Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The black-and-white maps in this topic are concise and simple, designed to help you locate
recommended places and get to local TIs, where you can pick up more in-depth maps of
towns or regions (usually free). Better maps are sold at newsstands and bookstores. Before
you buy a map, look at it to be sure it has the level of detail you want.
For navigation—whether by car or on foot—I rely heavily on electronic maps on my
smartphone or tablet. The Google Maps or Apple Maps apps work just like back home. But
because they work with the Internet, you'll either have to download the maps and route in-
structions you need while on Wi-Fi, or incur data roaming charges. Before I head out each
morning, I make a point to use my hotel's Wi-Fi hotspot to download all of the maps I'll
need for that day. (Once you're underway, if you need to update your route, check traffic
