If you don’t have access to Google Maps via an iPhone when you are traveling, the next best option is a portable or handheld GPS unit that you can use in your car, such as a Garmin GPS.
These devices are incredibly handy, and provide you spoken directions to guide you along your route, once you have entered your destination. The GPS device uses Global Positioning Satellite technology to track and navigate along your entered route.
Garmin is known as one of the best GPS systems around, and offer a number of different models to cater for all budgets and needs.
Similar to the route planning and driving directions functions available at Map Quest, you can plan your trip and get driving directions using Google Maps for almost anywhere internationally.
The Google driving directions and route planning function within Google Maps is great as it enables you to view the satellite images and street view images of the locations you want to visit and search for accommodation and other places of interest near your destination. You can also choose your method of transport (walking, driving via car, public transport etc) to get you there.
In addition you can adjust your route, which is a great function if you want to take the scenic road!
View this video from Google, detailing how to plan a driving trip with Google Maps
