Maps & Mapping
Despite the increased availability of sat-navs and GPS maps are still an invaluable tool for planning trips. We love pouring over them when planning, but even we sometimes struggle to make sense of them so here we’ve put together some help.
If you'd like more information or want to buy yourself a map, we use Michelin.
Why Maps?
Why maps will soon be coming back into fashion...
The GPS has become a cornerstone of navigation, a tool used by everyone from us
on our expeditions, to housewives picking up the weekly shop. But now it seems the
sat-nav is set to become obsolete.
Map Legends
Have you ever wondered what the symbols meant on a map?
Well big earth has gathered some of the more common symbols to explain
exactly what they mean.
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Communication and Navigation
Whether you’re taking a mobile phone to simply communicate with friends back home,
or to actually plan and even film your adventure, we’ve put together all the advice and suggestions you need.
Check out our awesome section dedicated to how your mobile phone can help you in all aspects on the road
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