{"id":28688,"date":"2018-03-29T12:13:45","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T10:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/?page_id=28688"},"modified":"2024-07-10T13:19:57","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T12:19:57","slug":"creating-maps-for-tourist-guides","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/creating-maps-for-tourist-guides\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating Maps for Tourist Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"953\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/touristmap.png\" alt=\"tourist guide maps\" class=\"wp-image-28689\" style=\"width:648px;height:486px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Maremonto<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a metropolis like New York or the rugged countryside of the remote Highlands of Scotland: travelling to far flung places will always hold an allure for people. To make sure people find their way around these places, publishers produce a staggering amount of tourist guides. And what tourist guide would be complete without comprehensive maps to illustrate routes, points of interest and the like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide we will show you how to create the perfect tourist guide maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#e5017e\"><strong>Start mapping now, no sign-up needed<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to see on a tourist guide map<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Points of interest, or short POIs, are places usually indicated by a marker on a map. In tourism, POIs are vital, as they show tourists where sights, gastronomy or lodgings can be found.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/bodensee-karte.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70212\" style=\"width:483px;height:335px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/bodensee-karte.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/bodensee-karte-480x333.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 765px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As with any map that should help people find their way around, the base cartography used should at least include the road-network and place-names, allowing people to see at a glance how to get there. Topography, that is hill-shading and the like, is only of minor importance in that regard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, in order to quickly denote what kind of POI it is, signifying its role with the right icon is vital. In order to do this, make sure you use symbols which are commonly recognizable, like an airplane for airports, a burger for a place to eat, or for those more interested in liquid nourishment, a wine-bottle with a glass for places to drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/FreeWebImage-8.png\" alt=\"tourist guide map\" class=\"wp-image-28695\" style=\"width:614px;height:433px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiking routes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many tourist destinations are used by visitors to go out and enjoy nature. For readers to be able to find the best routes for hikes or walks, it is advisable to map out routes. As opposed to the above described maps for POIs, in these kinds of maps the inclusion of topography is most important, so visitors will see at a quick glance, whether they\u2019ll be walking up-hill or along a plane that won\u2019t test their fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taking advantage of Printmaps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the many other features Printmaps offers, we also have a built-in geocoder that allows you to batch-upload and convert your addresses to their respective coordinates. It really is as easy as copying and then pasting data from a spreadsheet or a database column. Just click this Button in the editor: <img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"58\" height=\"51\" src=\"https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/poibutton.png\" alt=\"\">and you\u2019ll have a familiar sight right in front of you. All you need to do is paste your content into the respective fields, and Printmaps will do the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/printable-map-batch-geocode-addresses-excel-2-1024x517.gif\" alt=\"Batch geocode addresses for printable maps\" class=\"wp-image-37475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/printable-map-batch-geocode-addresses-excel-2-1024x517.gif 1024w, https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/printable-map-batch-geocode-addresses-excel-2-980x495.gif 980w, https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/printable-map-batch-geocode-addresses-excel-2-480x242.gif 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once our geocoding engine has converted the addresses to their respective coordinates, you can go ahead and change the type of marker, the colour, icon or their size. All POIs will be saved in a separate layer, so once you\u2019ve downloaded your map in Photoshop format, you can open it up and fine-tune the positioning of your POIs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But wait, there\u2019s more<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the ability to position as many POIs as you desire, Printmaps provides a variety of tools to streamline your experience. For instance, if you wish to draw attention to a specific country or municipal area, you can utilize the Printmaps shapes tool. Simply click this button <img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"57\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shapesButton.png\" alt=\"\"> and search for what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"993\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shapetool.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61153\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/FreeWebImage-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28655\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Using shapes will not only help guide the viewer\u2019s focus to the area you want to show off, but will also remove areas you don\u2019t want to be visible on your map, whatever your reasons may be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bodensee-karte.jpg\" alt=\"tourist guide map\" class=\"wp-image-27849\" style=\"width:579px;height:385px\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating routes with a few clicks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding maps with hiking routes is a walk in the park as well. Our route editor not only lets you draw your routes free-hand, it also utilizes a wizard that magnetically snaps to existing roads, allowing you to literally create routes within seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that\u2019s not all. If you have ever recorded your routes with a GPS-enabled device, you can upload these files \u2013 usually in GPX-format \u2013 to the editor and they will then be displayed on your map. Another great thing about it: You can upload as many routes as you want \u2013 and can fit on your map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">It is what you make of it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crafting printable maps for publications involves more than just having the right geo-tools; it’s about leveraging your own designs and ideas. With Printmaps, you have complete flexibility, whether it’s choosing the type of cartography or selecting the features to include in your map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the customization doesn’t stop there. Once you’ve created and downloaded your map, the possibilities are endless. Want to enhance points of interest with additional details? Add your own logos, graphics, or text? Our maps are delivered in a layered PSD format, allowing you to modify every aspect, right down to individual points of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not give our editor a try and discover how you can effortlessly transform your ideas into the perfect map tailored for publication?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Try Printmaps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Our map-editor lets you create printable maps worldwide in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printmaps.net\/\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#e5017e\"><strong>Create your first map now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s a metropolis like New York or the rugged countryside of the remote Highlands of Scotland: travelling to far flung places will always hold an allure for people. 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