Month: June 2023

Sam Smith and Madonna have a sexy new anthem, which has arrived right in time for Pride Month. On “Vulgar,” the two embrace the labels which they have been deemed by haters and naysayers over the years, owning their sexualities and provocative stylings.

Smith opens the song, detailing a spicy, scandalous outfit, giving no f*cks about how it may be received. In fact, haters are their motivators.

“Look like I’m dressed to kill, love how I make me feel / All black in stripper heels, move like Madonna / Rich like I’m in the Louvre, got nothin’ left to prove / You know you’re beautiful when they call you vulgar,” raps Smith on their verse.

Madonna then joins in with a scorching verse of her own, reminding us that she and her clique are not the ones to be messed with.

“If you f*ck with Sam tonight, you’re f*cking with me / So watch what you say or I’ll split your banana,” raps Madonna.

According to a press statement accompanied by the song’s release, Madonna and Smith recorded the song the day after this year’s Grammys in a Los Angeles studio. The two collaborated with ILYA for MXM Productions, Cirkut, Omer Fedi, Ryan Tedder, Jimmy Napes, Sam and Lauren D’elia, Madonna’s vocal producer and engineer.

You can listen to “Vulgar” above.

Madonna is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

TikTok is a place where obscure music is celebrated, retro comedy is king and lives can be changed overnight. But it’s a rare feat for all three of those corners to intersect on the platform.

As is the way with many TikTok sensations, faux radio show “The Bun 91.3” started off as a fun hobby. The DJ, known only to listeners as “The Bun,” highlights songs by up-and-coming artists all while sporting aviator sunglasses and mastering that cheesy, old-school radio voice.

Much to his surprise, The Bun’s passion project has actually been bringing major attention to aspiring musicians who might otherwise go unnoticed, just like real radio shows did back in the day.

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Take for instance the band Bird Photos. In his video playing their song “Dove,” The Bun said that the group had only 85 monthly listeners. After the clip was viewed over 650,000 times, Bird Photos’ reach skyrocketed to over 36,000 monthly listeners on Spotify.

@thebun91.3 Next song up: Dove – Bird Photos #rock #indierock #indie #indiepop #thebun913 #radiohost #spotifyplaylist ♬ Dove – Bird Photos

“Man really gave them a 7800% increase in listeners in four days. We LOVE small artist promoters,” one person commented.

Or singer/songwriter Sarah Crean, whose song “2:00 AM” blew up with over 4.6 million views after The Bun professed he “couldn’t get enough of it” (one of his signature phrases). Crean went from having only 295 monthly listeners to 170,000 monthly listeners and ended up signing with well-known record label AWAL.

@thebun91.3 Next song up: 02:00 AM – Sarah Crean #indiepop #indierock #menitrust #japanesebreakfast #indie #sarahcrean #thebun913 #radiohost #spotifyplaylist ♬ 02:00 AM – Sarah Crean

“My gratitude for it all is immense,” Crean told Insider. “He’s putting really incredible artists forward to such an open-minded following and it’s opening so many doors for them…I think he’s got something really special there.”

Following successes like these, The Bun’s creative outlet has turned into something of a mission—one which he is fully committed to. The DJ also shared with Insider that he not only spends every morning scouring the internet for cool tracks, but he’ll also find local bands and solo artists to see them play at nearby venues.

Of course, with his newfound internet clout, musicians often reach out to him for coverage. Like Minova, who submitted their song “I Miss You So” and got so many new followers they released a whole new single. (Of course, The Bun covered that, too.)

@thebun91.3 Next song up: I Miss You So – Minova #minova #dayglow #wallows #clairo #sarahcrean #indiepop #sadgirlstarterpack #thebun913 #spotifyplaylist #radiohost ♬ I Miss You So

For The Bun, helping aspiring artists potentially get out of any side hustles and instead focus on what they love is the best part of the job. “I just get a lot of joy out of them winning,” he told Insider.

We see plenty of videos on TikTok with folks sharing their art, but it’s not every day that we see someone going out of their way to showcase someone else’s. The Bun is out there doing the dang thing, and doing it all with a huge dose of quirky charm. It’s something we can’t get enough of.

By the way—you can also find The Bun’s special curated playlist featuring these artists, and more, over on Spotify.

Social media has made it very easy to alter your appearance using filters. They may come in handy when you need to record a video but look a bit under the weather—just turn on a soft glow or a makeup filter, and boom, you’re camera-ready in less than two seconds. But there has been a lot of talk around the use of filters and teen girls’ self-esteem and unrealistic expectations seemingly placed on women.

One woman has taken it upon herself to strip away the filters to prove that, while she is beautiful, her face doesn’t actually look the way it does with the filter on. The most interesting thing about these filters is that they’re so good, you can’t tell they’re filters. Gone are the days of filters that made everyone look like a Glamour Shot from the 90s. These filters move with you and even have pores so no one can tell it isn’t actually your face.

Well, it is your face—kinda.

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Mimi Webb starts off the 20-second clip using the infamous Bold Glamour filter. It’s the filter that has people questioning their perception of their own faces because the contrast is so jarring. But Webb doesn’t stop with one filter. She puts on another and makes sure she emphasizes her use of a ring light. After turning the ring light off and taking all the filters off as the video is ending, the woman removes her makeup, revealing an inflamed, irritated and blemished face.

People flocked to the comments to thank her for exposing the truth behind filters.

“You’re beautiful & this message is SO important thanks for the reminder,” one person wrote.

“You are beautiful. In real life, we all have imperfections. As a mature woman, I appreciate your honesty. Thank you,” another said.

“Thank you so much. You did not know how much this was needed,” a woman commented.

Social media can really do a number on people’s self esteem, especially when they’re comparing themselves to something that’s not real. Messages like the one Webb shared can help pull back the curtain on the reality of social media. Watch her video below.

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If you’re looking for career advice, there are few better people to ask than former President Barack Obama. After all, he got the most prestigious job in the world after only spending four years in the U.S. Senate and seven in the Illinois State Senate.

Obama clearly knows how to work his way up in the world.

Now, he’s investigating what it means to have “good” work in his new Netflix show, “Working: What We Do All Day.” According to Netflix, the show explores compelling ideas and issues about labor and work, while focusing on the lives of individuals in various professions.

Obama sat down with LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Daniel Roth to talk about employment-related topics, including the role of work in our lives, disruptions in the workplace in the new Millenium, and the coming AI revolution. During the 15-minute conversation, Obama shared his most important career advice for young people, and it was simple, especially for such a thoughtful, well-spoken man. The former president said, “Get stuff done. Just learn how to get stuff done.”

He then unpacked what he meant by his simple motto.

“I’ve seen at every level people who are very good at describing problems, people who are very sophisticated in explaining why something went wrong or why something can’t get fixed, but what I’m always looking for is, no matter how small the problem or how big it is, somebody who says, ‘Let me take care of that,’” Obama said. “If you project an attitude of, whatever it is that’s needed, I can handle it and I can do it, then whoever is running that organization will notice. I promise.”

Obama is spot-on with his analysis. You can talk about things all day, but what really matters is taking action and making things happen. Maybe that’s why his campaign slogan in 2008 was a simple three-word phrase about taking care of business, “Yes, we can.”

“The best way to get attention is, whatever is assigned to you, you are just nailing. You’re killing it. Because people will notice, that’s someone who can get something done,” Obama continued.

As someone who has managed people at the top levels of government, Obama has a rare understanding of the importance of relying on people to carry out essential orders and knowing who to trust to get it done efficiently and correctly. When you’re president of the United States, you must have complete trust in the people you delegate work to because thousands or even millions of lives could be at risk.

Obama also added that young people shouldn’t focus on a specific job title but on things that interest them. “The people that I find are the most successful are the people who say, ‘I’m really interested in computers and figuring this stuff out,’ and they end up being a Bill Gates,” he said.

People will be happier with careers that are rooted in their interests because they’re doing what they love. We only get 24 hours in a day. Most people sleep eight, work eight and enjoy eight for themselves. Everyone loves sleeping and time off, but you can be happy 24 hours a day when you love your job.

Skrillex and Nai Barghouti have shared their video for “Xena,” from Skrillex’s Quest For Fire album.

In the video, directed by Amara Abbas, several women are seen uniting and expressing their emotions in a rebellious manner, defying the restraints placed upon them. These women are seen grappling with a whirlwind of emotions, and navigating conflict, resistance, fear, love, festivities, prayer, and dance.

