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Moving to a new city is an exciting event in life that can give people the feeling they are entering a whole new world of possibilities. There is something, however, that can cut down on the good feelings brought on by a move, and lead to frustration that will make you wish you never left your old neighborhood—getting lost.

To help you avoid those situations where you think you are only leaving your new house to pick up some milk at the local grocery store, and end up on the completely wrong side of town (not that anyone at NIM has ever experienced something like that…ahem…) we wanted to present NIM’s 5 tips for using GPS when moving to a new city.

1. Find the Essentials – The best way to start feeling at home in a new city is to make sure you always have access to the essentials. Grocery stores, movie theaters, auto repair shops, and depending on how stressful the move was, perhaps the local liquor store, are all key places to find early in your move. NIM Navigation apps have search functions that pinpoint all the local businesses close to your present location. Knowing the local businesses will always make you feel right at home.

2. Use GPS When Going to Work or Job Interviews – Nothing gives the wrong impression at a job interview or the first day of work like showing up late. These are exactly the type of situations that we create navigation products for. When you know you can’t be late, make sure you have navigation on you.

3. If You Have a Friend in the City—Take Advantage – Hanging out with a friend and having someone show you the local spots that aren’t in the guidebooks can be just what you need when moving to a new city. If there is someone you know in your new city, go pay them a visit. Many NIM navigation products have the option to pick out a friend from your address book, and it will immediately navigate you to their address.

4. Don’t Be Afraid to Use Your Navigation Device Outside of the Car – One of the key advantages of having navigation on your phone instead of an in-car system is that you can use the navigation anywhere. Even when walking, it is possible to get lost (some might say it is easier when walking), so just because navigation is traditionally thought of as something that you use while driving, don’t be afraid to pull it out when on foot.

5. Take Some Time To Just Drive Around – While being in an unfamiliar place can potentially be very exciting at first, it can also get old quickly. Learning your way around the neighborhood is not only an incredibly satisfying feeling, but it is essential for making your new city feel like home. There is no better way to do this than to just get in the car and drive. A navigation device can help you find places to drive to, inform you of traffic delays ahead, and most importantly, give you a peaceful state of mind, that no matter where you end up, you will be able to get home with no worries.