Re: It seemed a silly idea to me, until...
Found myself in a similar situation the other day. Part of London I wasn't familiar with, and a destination around six miles away - fancied a stroll and had a couple of hours to spare.
I simply put on my headphones, put on an audio book and set Google maps navigation going. It seamlessly faded out and paused my book when it needed to give me instructions - then resumed the book immediately afterwards. Meant I didn't have to look down at anything or look like a Glasshole. Phone never left my pocket so reduced potential for being mugged too.
YMMV but I felt it was good enough.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
