Navigating Your Way

When we arrive in Australia, everything we saw was new for us. Even the names of the street sounds different as what it is in our country. Its hard to travel without the help of a map. In the state of Victoria, we use Melway. For NSW is Sydway and QLD is Brisway. I know there are other maps but these are the more popular ones.

I frequently refer to Melway in Navigating Melbourne. I remember the times when I used it just to go to our local church, Centrelink and Medicare office near our suburb. I use it when I bring my family to the parks during weekends and even more when I am applying for a job. In short, its a must for a migrant to grab a map whatever state you are in.

But now, we can use an even easier, faster and more convenient means of going from one place to another by using a satnav. Satellite Navigation or Satnav for short, uses global positioning system that locates user on the road in the unit's maps database. So when you're driving, you can actually see yourself moving in the screen.

What is very cool in using satnav is the optional voice navigation that you can set on the unit. Just simply input the address where you want to go and the satnav will calculate your route and display the 3d map screen and it will guide you turn by turn until you reach your destination. I remember last April 08 when i drove from Adelaide to Melbourne 750 kms from our place. I virtually relied on my satnav and did not bother to bring the traditional map with me. It was a splendid drive without worries, tensions and stress because when you know where you are going and the satnav is saying that you are on the right track, you can spend your time not worrying but enjoying the sceneries, the music on the radio and the conversation to whoever is travelling with you.

I purchase the NAVMAN S30 Model not only because its one of the leading brand here but it also got a good price tag, more features and a sleek design as well. Its a good product to buy for starters.