Maps that give more than directions : Travel Tips. In the past year, a handful of free websites have debuted with features that up the ante on standard internet mapping tools like Google Maps and Mapquest. Instead of providing turn-by-turn directions, these new sites (all of which are mashups of Google Maps) allow for navigation based on the type of transportation you’re taking, the time you’ve been given to explore, the sites you’re looking to discover or the memories you’ve made. Find the most popular spots in a city4SQoogle maps the most recent online check-ins from location-based mobile service Foursquare. The site doesn’t reveal the names of those who checked-in somewhere, but 4SQoogle proves its worth as a tool for discovering the city's hottest venues, noting both "live" check-ins and total check-ins over time.
During a recent lunch hour, London's most popular spot among Foursquare users was surprisingly around the House of Commons. Sean O'Neill is the tech travel columnist for BBC Travel. GuidebookPlus. Uencounter.me > home. Isochronous Application V0.8. Foursquare On Google Maps Simplified. | 4SQOOGLE.