In my house city of Perth, Google Maps is a trusty software that precisely predicts how lengthy it should take to drive anyplace within the Australian metropolis. That app works so effectively as a result of Perth is unfold out and fairly sparsely populated, with minimal site visitors issues.
Whereas in India, I’ve to surrender on utilizing Google Maps to evaluate journey instances. This was additionally the case once I was residing in Bangkok.
Whereas most Indian cities don’t have site visitors as dangerous as that within the Thai capital, their roads are clogged and unpredictable sufficient that estimating how lengthy a journey will take utilizing the app is a hit-and-miss affair.
In Goa in 2023, for instance, I used to be delighted when my journey from the airport to my lodge was 5 minutes shorter than Google Maps had advised.
On my earlier journey to India, nonetheless, I nearly missed my flight out of Kolkata after the taxi to the airport took 3 times so long as the app had estimated.
In India, Google Maps remains to be very helpful when strolling, or for monitoring your progress throughout a taxi journey.
However within the massive cities, overlook about getting anyplace promptly by street. As an alternative, simply embrace the gradual tempo of taxis and gaze out of the window on the color and intrigue of this lovely nation.
Goa in western India is without doubt one of the nation’s hottest locations. PHOTO: RONAN O’CONNELL
Supply: Her World
