12 ‘ I’ll just Google it ’ questions that lazy travelers ask
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Cheap and Clean Hostel in Bangkok? Anyone???
Gone are the days when travelers had to stop someone on the street just to find a decent place to eat.
Along came Google, then Trip Adviser, then Yelp… Soon thereafter- there are zillion websites and online apps handing you the world on a silver platter.
Granted, there are some things that are still better answered by individuals rather than searching for it on line. Yet no matter how powerful Google search is — we still tend to ask the same tired questions on Social Media instead of just searching the internet.
Here are my top 12 ‘let me Google that for you’ questions:
1. How much is a taxi from JFK to the City?
True, you could ask that on Facebook and probably even get an answer.
OR you could try TaxiFareFinder.
2. Do I need a visa to go to Australia?
If I answered no, would you STILL buy a flight ticket, go all the way to Sydney only to HAVE THEM PLACE YOU on the next flight back, ALL because you listened to Mr. ME ?
A good place to start would be this site.
3. Top recommendations for Buenos Aires?
Well then, I’m so happy you asked for TOP recommendations and not just ANY recommendation. That really shortens the list.
My top recommendation for Buenos Aires would be to start here at TripAdvisor
4. Cheap and Clean Hostel in Bangkok? Anyone???
Ever heard the saying — One man’s trash is another man’s treasure?
You might end up in the worst Hostel in Bangkok! — but I liked it!.
A hundred reviews is far better than one. You might wanna try this tiny unknown site.
5. How much is a flight from Miami to Bogota?
I could tell you but I’d have to kill you — it’s the best kept secret of all times.
6. Anybody in Guatemala?
No. Population 0.
7. Where is a good place to travel in Asia?
mmm… here.
8. Is August a good month to travel in Asia?
Is Wednesday a good day to eat bananas?
I know you’re lazy so here is the first result you get when searching Google for ‘travel Asia weather’
8. Good shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur?
This tops the “top recommendations”.
What’s Good ? Expensive or Cheap? Big or Small? World Brands or Local Brands? With food court? With wifi?
There is a a reason why TripAdvisor is such a hit
9. What’s the best conversion rate today?
Do you plan to change more than 10,000$ to get the best conversion rate?
10. Hidden gems in India?
The only reason they’re still hidden is because no one shares them publicly.
You’re that traveler who would take the hidden off the gem.
Here is one hidden gem to start with:
11. Is it raining now in Bali?
You can’t make this shit up.
Click here and see the magic!
12. Best noodles in Bangkok?
I actually have an answer to that: it’s called Street Pad Thai.
I've had my fair share of visits to Bangkok and, by far, the best noodles I ever had were from street stands for no more than 40–50 bhat.
This list should not be taken seriously. It’s all in good fun.
I‘m sure I've missed a few good “let me Google that for you” questions.
Feel free to let me know which lmgtfy Q’s I've missed!
Published at blog.boOola.com on April 27, 2015.
