Rabu, 23 April 2008

StreetDirectory.com Alternatives

I guess Singapore's StreetDirectory.com's slogan, "You will be lost without it", is true after all. After its map as well as travel guide being shut down, following court sentence on copyright infringement over map generated by government agency - Singapore Land Authority, many people living in Singapore finds problem in getting the alternatives.

Actually, I found several websites offering similar services but they have less features compare to Street Directory:
1. Google Map
You might notice that Google map is not localized to Singapore as the default location is US. If you want to search a location in the country, you need to append the keyword location with ", Singapore" as shown below:


2. Can.com.sg
If you want to go by postal code or more detail search query, you may visit can.com.sg. This website also provides information such as nearby ATM/bank locations, Shopping centers and many public service facilities.
Even though the website also offers point to point public transportation guide, I prefer to use Transitlink's Bus Journey Planner as it provides more accurate bus stop location as well as bus service number.
Happy travelling in Singapore!