Is there anything that can improve my sense of direction....im hopeless...maps are no good and my memory is terrible...any ideas people?
2006-07-26 06:38:27 · 9 answers · asked by su2ym 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
unfortunately i dont drive so a nav sat would be useless lol but thanks for the suggestions....
2006-07-26 08:25:38 · update #1
Actually there are hand held navigation systems on the market (Garmin and TomTom spring to my mind, but there are loads of different ones) which are used for biking or just walking in unfamiliar towns. They can be a bit pricey, though.
Concerning maps - it's a simple matter of practise. I used to be abysmal but after a six week roadtrip I did fairly well and now it's easier for me to look the way up on a map than follow verbal instructions....
2006-07-26 09:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Miss,
Satellite Navigation is one of the marvels of the modern technological world. You never need to know where you are, the system just tells you which way to turn and when. It truly takes the anxiety out of driving.
If you do not wish to buy a system, then an in car compass is actually a very good aid. I know it sounds silly but if you know if you are going N S E W it is a great improvement on being completely lost. If your mind is anything like mine (I am hopeless as well) I try to make a mental note of just a few major landmarks and learn or get used to the roads that link them together.
As you are female, have you thought of getting a male to travel with? I am currently available! Then we can be lost together! Other than that I cant help you further.
regards
2006-07-26 13:42:14 · answer #2 · answered by Tim T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some have it some don't.
you may adapt over time, depends on how much you travel around from place to place on a daily basis.
takes a bit of running around and knowing your direction to get that sense of it.
it will happen give it time. also get to know where your direction is too and that will help.
through maps, compases, looking at the sky and things around you.
remember the sun sets in the west and rises in the east.. star patterns help, weather patterns help also...
2006-07-26 13:44:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember which way the wind is blowing.
Keep a check on the sun.
Look out for land marks.
See which way electricity pylons are running.
Look out for big green or blue signs with writting on.
Take a big Red Indian with you when you travel.
2006-07-26 13:43:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely sat nav. Or bread crumbs....
2006-07-26 13:41:44 · answer #5 · answered by ribena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its called a sat nav
get yourself a tom tom or a navman bloody brilliant inventions they are!
2006-07-26 13:42:25 · answer #6 · answered by celtic_princess77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy sat nav.
2006-07-26 13:39:58 · answer #7 · answered by Emma-Lou 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TAKE A BALL OF THREAD AND RELEASE IT US YOU GO THEN FOLLOW IT TO COME BACK.
2006-07-26 13:47:25 · answer #8 · answered by yiannis the greek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
superglue a compass to your hand
2006-07-26 13:44:47 · answer #9 · answered by Jebusan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