|
Maps are essential even though I have a GPS. If my
GPS stops working I'm buggered.
Good maps are widely available in developed countries. It is harder to
find accurate maps in others.
For example my Peru map had roads that didn't exist and my Malagasy map
had tarred roads that existed thirty years ago but are impassable by vehicle
today.
| Region |
Publisher |
Scale |
Comment |
| Africa |
| Map Studio |
Southern Africa. |
1:1,500,000 |
|
| Africa |
1:3,500,000 |
|
| Both have excellent city centre maps which are invaluable. |
Michelin
Map &
ISBN No. |
No 953
North and West
2061003087 |
1:4,000,000 |
|
No 955
Central South and Madagascar
2061002927 |
1:4,000,000 |
|
No 954
North and East
2061002846
|
1:4,000,000 |
- |
| The best for road conditions. |
| Madagascar |
GeoCentre |
1:2,000,000 |
Best of those available. |
| Mediterranean |
Trailblazer |
N/a |
Possible ferry routes and dates the ferries run. |
| South America |
| I can't remember. |
|
|
If you see a good one buy it irrespective of the price. |
| World Wide |
| Rough Guides |
|
Varies e.g.
1:950,000 |
Plastic coated and useful if expensive. |
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