Explore National Parks Like a Pro This Summer with Apple Maps!
Good news for adventurers! Apple Maps just got a summer upgrade that makes exploring national parks a breeze. Imagine this: you’re deep in Yosemite, surrounded by stunning scenery, but with no internet connection. No worries! Apple Maps now lets you download park maps for offline use, so you can navigate trails and find your way back to camp with ease.
And it gets even better! You can now create custom walking routes, perfect for that off-the-beaten-path adventure you’ve been dreaming of. Plus, there’s a brand new “Places Library” to store all your favorite park finds – that hidden waterfall, the cozy cafe with the best views, anything you don’t want to forget. You can even add notes to each place, making your own personalized park guide!
Apple is all about making your adventures smooth sailing. This update follows their recent Paris upgrade, which lets you breeze through the city on public transportation using your iPhone or Apple Watch. So, whether you’re scaling mountains or exploring bustling streets, Apple Maps is there to help you make the most of your summer travels!

-
Tauer Perfumes Au Coeur du Desert
Views: 384 We’re now post the autumn equinox and we’ve decidedly tipped towards autumn here. The middle of the day can still get quite warm but that’s sandwiched between cool mornings, sometimes misty, and evenings that darken earlier, which means cooler too. The painter finished the front of my house. Lots of washing down, repointing,…
-
Oddities: Erno Laszlo After Shave
Views: 47 Now, we all know that good old Erno was and is a skin-care legend with the black soap and many splashes of water. It was a mainstay on the dressing tables of well-heeled (and dressed, and moisturized) ladies and quite a few gentlemen for many years. It may…
-
Is Alcohol Free Perfume the Answer for Sensitive Skin?
Views: 262 Alcohol free perfume is an excellent alternative to traditional fragrances. They swap harsh ethyl alcohol solvents for gentle water, premium oils, or wax bases. This makes them ideal for sensitive skin, highly hydrating, and perfectly safe for use on your hair. Without the quick evaporation of alcohol, these fragrances sit closer to the…
-
Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ fall viewing list, episode 5 :: Now Smell This
Views: 22 We’re marking the first weekend in October with our semi-regular viewing poll. Coming up soon: the fall reading poll (on the 17th) and possibly a splitmeet in November (there was very little interest in the spring splitmeet, so do mention in the comments if you’d like to see one this fall). So, the…

Brand New for the Holidays
Check out our brand new collection of holiday products and find the right gift for anyone.