Category Archives: mobile travel apps

Short Videos About GPS, Apps, Maps and More: Location Based Shorts. The Eyes Have It.

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Luigi Cappel

Location Based Shorts is a new series where I am embarking on a new series of sub 3 minute VLOGS (Video Blogs) about things that interest me and if you follow me, probably will interest you. I comment on things … Continue reading →

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An Idea to Encourage Exercise and Wellbeing using GPS Tracking

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Luigi Cappel

I just read a story about someone who has cycled every road in London over a period of five years. He used a combination of GPS and colouring in the A to Z Map of London. On this video you … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got To Stop Those Hacking Waze, Baby

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Luigi Cappel

I was told about a great new route to commute to work by a colleague and it was really good for a while. The 14km trip took about an hour by motorway and not much quicker taking the main arterial … Continue reading →

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How to Get Notifications and Avoid Traffic Congestion During Christmas and New Year

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Luigi Cappel

I don’t know about you, but I hate being stuck in traffic. I live in Auckland, New Zealand where traffic congestion is a fact of life, but that doesn’t mean you have to be stuck in it. You have choices … Continue reading →

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There’s a Facebook Stalker Waiting to Burgle Your Home

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Luigi Cappel

I recently wrote an article on LinkedIn about how there are criminals who prey on people who put out ‘public’ posts about cool big boys toys or other items that they own. Things like shots of the boat on a … Continue reading →

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Mobility as a Service

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Luigi Cappel

Most mornings as I ignore my car navigation directions and go to work the fast way, I drive past the same yachts in a marina, which are mostly all there in the middle of summer and on the weekends too … Continue reading →

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Milford company’s GPS app charts the scenic route

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

new nav MILFORD >> Most navigation Apps are designed to get people to their destination as quickly as possible, but now there’s a new app designed by two men from Milford that takes walkers and drivers via the slower, scenic … Continue reading →

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Map points the way for the ultimate U.S. road trip

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

13,699-mile journey stops at 50 landmarks — but you’ll need some serious time off to complete it. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.mnn.com This is very cool and I’m tempted to put it on my bucket list, but I would need … Continue reading →

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Verizon Wireless: Travel Apps 11-28-15

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Verizon Wireless: Travel Apps 11-28-15. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.youtube.com This 3 minute video is worth a look, especially if you are in the US or in the air travel industry. On Monday this week I got caught out a … Continue reading →

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App Shopper: Tel Aviv Travel Guide – Augmented Reality with Street and Transport Map 100% Offline – Tourist Advisor for your trip to the city (Travel)

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Luigi Cappel

Mac Apps, Mac App Store, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch app store listings, news, and price drops Source: appshopper.com If you know me, you know I’m into AR and I’m always looking for ways to use it in mobile apps. … Continue reading →

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