Map Guides, Travel Tips & Reviews

Switzerland is a country best understood with a map open in front of you. From scenic railway journeys and Alpine walks to city stays and cross-border touring, I share the maps I would choose—alongside wall maps and historical National Geographic editions to enjoy at home.

Find the best maps for Norway, from Michelin and Hallwag road maps to Oslo city mapping, waterproof fjord and Arctic sheets, hiking maps, Svalbard, wall maps and historical editions. Learn which map suits your route, activity and display.

Find the best maps for Shanghai, from the 1:16,000 ITMB city plan and current Metro map to Yangtze Delta regional maps, China wall maps and historical editions. Learn which map suits central walking, airports, rail trips, wall display and historical comparison.

Find the best map for a Beijing holiday, Great Wall day trip, China itinerary, classroom, office or historical display. This expert Mapworld guide compares the Beijing ITMB and Borch maps, current official city and subway sources, regional China maps, wall maps and dated Peking and China editions.

Find the best maps for Rome, from a laminated Borch city plan and current official Metro maps to Lazio road maps, Italian wall maps and historical editions. Learn which scale and format suits city walking, airports, day trips, national travel, wall display and historical interpretation.

Singapore needs more than one kind of map. This expert Mapworld guide compares the best physical city map, current MRT and airport maps, authoritative address tools, park-connector maps, regional travel maps for Malaysia and Indonesia, Southeast Asia wall maps and historical editions.

Frankfurt is a walkable city, a major airport, a Rhine–Main transport hub and a gateway to Germany and Europe. This guide compares the best physical and official maps for the city, public transport, airport, day trips, road and rail travel, wall display and historical context.

Find the best map for a Tokyo holiday, Kanto day trip, Japan rail journey, classroom wall or historical display. This expert Mapworld guide compares ITMB, Borch, Michelin, official transport maps and National Geographic editions.

Find the best map for a Dubai holiday, UAE road trip, Gulf cruise, business wall or historical display. This expert Mapworld guide compares Dubai and Abu Dhabi ITMB maps, official transport tools, regional wall maps and vintage National Geographic editions.

Find the best map for a Los Angeles holiday, Southern California road trip, business wall or historical display. This expert Mapworld guide compares Borch, National Geographic, Marco Polo, Hallwag, IGN, Michelin and vintage California maps.

Find the best map for a London holiday, business territory, Britain road trip or wall. This expert Mapworld guide compares Borch, Collins, A–Z, postcode, National Geographic and historical London maps.

Compare the best maps for Paris, including detailed Michelin street mapping, visitor maps, laminated city plans, Île-de-France road coverage, modern wall maps and historical Paris reproductions. This expert Mapworld guide explains which map suits each trip, research project and display space.

Learn how to start orienteering in Australia and choose the right SILVA equipment. This Mapworld guide compares beginner, school, bush, competition and thumb compasses; explains orienteering maps, magnetic north, route-choice skills and Southern Hemisphere balancing; and shows how to build a school or club course with SILVA flags, punches and control cards.

Compare the best maps for Chile, including waterproof country maps, Santiago and Rapa Nui sheets, Chile–Argentina road maps, Patagonia and Torres del Paine mapping, modern wall maps and historical National Geographic editions. This expert Mapworld guide explains which map suits each region, journey and display space.

Compare the best maps for Hawaii, including waterproof island maps, detailed Honolulu mapping, Big Island and Maui references, modern wall maps and historical National Geographic editions. This expert Mapworld guide explains which map suits each island, journey and display space.

Compare the best maps of Adelaide for streets, regional touring, wall planning, business territories, postcodes, topography and historical display.

Compare the best Brisbane wall, street, postcode, topographic and historical maps. Find the right scale, coverage and finish for travel, work, field use, research or display.

Compare Melbourne’s best street, touring, wall, business, topographic and historical maps. Find the right scale, coverage and finish for travel, work, field use, education or display.

Sydney needs more than one kind of map. Compare the best folded street and touring maps, wall maps, business maps, 1:25,000 topographic sheets, AUSTopo regional mapping and historical reproductions for travel, work, bushwalking, teaching, research and display.

Perth and Fremantle require more than one kind of map. This guide compares the best street, wall, postcode, topographic and historical maps for residents, visitors, businesses, schools, field teams and local-history researchers.

The best school flag depends on its purpose. This practical guide compares outdoor materials and sizes, indoor three-flag sets, international flags, bunting and handwavers, with Australian protocol, care and procurement guidance.

South Africa requires more than one scale of mapping. Compare the best national road maps, waterproof touring maps, Cape Town and Garden Route maps, overlanding maps, southern Africa atlases and wall maps—and learn what each can and cannot replace.

Germany’s dense road and rail networks, major cities, border regions and changing historical geography cannot be understood through one map alone. This guide compares the best national, regional, city, rail, wall and vintage maps for Germany.

Scotland’s mountains, sea lochs, islands and ferry networks mean one map cannot do everything. This guide compares the best road, adventure, city, walking, wall and heritage maps for planning a Scottish journey.