Map Guides, Travel Tips & Reviews

Learn to see the landscape in a topographic map. This practical Australian guide explains scale, contours, landforms, grid references and north references, with worked examples and advice on choosing the right sheet.

A flag carries more than colour. Christopher O’Keeffe explores the meaning behind respectful flag care, from the first raising at dawn to the dignified retirement of a flag that has served its time.

The best Australian map depends on what you need it to do. Christopher O’Keeffe explains how to choose wall maps, road atlases, topographic sheets, 4WD maps and business maps, with practical advice on scale, coverage, editions, finishes and custom printing, drawn from 25 years in map retailing and printing.

One map helps you find the countries; the other reveals the landscape beneath them. Christopher O’Keeffe compares our political and physical Equal Earth maps, explains Africa- and Pacific-centred layouts, and shows how to choose a map—or a matching pair—for your home, classroom or office.

Why does Greenland look so large on some world maps, and what does Equal Earth actually fix? Christopher O’Keeffe compares five major projections, explains their trade-offs and explores the maps, mathematics and history behind the headlines.

Which Equal Earth map belongs in your school? Christopher O’Keeffe compares Mapworld’s four versions—Pacific-centred, Africa-centred, Americas-centred and south-up—and explains which to choose for everyday geography, global history, area comparison and perspective lessons. Includes size and finish advice, activities and links to complementary classroom maps.

The UN’s endorsement of Equal Earth opens a bigger conversation about world maps. Our detailed guide explains the projections, explores what they mean for Australia and schools, and helps you choose between four Equal Earth wall maps, with classroom activities, Gall–Peters comparisons and practical buying advice.

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.