Author Archives: Editor
Discovering Art and Nature in Madrid’s Retiro Park
by Isabel Eva Bohrer With family ties to Madrid, I had always viewed the Spanish capital as my second. And, as tends to happen when you consider a place your home, you don’t take time to indulge in what the … Continue reading
Navigating Istanbul
by Isabel Eva Bohrer “Byzantium.” “Constantinople.” “Stamboul.” Through the ages, Istanbul has been known under a variety of names. As an avid traveler, I was eager to get to know this “new, second Rome.” With my new iPad in hand, … Continue reading
Bonjour to Strasbourg
Laurel Robbins from Canada embraced GPSmyCity city walk app, and said goodbye to guide books and tour buses. Read about her experience in the article below. ———————— Bonjour to Strasbourg By Laurel Robbins I have waited my whole life to … Continue reading
Day Trips Now Available Through iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
As exciting as the bright lights of a big city might be, large urban areas often lend themselves to some incredible day trips. City dwellers who want to get out of the concrete jungle to enjoy natural wonders, regional history, … Continue reading
Top 10 Reasons to Ditch the Tour Bus on Your Next Trip
Are you planning a trip to a major metropolitan area? Do you want to take in the city’s sights, sounds and unique character on your own terms? Here are the top 10 reasons why you should ditch the tour bus … Continue reading
Independent Travel for the Rest of Us
There was a time when the best way to take a tour of a major city involved lurching your way through downtown traffic in an exhaust-belching tour bus. Ever try to take a picture of a magnificent landmark through the … Continue reading
Let The Trip Begin!
Welcome to the GPSmyCity blog – a blog about the new age of independent and intelligent travel. An new era of independent travel is thrust upon us, thanks to the mobile devices like smart phones and software, also known as … Continue reading