There was a time when if you didnt know any place the only option you had was to ask others for the way.
Sometimes you might get the correct direction sometimes you might get more lost.
But now thats not the case.google map is your best companion you can carry with you .And the best part is google almost knows 99% of the locations you try to search or at least it will take you the nearby landmark if not exact point.
For me it is a blessing as I normally dont remember paths and google is always there for the same.
It gives you ways from 3 modes by car, by walk or by any public transport.so you can select your medium and travel.
Yes the local transport medium requires some up-gradations but rest it is the best.