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  1. MetalBryan

    13k miles/year in North America to have reliable 70 degree weather.

    I didn't post this in "destinations" because it isn't limited to the US and didn't post in van-dwelling because not all of us have vehicles. I posted it here because I hate being too hot or cold when I sleep. Source data: Brian B's Climate Blog...
  2. Mrcharwe

    City Vacant and distressed property maps

    I saw another thread about signing up for a site to look for vacant properties and realized people must not know that a lot of major cities track vacant and distressed properties and publish the data for free on their sites. Before we start, I would like to make it clear that you use this very...
  3. Jerrell

    Wildfire Smoke and Location Maps

    Not sure where to put this. Since I feel smoke affecting my health, I put it this thread. I want to share a couple online maps I use to navigate and/or know what to expect down the road in regards to wildfires. This one I use for smoke: https://hwp-viz.gsd.esrl.noaa.gov/smoke/# This one is...
  4. Matt Derrick

    News & Blogs Map of all Texas rest areas

    This is not my content, it is taken from: All 514 Texas Rest Areas on a single map I created this map of Texas rest areas... [(https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1_4tylKsMXQMtjJPBzw9TdyRjC815FAgr&usp=sharing)']Sign in - Google Accounts -...
  5. ali

    Map: neo-vagrancy by-laws across Canada

    This topic came up on the Discord chat and it occurred to me it would be worth linking here. Last year some Canadian universities put together a team to research how COVID and the police are impacting the homeless population. One of their research projects was to make a map showing various...
  6. WyldLyfe

    Google Maps, Remote Islands/Places & Lol.

    Dunno If some of you sometimes or in the past have gone onto Google maps, looked at all the remote Islands and places on the world, a lot which have no humans on them an thought it a be cool to travel, explore or set up communities there. Sometimes there'll be like some houses or something on...
  7. Matt Derrick

    News & Blogs Find Your Way Without the Internet: 7 of the Best Offline Maps Apps

    Find Your Way Without the Internet: 7 of the Best Offline Maps Apps by Dave DeanMay 23, 20192 Comments Whether you’re getting off the grid, don’t have a local SIM card yet, or just prefer not to be connected all the time, you’ll undoubtedly find yourself traveling without the Internet at some...
  8. D

    Offline maps in a samsung galaxy tab?

    Hello, I just bought a samsung tablet. It has a built in GPS that works offline. Now I wonder if I can download maps to use offline for biketouring and what programs or apps are good for this? Thanks /Noa
  9. superphoenix

    Photos Map thread: what routes have you done?

    Here's a map of the tours I've done throughout the Northeast in the past 6 years. Draw your maps showing your bike travels if you'd like!
  10. TheWindAndRain

    Map of everywhere I hitchhiked until 2014

  11. Hillbilly Castro

    Interactive Map of Gun Laws in US + Some info on AZ permits

    https://www.theguardian.com/world/interactive/2013/jan/15/gun-laws-united-states I am considering getting an Arizona concealed carry permit this year, a permit which is recognized by some 37 states, and 3 of the non-recognizing states are open carry states. That is all but ten states in which I...
  12. Matt Derrick

    Festival Mapper Website

    I just came across this website, and I thought it might be useful to some folks. It's an interactive map of festivals around the world that can be filtered by music genre. It didn't have a TON of stuff in the heavy metal category, but I figured some of you might find it useful. You can submit...
  13. Matt Derrick

    News & Blogs Here are the safest (and most dangerous) places to explore around the world

    by theplaidzebra.com November 20, 2016 Every traveller and nomad likes to think they’re an expert on safety when it comes to travel. They know that South-East Asia isn’t as dangerous as people make it out to be. They know that Europe isn’t really like the movie Taken, unless you share a taxi...
  14. Selsharesthan

    Maps for free and cheap camping.

    I don't know where else to put these, so have fun. Hope you guys get some use out of them. https://goo.gl/maps/7EwaMqBHSVM2 https://goo.gl/maps/Rxj1aKjaYqy Sent from my KYOCERA-C6745 using the Squat the Planet mobile app!
  15. Cosmic Rob

    Contribute to Google maps "Local guides" and get cool stuff.

