How technology is changing the way we travel

In Tech in Asia, Philip Kushmaro writes how technology has become the only way forward to enhance your traveling experience

There is no doubt that the advent of technology and our ever reliant use of the internet have affected the way we travel. These changes can include how we decide on our prospective destinations, how we get there, where we stay, what we do and how we record our memories.
 

Gone are the days of hitchhiking across countrysides while guarding our exposed rolls of film from what we now refer to as vintage cameras.
 

Now we have every possible travel concern taken care of, literally at the push of a button. With reviews and greater insight into what is best to do and where it’s best to stay with our reliance on other travellers as opposed to the formidable 5 star ratings awarded by invisible judging panels. Where is the trust in that?
 

In today’s day and age we have applications and websites with rated members who have reviewed accommodation choices and tourist attractions to confirm our good ideas and our suspicions. They’re far more reliable sources as far as I am concerned. On top of these expert ratings, travellers who have visited your bucket list, done what your proposed itinerary stipulates and stayed in the Airbnb you have been looking at for weeks – direct communication channels and forums allow discussions with people who can give you real, ‘based on experience’ advice – which just seems more reliable. Social media platforms, such as Facebook and Pinterest, also provide a wealth of inspiration for travellers with regards to activities, attractions, and restaurants.
 

In terms of accommodation hunting, Airbnb is undeniably one of the most effective mediums through which to discover, reserve, and stay in the local neighbourhood of your travel destination while research suggests that hotels and hostels will soon become a last resort for most travellers. 

This is an excerpt from Tech in Asia. You can read the full article here.