Capturing/remembering visual cues

Capture with my Nokia N80 places, signs, street numbers and names, etc. to remember and find again.

Following the herd

The probability to find your destination is pretty good if it is 1) nearby and 2) popular.

Landmarks

Landmarks are whether they are universal ones – Meguro station, Daikaniama tower, Shibuya crossing, etc. or personal ones – where we have bumped into each other last week, John’s house, etc.

Maps

Maps are the universal navigation tool, however it has some serious usability issues. Where I am? What’s the direction ? Where is North on the map ? Where is North anyway ? etc.

Instinct

Well, according to some studies and empirical experiences, you are better off if you are a man. Although, you are better off if you are a woman in case you get lost