Travel Tips Mobile Apps 4 Navigation Apps for People Who Always Get Lost Wandering can be fun, but not all the time. By Jess McHugh Jess McHugh Twitter Website Jess McHugh is a journalist, author, and researcher who has reported from North and South America, Europe, the Caribbean, and West Africa. She's written hundreds of stories, ranging from the fight to preserve world heritage in Palmyra, Syria, to the story of the first American dictionary. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Nation, The Paris Review, Time, New York Magazine, The New Republic, Fortune, Village Voice, International Business Times, CNN, Avidly (Los Angeles Review of Books), AFP Services, The Believer, Lapham's Quarterly, Teen Vogue, Business Insider, InStyle, Dame, Thrillist, Man Repeller, and Travel + Leisure, among others. She can be found between New York City and Paris. * 8+ years of experience working as a writer and researcher * Author of "Americanon" (Dutton, Penguin-Random House, 2021) * Bilingual in French and English * Former staff reporter at Time Inc. and International Business Times. * Received a bachelor's degree in comparative literature from Yale University Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 27, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Getty Images For those of us who still struggle to navigate our hometowns, the thought of getting around a brand new city, or worse — a mountain — can be terrifying. Technology is here to help, with apps to get you wherever you're trying to go, whether it's down a river or to grandmother's house. Google Maps is usually a safe bet for most ordinary situations, but if you're looking for something more specialized, we've got you covered. Waze Navigation & Live Traffic This traffic app has started to become something of a household name itself. It works by incorporating user input to warn drivers of accidents, traffic jams, and other obstacles that could slow you down on your way to your destination. i-Boating I-Boating offers nautical charts and fishing maps for the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australasia to take with you on your next outing at sea. For its detailed maps, there are in-app purchases costing around $20, but users rave about it on iTunes. All Trails Trail maps and signposts are not always properly maintained, causing hikers and bikers to get lost along a route. All Trails allows users to follow along in real-time on the app, while sharing notes and photos with friends. Scout Forget about texting overbearing parents or obsessive friends. The Scout app can automatically send alerts on your estimated arrival time to whomever you choose and update them as traffic or scheduling changes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit