By the way, just to let you know, all of my three sisters are just like me, they can't seem to find their way too. And I have observed that my two other kids likewise have the same problem (my third rarely goes out alone. So, I believe this kind of problem could be hereditary.
I have read an article about a local singer comedian (Noel Trinidad?) who has a similar problem.
I have been very conscious of my surroundings everytime I go out but I still manage to get lost almost everytime.
I worked as a field service engineer for more almost 20 years and has to travel almost everyday around Metro Manila (and Philippines) and this has done little to improve my sense of direction.
Luckily, we now have mobile phones which comes in handy when I get lost.