Europe's larges spa and it's incredible! So many saunas, mineral pools, steam rooms, hot pools, Europe's largest botanical garden, restaurants, even a waterpark! It's an experience, worth a full day pass. Super affordable too.
@gomezmcknight10 ай бұрын
I found your video very helpful
@NoraDunn10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@morpheuszzz66211 ай бұрын
How do you keep track and/or remember what each app is used for?
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
I have a lot more apps than just these ones! I guess once I find an app that's useful, I keep using it. And this episode is about the apps I use all the time.
@hollyLV702 Жыл бұрын
Luv this!!!!
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Thanks Holly!
@RetroMorticia Жыл бұрын
Would you be willing to share your Bucharest list from Google Maps? I'm going to Bucharest in February and would really appreciate suggestions from a local!
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
I actually deleted my list by accident, but I have a few suggestions: 1) Therme - GO! Get the full day pass. It's amazing. Make sure you go into the saunas/steam rooms when they are doing special treatments (there's a schedule outside each one) - very special. 2) Caru' cu bere - beautiful restaurant. Touristy, but has authentic local cuisine (I went on a Friday night and there were dancers performing which was also fun)
@RetroMorticia Жыл бұрын
@@NoraDunn Awesome! Thank you so much!!
@peggyj7243 Жыл бұрын
What great advice for my future travels...thanks for increasing my "must" To Do List😂
@joanevans3872 Жыл бұрын
going to use your vpn advice right now !!!
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Thanks :-)
@Lilijena5 ай бұрын
So I have to be careful, use VPN on public networks, create different passwords for different apps, sites.... and than store all of my information -all passwords, ID, credit cards information etc. in 1 app?
@NoraDunn5 ай бұрын
It's the best solution I've found. Please share if you have a better one!
@cindyk3076 Жыл бұрын
Great ideas!
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Thanks Cindy!
@comboga10 ай бұрын
Using Android phones are a huge plus. You can do more with it.
@NoraDunn10 ай бұрын
Interesting!
@mjbalmmac1588 Жыл бұрын
Love to hear more about apps and how you use them to be efficient
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
Will do! I've got a few more specific themed videos about apps in mind to create.
@donaldha4 ай бұрын
❤❤
@angelbouclin Жыл бұрын
Gréât informations.thank u
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@omachinancy Жыл бұрын
I forgot to add, I'll share this with the cruise Facebook group as I'm sure others will find it helpful as well!
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
You're the best! Thanks :-)
@mpTraveller8711 ай бұрын
Oh good idea! I will as well.
@flaggov694911 ай бұрын
I prefer Lingo Deer to Duo Lingo. It has a link for each section where you can read the rules it's teaching. So you you can immerse yourself, but you can also have things spelled out if you're not getting it. The language I was learning uses different characters, I could choose if I needed the extra help of phonetic English characters or not (I felt like it was a crutch). There are listening and speaking conversations, review lists, and a lot of other things. It was a much better experience for me.
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I'll have to check it out.
@9OClockRant6 ай бұрын
Doesn’t NordVPN also has NordPass?
@NoraDunn6 ай бұрын
Yes. Admittedly I haven't tried NordPass, but if NordVPN is any indication, I'm sure it's great. I'm a big fan of 1Password.
@9OClockRant6 ай бұрын
@@NoraDunn I’m using both and can’t tell which one is better.
@NoraDunn6 ай бұрын
@@9OClockRant Interesting! Any specific pros/cons of either you wish to share?
@9OClockRant6 ай бұрын
@@NoraDunn I think both of them are very well put together apps. They are not the first I’ve used and I’m just ended with these two. The only complaint I have against NordPass is how I have to put in the Master-password with the browser plugin and seems to be unable to do so with biometrics.
@9OClockRant6 ай бұрын
@@NoraDunn there is something else I want to talk about is the comparison between Google Maps and Apple Maps. I did end up uninstalling Google Maps out of security and privacy concerns. Each of the maps does something better than the other. I find the Apple Maps navigation notifications are a lot better. Instead of telling me to turn which way how far apart, it will tell me based on reference to number of intersections or lights. Of course for those not using Apple products what I said is meaningless.
@markhosbrough918011 ай бұрын
I use WhatsApp to keep in contact with my family back home in England
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
Absolutely! WhatsApp is so useful for long-distance communication!
@itsmeGeorgina11 ай бұрын
Ok, but the thumbnail,, supposedly you're dead shocked ?? Not happy.. Uff ... thumbnails
@NoraDunn11 ай бұрын
You interpret it is dead shocked, I say pleasantly surprised. Especially when you read the text that goes with it - that's not text that says "not happy" I'm sorry my expression didn't meet your standards LOL
@suepikeenergy Жыл бұрын
Such helpful information. Love your videos, thank you!
@NoraDunn Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@TainoRicoPR7 ай бұрын
Thanks. You, you, you are amazing, amazing, amazing