As an RV traveler, this has to be my favorite feature of Google Photos. I take a picture every time we park at a new camp spot. Now, whenever we are away from that spot, I can easily navigate back there using this feature of Google Photos and Google Maps. It doesn’t matter if we are in a real campground with a numbered campsite, a Walmart parking lot, or the middle of the desert, my phone will be able to use its GPS capabilities and get me back to the exact spot where we’re parked.
You do have to be sure that “geotagging” is set on for photos taken with your device. If you don’t know how to do that, here’s some instruction from Geeks on Tour: Geotagging Photos Android 1.5 min Apple 1.5 min
I can even use this years later: Didn’t we stay at a campground somewhere near hear a couple years ago? Just look up the photo from 2 years ago and then navigate there.
No more worries of getting lost. I love getting lost! As long as I can find my way back.
This video will show you exactly what I mean.
From 2003-2017 she traveled the country in an RV with her husband, Jim offering technology seminars at RV rallies, computer clubs, and senior centers. Now they travel the world and continue teaching on their website, GeeksOnTour.com, over Zoom, and on their YouTube channel. Specializing in the use of Google Photos, Chris teaches people how to get control of the thousands of photos and videos taken with both phones and cameras these days. She is designated by Google as a Diamond leve Product Expert for Google Photos.
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