Technology has changed the world as we know it – and that includes travelling.
Even a few decades back, you had people planning for a good many months – even to shorter distances. There will lots of things to take care of – from the tickets, rooms, to of course the journey essentials.
Travelling longer distances, in one word, was boring. It took a really long time and something you would have wanted to avoid.
Not anymore.
Today, you could go from one part of the world to another in less than a day!
And yet, flights or superfast trains are just one of the few things that has made travels a lot simpler. The real change has been perhaps with the arrival of the internet, which has made everything from booking tickets to taking a cab.
Taking a Look at How Travel Has Changed
Technology has made it easy for everyone – whether you travel for business or for vacations. Every one with smart phone can easily access transportation facilities and can even book tickets beforehand.
You have your smartphones and tablets during the travel to do everything from listening to music to playing your favourite games or even watching movies – making travels a memorable journey.
However, there is another aspect to technology – it has also increased the expectations of customers. Here is how technology has changed travel as we knew it.
1. Booking
With improved internet connectivity, online booking of tickets to travel from one place to another place has become more comfortable. No need to wait in the long queues for tickets. Payment is easily made with credit cards or even PayPal, and online booking has also reduced the use of paper.
2. The Way Travellers Pack Has Changed
How we pack for our travels has changed. Today, you can carry the luggage easily and comfortably.
3. Connectivity Is Better than Ever Before
No matter where you travel, it is very easy to stay connected with your beloved ones today, ensuring safety and security. It wasn’t so even a decade or so before, when you had to wait for your loved one to reach to their destination, before they could give you that all important call from the hotel reception landline or phone booth.
4. Travel is Faster than Ever Before
Time is important for everyone, and technology has made travelling faster. Millions of kilometres can be travelled in no time and all you need to do is to book your tickets for it.
5. You have Apps for Nearly Everything
Need to make your travel journeys smoother? You don’t have to hop in and out to find the right hotel. You don’t have to wait to book a cab.
You have an app for everything from finding a place, booking a hotel room, to showing the route maps, translating the language and even understanding signs and symbols. These applications are user-friendly and some are even available in different languages.
Traveling today is a lot more fun and exciting than ever before, thanks to technology. We are sure you agree!