Apps and sites

Apps and sites

Urban survival #

Points of Interest #

Trails and routes #

Maps and route planning #

  • OpenStreetMap - free map tiles, usable in one way or another with most mapping/navigation software
  • waze2gpx - export Waze trip history from to GPX, GeoJSON and KML formats
  • Google My Maps - create maps with waypoints and routes, supports import of GPX and KML files
  • Google Earth - one of the best KML editors available, but no street maps, only satellite imagery
  • Maps to GPX - export routes planned in Google Maps to GPX file
  • Garmin BaseCamp - waypoint and route editor, uses proprietary database but supports import and export of GPX, KML files
  • GPXSee - lightweight viewer of GPX, GeoJSON and KML files, for Windows and Mac, uses OpenStreetMap tiles
  • GPS Visualizer - format converters and tools for GPX and KML files
  • gpx.studio - online GPX file editor

Turn-by-turn navigation #

  • Apple Maps - best pedestrian navigation for urban environments
  • Google Maps - best maps for most casual users
  • Kurviger - customizable routing tailored for motorcyclists
  • OsmAnd - mobile OpenStreetMap app with GPX file support
  • Waze - excellent car and motorcycle navigation app for phones

Campsite apps #

  • iOverlander - lots of wild camping spots reviewed, has feature filters, app works offline, near useless without paid subscription, which is absurdly expensive
  • park4night - lots of wild camping spots reviewed, has feature filters, app works offline, near useless without paid subscription, but price is reasonable
  • searchforsites - works offline, has feature filters, provides data in KML/CSV/OV2 format, mobile app requires subscription, but price is reasonable
  • Truckfly - database of truck stops, free, has feature filters

Festivals, hobby meetups #

Accommodation #

eSIM providers #

International transportation #