“The film is around female passion/rage, liberation, duality of culture, freedom of choice, and resistance,” said Abbas in a statement. “It is about the women who are leading revolution in systems that are designed against them…it’s about what this movement represents, what these young women represent — and what they inspire. Not a lot of us have experienced being in regions where such intense events have occurred and the bones of what has happened is still very much there. This film is, in some way, the phoenix moment of women who are living this reality.”

In tandem with the video, Skrillex has partnered with OXFAM International, supporting donations to the Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal. OXFAM is working to provide clean water, food, heating, and hygiene kits to those affected by the disaster.

You can see the video for “Xena” above.

Skrillex is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

We all know that Upworthy loves a good hero story. Suddenly humanity seems a little less dark after hearing about students coming to their teacher’s rescue, moms taking on entire swarms of bees to keep their kids safe or entire bank heists being thwarted by a single hug.

However, we rarely get a glimpse of what happens after those feel-good stories take place. It’s not often that we get to witness firsthand the lasting impact made from one good deed. That’s what makes this story so special.

Xavier Dimples was only 2 years old when his house caught fire, leaving him trapped inside. Without a firefighter named Jeff Ohs bravely entering the burning building to pull the toddler out of the wreckage and resuscitating him, Dimples would have perished.

Twenty-three years after the incident, Dimples was able to reunite with Ohs, introducing him to his son who was the exact same age as Dimples when Ohs rescued him.

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“After I was resuscitated I was in a coma for a month after that. I could never repay [Ohs] for giving me a chance at life, I can only live a great life for him & my son. I owe him my life,” Dimples wrote on Twitter, along with a side-by-side photo showing him as a toddler in the firefighter’s arms and a picture of Ohs holding his two-year-old.

When I was 2 years old my house caught on fire & I was trapped inside, I ended up dying that day & this firefighter, Jeff Ohs, saved me from that building & brought my back to life. Now 23 years later he is holding my 2 year old son. I literally wouldn’t be here without him pic.twitter.com/FLxmKG19DF

— XD (@XavierDimples) May 30, 2023

The moment was equally profound for Ohs. Soon after Dimples published this post, Ohs replied. “Dude!!!! You are a fighter through and through. And honestly you scared the sh*t out of me that day. So so blessed for the outcome. Love you guys.”

“I thank God that you lived to tell your story. I thank God for my firefighter brother Jeff! Sometimes firefighters/medics don’t always know the outcome of the ppl they rescue once they’re delivered to the hospital. But hearing [your] story brings tears to my eyes!” one person wrote.

“The look on her face in the older picture? He’s definitely determined not to let you go down. I’m so happy that he got you back!” added another.

“I worked with Jeff and I know his story well. You make our jobs worth everything we go through. Thank you for sharing,” a former coworker of Ohs commented.

Since that fateful day a little over two decades ago, Dimples and Ohs have been friends. Dimples later quipped that he could pull up to Ohs’ house right now if he wanted. That kind of closure is rare. Firefighters risk their lives for complete strangers out of a genuine desire to help, but they don’t often get to see how their efforts truly paid off. This must have been such a rewarding experience for Ohs.

We never really know where any of our good deeds may lead. But knowing the results isn’t what drives people to commit brave acts. It’s that impulse we all have to help one another and the inner knowing that somehow we are inexplicably connected. The impulse is louder for some than others, or more or less frequent, but answering it can lead to amazing things.

Rosalía is happy and in love — not only with her beau Rauw Alejandro, but with Japan. Her newest song, “Tuya” takes inspiration from Japanese culture.

On “Tuya,” Rosalía sings of steamy, intimate moments with someone special, shutting out the world around them..

“Solo esta noche soy tuya, tuya / Solo esta noche eres mío, mío / Tú me quieres ver desnuda, uh-ah / Yo a ti debajo de mi ombligo,” she sings on the song’s chorus, which means, “Tonight I’m yours / Tonight you’re mine / You want to see me naked / I’ll bring you under my navel.”

The song’s instrumental utilizes the reggaeton drums Rosalía loves, but also incorporates strings from the koto, the national instrument of Japan.

“Exploring is part of who I am as a musician and in the case of ‘Tuya,’ inspirations such as reggaeton, Japanese instruments, flamenco, and gabber techno coexist at the same level,” said Rosalía in a statement.

