Technology is inspiring the modern Columbus. Here’s how…

Some years ago, Gennie Freen – a Dutch entrepreneur – had discovered, to his frustration, that it was practically impossible to search for travel options by budget and date rather than destination. He waited to see if any major players would fix this, but when this didn’t happen, he decided to do it himself. And GeniusFlight.com was born.

There’s no denying: technology is fundamentally transforming the travel industry and the way we travel. Accessing travel information and booking flights or hotels is now only a few clicks away. There’s no need to head to your local travel agent for prices and suggestions (not to mention agency fees), when you can now compare thousands of destinations and accommodation possibilities from the comfort of, well, anywhere.

Besides the convenience factor, technology, or, specifically, the web, has managed to amass an ocean of inspiration from worldwide travel bloggers – professionals or amateurs. By sharing their sightseeing adventures online, and with the aid of social media, they have contributed to an extensive database of travel recommendations, tips, guides, and insights.