Hey, train lovers! Did you know that Switzerland built a 2-kilometer-long train? 🚂🇨🇭 Yes, to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Switzerland’s first railway, the country’s rail industry came together to run the world’s longest-ever passenger train — …
Le Havre: Summertime
Al norte de Francia en el Departamento Seine-Maritime y bañada por las aguas del Canal de la Mancha, Le Havre, es una ciudad muy interesante, ya que tiene mucha historia a cuestas, y muy apetecible …
Los letreros de Santiago de Compostela
[ENGLISH BELOW] Muy fan de los carteles de tiendas y restaurants de Santiago de Compostela 🙌🏼🤍🐅🐙🪞🍻✨ Hace poco estuvimos minimappeando esta ciudad y los letreros, rótulos, carteles del centro de la ciudad me llamaron muchísimo …
Verano en Madrid: Jardín Bonsai Luis Vallejo
Pocos saben de la existencia de un Museo de Bonsais en Madrid, pero resulta que el Jardín Bonsai Luis Vallejo en Alcobendas no es solo una muestra sino que se trata de una de las …
L’Albufera: playas, arroz, atardeceres y biodiversidad
[English below] Si alguna vez habéis visitado València y habéis pedido una recomendación sobre dónde comer una buena paella -o un buen arroz con cosas-, seguramente algún buen amigo os habrá recomendado visitar El Palmar. …
La Quinta del Duque del Arco, un ‘must’ en El Pardo
. Un lindo paseo de 30 minutos si planeáis visitar El Pardo, justo antes de llegar al centro. Esta quinta es un ejemplo de las casas que los aristócratas de los siglos XVII y XVIII …
Valletta: Discovering Architecture
Valletta, is a small capital with a great heritage. You can stroll around and easily discover its elegant buildings. And while you are taking a look around you will notice some things that are peculiar …
ILLUSTRATOR: EVA NACCARI
I’m Eva, a graphic designer and illustrator. I studied illustration at the Academy of Fine Arts of Macerata (Italy) and currently I’m working in a printing house and also as freelancer, I help people to …
Brihuega: Campos de lavanda / Lavender fields & more
No mucha gente sabe que apenas a hora y media de Madrid hay un pequeño pueblo que se enorgullece -y cómo no- de albergar la mayor extensión de aromáticas de España. · Not many people …
À table with the Niçois: Nice
Behind the blingy glam of the French Riviera, Nice hides a true local soul. The 5th largest city in France offers an unparalleled quality of life and a dynamic culinary scene. Ditch your travel guides, …
EDITOR: ADRIEN GIACCHERO
Originally from Nice, I’ve lived in Paris, Melbourne, Milan and New York before moving to London five years ago. After starting my career in the tourism sector, I’ve decided to focus on my passion for …
Librerías de mi vida: Madrid
New releases, second-hand books to be recycled and re-read, rare and unique books, illustrated books, Latin American books, French books, poetry books, book related stuff, these nice bookshops have everything… and for different circumstances, right now, these are the bookshops of my life (Part I).
Filomena, en fotos
Filomena, la borrasca que generó la nevada más grande en por lo menos 50 años en Madrid, en dos días de fotografías: sábado y domingo. Como dice la canción: yesterday was dramatic, today is okay. …
Let it snow! Una visita a la Sierra de Madrid
. Por alguna extraña razón en todo este tiempo nunca había subido a Navacerrada. Creo que en mi mente un sitio a 1200 m de altitud, en la ladera sur de la sierra de Guadarrama …
Hey Xàbia, I’ve just met you…
Cala Granadella, can it be more beautiful? Short answer: nope. . …and this is crazy, but here’s my number, so call me maybe? Yes, that’s the feeling that you get after spending just a couple …
ILLUSTRATOR: NATALIA ZLATEVA
. I am a freelance illustrator and designer based in Germany. I am passionate about traveling and food. When I am not working on client and personal projects, I like to cook new delicious recipes …
Basel for foodies
Basel has a huge variety of restaurants, cafés and bars with delicious international food in fancy locations. This map show some of my favourite places there.
Bali: Seminyak Sparkling Beach
Are you coming to Bali? You simply cannot miss Seminyak! Seminyak is a very popular location in Bali. Its lovely white sandy beach is just north of Kuta and Legian, and the surrounding area is …
ILLUSTRATOR: DEVINA INDRIAN
. Hello, I’m Devina. I’m a visual designer based in Jakarta, Indonesia. My busy life (and my work) makes traveling difficult for me… but that doesn’t stop me! I usually navigate maps to visit places …
HOW TO MAKE A MINIMAP
Creating a minimap is easy and fun. We share with you seven simple steps for you to follow and illustrate your first minimap! (:
Unwind in Budapest
. Budapest is a laid back city full of thermal baths, great food spots and casual bars. Take your time, relax and unwind. Edited and illustrated by Kimberly Carpenter. . Free to download, ready to …
MANZANARES EL REAL Y LA PEDRIZA
At the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama, on the shore of the Santillana reservoir and surrounded by the Regional Park of the Upper Basin of the Manzanares River (part of the Biosphere Reserve), lies …
ILLUSTRATOR: KIMBERLY CARPENTER
. Kimberly is a freelance illustrator and designer based in the UK. Her work is quirky, playful and often joyfully brightly coloured. When she isn’t working on client work or personal projects you can usually …
New Year’s Traditions From Around the World
… Around the world there are many quite picturesque traditions to celebrate the new year … although some traditions look strange or completely peculiar, the underlying desire is the same: conjuring good fortune, having prosperity, …
Eco-Friendly: Leigh on Sea
Leigh on Sea is a lovely little town in Essex England known for friendly people, innovative and creative retail and coastal walks. Here’s what our editor Karen Rose recommends to do for an eco-friendly couple of days. …
ILLUSTRATOR: EMILY HEARN
I am an illustrator and dog lover based in Hertfordshire, UK. Design has always been my passion and I am hoping to make it into my full time career when I graduate at the end …
EDITOR: KAREN ROSE KINGSBURY
. A Content Marketing Exec for a U.K. travel brand and founder of eco-friendly travel blog Transform Me Travel, Karen is passionate about three things; writing, travel and living more sustainably. Karen has been fortunate …
LOS JARDINES DE ARANJUEZ, UN OASIS PARA QUEDARSE A VIVIR
Aranjuez es una pequeña ciudad, muy pintoresca y muy verde, situada a orillas del río Tajo en el sur de Madrid (se llega rapidísimo en tren). Es famosa por el lindísimo concierto de Aranjuez del …
ILLUSTRATOR: ISABELLE SKOOG
. I am an artist who works primarily in marker and ink. Based in Minneapolis, my interests in travel, cultures, and history reflect my work. Check out my work through my Instagram or website! …
Beautiful Estates: Napa Valley
Napa Valley is a relaxing, community-focused and pleasure-seeking place where tourists and locals alike can find things to enjoy. Our map highlights the most beautiful estates and the must-see wine stops found in this beautiful …