In the song’s accompanying video, Rosalía is seen in Japan, which is one of her favorite places to travel. She enjoys lunch in a noodle shop, a relaxing day at a spa, and spends time wandering the streets of Japan with an adorable dog at her side.

You can see the video for “Tuya” above.

The queen of short, sweet hits is back with another saccharine single. Today (June 8), PinkPantheress has shared “Angel” from Barbie: The Album.

On “Angel,” PinkPantheress reflects on a lost love, holding onto the butterflies he gave her before he up and disappeared.

“‘Cause one day / One day my baby just ran away / My angel / You’re what haunts me now that you’re away,” she sings on the chorus, over a percussive instrumental.

At the bridge, we hear a violin solo, adding a heartbroken, melancholy feel to the song.

“Angel” is the latest of star-studded singles from the Barbie soundtrack. Last month, Dua Lipa released the soundtrack’s first single and the film’s official theme song, “Dance The Night.” Shortly after, Karol G and Aldo Ranks dropped their steamy collaboration, “Watati.”

Barbie: The Album is executive produced by Mark Ronson, and will feature new music from Lizzo, Khalid, Tame Impala. PinkPantheress’ “Boy’s A Liar, Pt. 2” collaborator Ice Spice will also appear on the soundtrack, alongside Nicki Minaj and Aqua for “Barbie World,” a rework of Aqua’s 1997 hit, “Barbie Girl.”

In the meantime, you can listen to “Angel” above.

Barbie: The Album is out 7/21 via Atlantic. Find more information here.

PinkPantheress is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Bill Murray and Kelis are reportedly dating. According to a report from The Sun the comedian and the singer have been spending a lot of time together.

The Ghostbusters actor was reportedly seen watching the “Milkshake” singer perform from the side of her stage during her set at the Mighty Hoopla festival in Brockwell Park in South London.

According to a friend of theirs, the two have been getting cozy for a while.

“They’ve met up in the States before which got people in the industry talking, and now are meeting up in London while they’re both here. They’ve clearly hit it off,” said the source to The Sun.

The source also noted that Murray has watched Kelis perform on other occasions before the Mighty Hoopla festival. They also suggested that they may have bonded over bereavements, following the passing of Kelis’ husband, Mike Mora, last year, and Murray’s ex-wife, Jennifer Butler, in 2021.

While this certainly is an interesting and unexpected pairing, the source noted that the two seem to be very happy.

“Whatever it is that has brought them together, and however unlikely it seems, they are both single and are having fun despite the fairly big age gap,”

Some complain, “I was born too late to explore the earth and born too early to explore the universe.” Well I disagree. What if now is the ultimate time to explore the earth? Because with Google Maps people now quite literally have the world at their fingertips. It seems, some just don’t know how to wield such power.

I’ll confess: I like maps. A lot. I won’t bore you with the info from my favorite online community but just know all the hours I’ve spent obsessively exploring Google Maps have led to picking up a few handy tips. Now I’d like to share these nuggets to help you get the most out of the app. Master all these features and you will take one step closer to becoming the ultimate pro traveler, explorer, navigator, or at the very least a very competent user of Google Maps on your phone.

So without further delay, let’s zoom off.

1. ONE FINGER ZOOMING

We’ll start with fixing a common novice blunder, using two fingers to zoom in and out of maps. It’s time to graduate from granny shots to jumpers. Simply double-tap the map, and on that second tap, hold, and swipe down. Now swipe up, zoom out, and see the forest for the trees.

2. SAVE PARKING

Okay, we’re back in the forest, perhaps in the parking lot of a colossal sports stadium, and by God, no one remembers where the car’s parked. A game of Marco Pollo via spamming the alarm is just amateur hour, so let’s fix that once and for all.

The next time you park, pull up the app and locate the blue icon, that’s you. Click it. If you don’t see it, that means you have to turn “location” back on, which can be found in general settings. (NOTE: Make sure to have the most recent Google Maps update for these tips to work).

Now a window should pop up like above. Hit “Save parking.” When you see a “P” icon by the blue dot, you’re golden.

Now when you head back to the car, just hit the directions arrow icon, and “Saved parking” will be a destination option.

Congrats! You’re now ready to navigate the Silk Road like Marco Polo.

