You've decided which cities/countries/sites you want to see on your trip. Now it is time to map them out to provide a visual reference and a rough understanding of the time differential between them (either in local time or in travel time).
I like to Google Maps to create my travel itinerary map. I find the application looks good and provides accurate travel distances and times (for walking or driving). It sometimes even provides a great Public Transportation option for some regions (see Berner Oberland region of Switzerland).
To use Google Maps for mapping out your trip, enter your starting point (after arriving via air), make sure to check either Hybrid or Satellite on the view options or you will be presented with a fairly plain map (some may prefer this). Then click the Get Directions option on the left, this opens the Directions page on the side of the map. Enter your starting location and then add your next location. For each subsequent location you need to add after the second, click the Add Destination option, then enter the name in the newly opened text box. When you are finished, select your transportation method (walking, cycling, automobile, or public transportation), then click the Get Directions button.
Grab a screen capture and save using your preferred image manipulation tool (Paint, PowerPoint, Paint Shop Pro, etc.). You are now ready to start showing off your travel plans to your friends, family, or any random people you meet.
-- Post From My iPad
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