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Matador Travel Newsletter: This Popular Island Introduced a GPS That Won't Tell You Where You're Going

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This Popular Island Introduced a GPS That Won't Tell You Where You're Going

Hi there,

Planning a trip, especially in the age of social media, can be exhausting. You want to hit all the best spots, maybe find some local favorites too, and suddenly you need a vacation from your vacation.

Luckily, an island group tucked between Iceland and Norway just launched a high-tech travel experience that does the planning for you. Visitors can rent a pre-programmed, self-navigating (but not self-driving) car that follows one of 30 secret itineraries.

It’s a road trip that requires zero mental energy. You just show up and go. Here’s everything you need to know.

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