3. MEASURING DISTANCE

It’s great that Google Maps can calculate distances on a road and all, but what if you’re hiking the Camino? How about Fourth of July boating on Lake Tahoe? Well, you can actually measure any distance on Earth over any surface using the measurement tool. To activate this function, first hold down on the map to drop a pin.

“Measure distance” now becomes an option. Select and then add some points to measure your journey from point A-B.

It turns out, most journeys are more like point A to Z, and Lake Tahoe’s about twenty miles long.

4. ADD LABEL

Next we have labeling and this can be quite useful when you have a regular destination (Dentist, Grocery Store, Work, etc), but loathe having to plug in the tedious address Every. Single. Time. Let’s say someone found their new favorite surf break. Just like the last feature, we begin with a pin.

Now, click the option, “Add label,” and brand that spot. Henceforth, Google Maps will remember that address as “Beach.”

Having trouble activating the “Add Label” and measurement tools? That’s because your pin placement is off! See corrections below.

As you can see, “Add Label” is nowhere to be seen. That’s because our red pin is overshadowed by the Hospital label. For whatever reason, you have to place the pin on an unclaimed spot.

5. ADD STOPS

Imagine a loud, innocent passenger crunching on Cheeze-Its while driving to Phoenix with their very Type-A friend. The driver is about to lose their mind, especially if presented with any significant delays. The passenger realizes, en route to Arizona they’ll be passing a once-in-a-lifetime landmark, The Cheeze-it-stop. After begging them to stop, the Type-A friend replies passive-aggressively, “I wonder how long that’s gonna take.”

Here’s how to find out: First, click the ellipses on the route.

Then press “Add stop.”

Plug in the Cheeze-It-Stop: “61943 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, California.”

It doesn’t look like a quick stop. But can you spot what’s wrong below?

“Oh, just a five-hour delay?” No, the order’s messed up. To fix that, press down on the destination and slide that sucker into the second spot.

The Type-A friend apologizes for doubting the passenger’s navigation skills.

6. OFFLINE MAP HACK

Out on the road you’re using data, spending money, and at the mercy of satellites. Come to think of it, what if you lose internet access and have to get directions to a new place in town? This is when having a pre-downloaded offline map comes in clutch (especially of your local area), and it’s quite simple to get.

First, click your Google account icon and find, “Offline maps.”

Once you select your own map, zoom in or out (one-handed) to set your boundaries. Just know, larger maps require more data to save.

As you can see, even on Airplane-mode, you can still get directions within a downloaded boundary.

Note that everything we’ve covered up to this point is available on an offline map, but every feature from this point onwards will only be accessible with internet access.

7. SET DEPART & ARRIVAL TIME

When it’s imperative to arrive somewhere at a specific time, it would be foolish to “eyeball” it. For example, let’s say our passenger needs to get their friend to LAX by 4:08 pm to make sure they don’t miss their 11:00 pm flight to New York. To get this paranoid timing down, they’d first plug in the route and click the ellipses.

Then they’d click “Set depart/arrive time” and plug in the following.

That morning, the friend texts, “make sure to set a reminder.”Here’s what that would look like.

8. LIVE VIEW
This one will definitely come in handy whenever you’re visiting a new, bustling city. Basically, this is the ultimate walking guide, so here’s how to use it (NOTE: make sure camera access and live view tilt are both turned on). Step 1. Plug in your destination, get directions, and click the walking route.

Step 2. Click “Live view,” and start scanning for any point of reference. (Make sure you’re outside).

The arrows now completely guide you in real time.

The issue is, you don’t want to look like a tourist and have your camera up at all times like you’re playing Pokemon Go. With Tilt mode, you can interchange seamlessly between live view and a standard map by simply putting down the phone.

9. EXPLORE

Besides offering directions, Google Maps has terrific tools for exploring new places and finding just about everything (Gas, Groceries, Hotels, ATMS, Etc). Let’s say our passenger was visiting their friend in New York. On their last night, they solo wander across the Brooklyn Bridge searching for a fun nightclub. They pull up Maps, and at the very end of the exploration options they click “more.”

They find exactly what they’re after.

But they don’t just want any nightclub, they want “the best” (you can tinker with lots of other filters like “price”).

“The best night club in NYC,” catches their attention, so they inquire further.

