3 Ways Technology Has Changed Travel

Technology is changing the way we do absolutely everything. Whether you’re willing to admit it or not, we are becoming increasingly reliant on —from simple daily tasks to large scale societal trends.

I’m not saying that the age of flying cars and teleporting are upon us, but certain inventions simply take the uncertainty out of our lives and make everything just a little bit easier. Take appliances like the dishwasher or laundry machines for example - these haven’t drastically changed our morals or values, but at the very least it lessens the burden of manual labor.

We’ve come to an age in which it’s arguably impossible to pinpoint a task that couldn’t be improved with the incorporation of modern technology. This includes everything you do at work, while on vacation and all that’s in between.

This summer while you’re planning your lavish travels to the tropical destination of your dreams, you can thank some incredible inventions for easing the entire process. That way you can spend less time stressing about planning the perfect itinerary and more time relaxing on the vacation of your dreams!

The Internet

With the power of the internet, you’re instantly connected to virtually the entire globe. That means if you don’t have a friend who’s traveled to your destination to give you tips and recommendations, you can find some from a qualified stranger that’s dying to spread their travel knowledge with the world.

This saves you both time and money, no need to guess on the best restaurants or hope you don’t need tickets or reservations for excursions - all of this information is literally at the tips of your fingers. This can also ease your mind knowing that the places your visiting are going to be worth it.

Surveillance Cameras

At this rate, you don’t even have to take a strangers word for it. You can visit almost wherever your heart desires without ever taking a step away from your computer screen thanks to the abundance of surveillance cameras open to public viewing. Some cities have up to 70 cameras you can tune into, so you’re sure to find a restaurant or shopping mall worth scoping out.

This tool can also be used in planning where to go by gauging interest. For example, the most viewed surveillance camera in America is located on Bourbon Street in Louisiana - meaning it’s probably worth checking-out first hand. Or, if you’re hoping to save some cash, take a virtual vacation just by tuning into a beach cam and pouring your favorite frozen drink - it’s basically the same thing, right?

Social Media

Finally, once you’ve planned that perfect vacation, it’s time for a little healthy flex on your friends. Be sure to capture all of your best moments in paradise and come up with some creative captions to make all your Instagram and Snapchat followers super jealous. Honestly, what else is social media for?

Arguably, all these tools ruin the magic of visiting a place for the first time. But at the end of the day, it’s truly amazing that we can take all of the guesswork out of planning the dream vacation. Technology can work wonders in increasing safety - especially for tourists who can easily be taken advantage of when they know little about the location.

Technology is a fascinating concept, and it’s sure to continue to shape the way we travel in the future. Hey, maybe those flying cars aren’t really that far away, let’s just hope they’re affordable enough for us all to try. And if not, there’s always the option of surveillance cameras (which we’re sure will get even more realistic and high quality as time progresses).