Why You, Your Mother, And Your Auntie Should Start Using GPS Coordinates When You Travel (A Manifesto)

Here at One Weird Globe, I use GPS coordinates to ensure I can find a place, give good directions, and know exactly where on earth I am. It makes a world of difference when getting off the beaten path, especially to places where well-written directions might otherwise be lacking. Simply put, if you have the GPS coordinates to a place, you can find your way there no matter how good or bad the street addresses are.

I’m a big – nay, huge – fan of anything that makes traveling easier. One aspect o...