    So, it's not as cool as Pokemon Go *could* have been, but Google has this thing called Local guides. https://www.google.com/local/guides/benefits/index.html All you do is make an account and start dropping reviews about all the places you've been like pancakes- pictures, stories, good stuff...
  16. QueerCoyote

    New York State Recreation Maps

    Recently had given to me a bunch of those nice expensive maps for parks in New York. By request I will take pictures of them and send them to anyone that needs them (they're large and there's a lot here, so I'm not uploading them all at once.) Please message me the map you need if you're...
  17. Koala

    PIne Point - the town erased from the map (interactive documentary)

    I came across this pretty rad interactive online documentary I think some of y'all would enjoy. Its really well done, a mix of video, photo, interviews, and music. Also learned it's made by some of the people who make Adbusters which is one of my favorite magazines...
  18. A

    A Map of the Lands of Human Sexuality

    Thought a few of you might get a kick out of this :) lost the site, but have a clear shot of the map. A Map of the Lands of Human Sexuality By Franklin U/Veaux
  19. et sanctus

    Need a map recommendation

    Hey StP... I am about to leave the comfort of my house in Denmark and start a journey throu europe. Before i do so i want to acquire a decent map. I was hoping that someone could recommend me one. I should be lightweight, and show both highways and railroads.. Gas stations would be nice as i...
  20. Brother X

    News & Blogs Ask Google Maps 'Are We There Yet' Several Times And It Will Tell You This

    Note: As a kid I loved nothing better than sitting in the backseat and watching the scenery roll by and am quite certain I never asked: "Are we there yet?" but I know other kids who did it constantly. Still, this is funny. Every child who had ever had the nightmare of going through a long...
  21. generique

    I made a map of the most photographed places in the world

    The Map. Not sure if I posted this in the right place-- there was no 'everywhere' subforum for destinations. If you have must see's of your own, post 'em and I'll add them to the map.
  22. Agni Riniari

    Squat The Planet "Map"

    I had an idea last night as I looked at my atlas, "It would be awesome if there was a map that had locations of Co-ops from the states and cities listed, or other useful location information for travelers." I have one for train travel, and just a regular Continental US atlas, but I would really...
  23. Kate Westcoast

    Photos google maps caught me laying in my undies

    sigolsheim, france
  24. Bl3wbyyou

    New maps (high detail direct scans off a atlas) Enjoy! JPEG Format

    Well i lost all my maps on my phone due to my sd card screwing itself.So i decided i would find some better maps and low and behold i found some awesome ones.Most of these maps are extremely detailed and are direct scans off one of the best atlas's you can get for the $$. Now you don't have to...
  25. Bl3wbyyou

    free US highway maps

    Just spent the last few hrs converting these maps from gif to jpeg.I did it to throw on my mp3 player so i can use the maps on the fly.And being jpeg most devices use this format today.So i figured this would be helpful for anyone who doesn't wanna lug around a map book.Figured id share these...
  26. Meek1

    Off the Map (Book)

    I recently recieved my order from Crimethinc and started reading this novel right away. Off the map tells an amazing story of two women hitchhiking, train hopping and squatting throughout Europe and is definitely worth the read:)
  27. MrD

    feature on google maps

    Seems to be in the early stages, but is still cool It gives alright information on long trips too I typed in Los Angeles-Chicago and got route directions, So it could be useful in planing a long tour
  28. UrbanNokizaru

    Montreal Dumpster Map

    Here's a map I found not long after moving here, it's pretty limited as you can find a lot that isn't on it, but it has helpful tips about each dumpster. Also it's in French, if you need help with it get to me and I'll translate some of it for you guys. Also if anyone is near St Laurent and...
  29. stove

    Truck stop map

    So I found this looking around for good hitching resources... http://www.allstays.com/c/truck-stops-locations-map.htm I'm not sure if it's complete, and it doesn't look like it includes independent truck stops, but it's got the major companies listed. I've not had good luck hitching outta...
  30. bryanpaul

    google maps "street view"

    WHAT THE FUCK...THAT SHIT IS NUTS...IF YOU DONT KNOW WHAT IM TALKIN ABOUT GO TO GOOGLE MAPS TO LIKE AN INTERSECTION IN A CITY AND CLICK ON STREET VIEW..IT MIGHT NOT BE AVAILABLE WHERE YOUR LOOKIN.... BUT FOR PHILLY ANYWAY IT DID.....YOU CAN STRAIGHT UP GO TO A INTERSECTION IN WEST PHILLY AND...
  31. M

    looks like fun - biking the US (maps)

    http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes/maps.cfm this looks like it'd be great for some adventures. anyone done it? i'd have to get a lot more fit to do this... or just do it and get more fit in the process, but that seems painful.
  32. I

    Google Maps Project

    Before you read anymore, look at what I have ... so far after just a few minutes of work. I added just a few spots for testing. http://www.iamdeadnow.info/map/ I used to use Google Maps to plot places that I went to that I always forgot about. Now I want to make a Google Map on my website for...