The New York Times – Travel:
Gemini is a digital Swiss Army knife for planning flights, activities and routes, but it isn’t perfect. Why did it forget to put underwear on the packing list?
Category: Maps
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Useful Local Travel Apps to Download Before You Go Abroad
The New York Times – Travel:
Ride-hailing, dining and navigation apps you rely on at home may not be the best options in many countries. Here are local alternatives to download before you go.
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4 Apps That Make Traveling With Disabilities Easier
The New York Times – Travel:
Three apps and one website help travelers with a variety of disabilities identify potential obstacles, get audio descriptions in 185 languages and book custom trips.
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Driving Somewhere for the Holidays? Here’s How to Make Your Road Trip Safe.
The New York Times – Travel:
Be sure you have the right equipment and apps for weather and traffic, and don’t forget to check those tires. Here are more tips for hitting the highway.
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Overlooked No More: Karen Wynn Fonstad, Who Mapped Tolkien’s Middle-earth
The New York Times – Film:
She was a novice cartographer who landed a dream assignment: to create an atlas of the setting of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.”
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Maps Offer Design Elements for Interiors and Furniture
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In the digital age, old-fashioned maps were expected to die out. But just look around the room.
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Map Collectors Revel in the Skill and Artistry of Makers
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Oculi Mundi, a new online collection, shares the artistry of early creators.
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Nonexistent Google Map Trail Prompts Hikers’ Rescues in Canada
The New York Times – Travel:
A Canadian search-and-rescue group said it had conducted two missions recently after hikers “may have sought to follow” a nonexistent trail on Google Maps.