I recently found myself exploring Brisbane, Queensland. I was there for a couple of days to attend a conference. As I arrived a day early prior to my presentation, I thought that it would be a great opportunity to have a tour. Luckily, I was able to book a place within the Central Business District (CBD), where a myriad of shops and tourist spots are accessible. It was late afternoon at that time when I craved for a snack. As I was unfamiliar with Brisbane's CBD, I pulled out my smartphone, launched Google search, searched by typing some keywords 'cafe in CBD', and by default received a list of options. I then went through the list, closely paying attention to the diverse and good reviews from previous customers. After several minutes of browsing the list, I finally decided where to go. Eventually, I closed Google search and switched to use GPS. The digital map had immensely helped me to find my destination. It didn't take too long for me to find the quaint and vibrant cafe that I was looking for, which was tucked away from the busy streets of CBD. In there, I sat, relaxed, and enjoyed my coffee and cake. I even took a snapshot of my food, attached my location to it, and shared it on Insta-gram. As I enjoyed my snack, I had already begun to plan my next stopover. Undoubtedly, my smartphone was pivotal in shaping my decision and mobility in a new territory.
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