S1 Ep4: Using Google Maps for Road Trips

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Mark and Embark Podcast by ScoutMyTrip. The host for this season is the co-founder - Vineet Rajan. In this episode we will talk about using mapping technologies like Google Maps and ScoutMyTrip for making navigation on a road trip easier and less trouble free. In this episode we talk about: Issues faced when navigating using Google Maps or other mapping technologies. Solutions to the issues faced I had mentioned that I would be adding show notes for a couple of tricks with Google Maps. These are described below. Instructions for downloading regions on Google Maps Select the menu on the top left corner (Three lines) Click on "Select your own map" Pinch / Zoom to select the appropriate region and click on 'Download' For saving route on the home screen (Google Maps) Keep the route open on the screen (Don't enter navigation screen) Click on the three dots on the top right corner Select 'Add route to Home Screen' I have mentioned that Google Maps allow 8 points on a single map, this is excluding the start and end points. So considering that, it would be 10. ScoutMyTrip allows 25 points on a single map compared to 10 that Google offers. To start doing that you'll need to head to the road trip planner and simply enter and start and end locations. There is more you can do on the planner, and I would request you to check out our video tutorials. If you would want us to plan the trip for you, check out our pricing for road trip planning services or simply pick a curated road trip package that you and your friends can enjoy! About how travel experts can help you on a better road trip Did you Indians spent over 900 million hours last year planning road trips? And even after spending so much time planning, they are still caught with uncertainties that come with travel - how are the roads, where are the good restaurants, will my family be comfortable and so on. So why not leave the planning to the experts; and travel worry free. All you need to do is Hire a Scout who does all this for you, and provides online virtual trip assistance while you are traveling. Sounds like a good idea? Sure is, because it's the hottest innovation in the travel industry; and travelers love it! It's time to Hire a Scout and travel worry free!