Originally Posted by
Jamoldo
I'm not a fan of maps in a lot of cities unless I have a set itin - I like wandering around and getting lost - particularly in hutongs...or in Rome, for example.
I love maps, in part because they provide a strong defense against getting taken for rides by taxis (all over the world). When going to a new city, I usually print out the best map I can find on google (to study on the plane) and then replace it with a free tourist map (which, even the least significant locales seem to have) upon arrival.