What they find is a slam dunk with overwhelmingly positive reviews. After reviewing the photos, they say yes and send it.

10. LAST TRAIN/BUS

Okay, now it’s 1 AM and this person is going hard and having a blast. But there’s a problem: They want to stay as long as possible, but also realize they can’t be stranded for the night, and under no circumstances can they wake their friend up to pick them up. Given their current state, this is a near-impossible calculation to eyeball, so they consult Google Maps.

First, they plug in their impending journey on Google Maps.

Then, they hit the “Transit” symbol and click the “Depart at…” dropdown menu.

Among a few other handy options they select “Last.”

And there they have it, the perfect route to stay out as long as possible.

This would also be a great opportunity to use “Live View” to ensure they don’t get lost in the Subway catacombs. And given how easy it is to lose track of time, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to set a reminder.

11. MAP TYPE/DETAIL

If they wanted to explore New York City even further, they could use a great feature, customizing the map view. To do this click on the top right texture icon.

This prompts various options to see the city.

Satellite:

Transit:

Traffic:

Biking:

Street View:

A quick word on street view. Live View (and the next feature) will only work on the streets covered by this function. If you zoom out (one-handed), you can see which areas Google cars have documented, and likewise, the areas you wouldn’t want to be stranded (like Northern Chad).

12. TIME TRAVEL

Here’s a very fascinating tool for exploring the past. This function lets you track the development of a certain area by seeing photos that Google Cars have photographed for a while. To demonstrate this, let’s take a trip to Sin City.

First, we’ll drop a pin on a street (not a named establishment) covered by “Street View.” Then, let’s click on the 360° photo imagery and take a gander around.

It seems we’ve stumbled upon a $2 billion stadium. To investigate the past, we click “See more dates.”

It turns out this same property essentially resembled the barren deserts of Northern Chad just a few years ago.

13. BORDERS

In the spirit of exploration, did you know you can see official borders in Google Maps? Not just international borders, but city, national park, and county borders too. So what? Well, this could be extremely helpful if, for example, you were searching for an affordable spot to raise kids that was still within the boundaries of a very posh, distinguished public school district. To see a border, first click on the name of a place. The border becomes outlined in red.

Here’s another example, the boundaries of one the most underrated National Parks, often overshadowed by Yosemite and Sequoia, Kings Canyon.

“In the vast Sierra wilderness far to the south of the famous Yosemite Valley, there is a yet grander valley of the same kind.” — John Muir, 1890.

Some borders might make you wonder, “why is that like that?” Take Oman for example. Why is it divided into three seemingly sporadic enclaves? There must be some juicy story there. International Borders are fascinating because they often tell stories of conflict and power disputes.

You might also notice that Google Maps doesn’t outline the borders of some countries (32 in fact). This is because Google Maps doesn’t want to stick their neck out and put a label on some countries that still have ongoing border disputes.

14. THE ULTIMATE EXPLORER TOOL – 3D SATELLITE IMAGERY

And finally, I’d be remiss to write an article about Google Maps and not include what I believe is its most powerful tool, 3D satellite imagery. Note that this is a feature only accessible via desktop. Just click satellite view, then control-click and scroll. (Click here if you’re having trouble).

Let’s say on a summer trip to Mammoth, our passenger notices on Google Maps a little lake perched in the mountains, so they ask their friend to check it out. They reply “These things need to be planned.” When they get to the cabin, the passenger whips out the computer to see what’s up.

Convict Lake. They wonder, “Are those mountains climbable?”

They turn the view around and notice…. hello, a mining path.

Using the Measurement tool, they calculate a rough estimate of what that hike would look like…

And also get an idea of the stunning view in-store. The level of detail put into planning this impromptu expedition leaves the friends with no choice but to send it.

FINAL WORDS:

While now it’s possible to explore the world from one’s fingertips, it’s important to understand that true exploration and travel occurs beyond an app. Making the wrong turn, stumbling into janky spots, and really just getting lost are wonderful components of a journey that contribute to the traveler experience. While Google Maps is a powerful tool that aids in exploring and navigating the world, it’s great to sometimes just get out there and use your gut. Maybe it’s all a balancing act, who knows?

All I know is if you made it to the end of this, congratulations! You are now one step closer to being a proficient user of Google Maps. Go explore the Earth — you were born just in time!