Maps, navigation, GIS, exploring!

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  Ivan Nieves

  

  Insightful Map Reveals Different Etiquette Practices Around the World

  My Modern Met - Regina Sienra

  No matter how much research you do before a trip, some culture shock is inescapable. That's why it's always good to be on top of the situation and be aware of any different etiquette rules that apply to the place you're visiting. While good behavior is considered universal, Remitly has compiled a …

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  Ivan Nieves

  

  A Brief History of Maps and Their Role in Urban Development

  archdaily.com - Kaley Overstreet

  Cartography, or map making, has played a critical role in representing spatial concepts for thousands of years. While the earliest forms of maps …

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  Ivan Nieves

  

  40 Unusual And Fascinating Maps That Might Change Your Perspective On The World (New Pics)

  boredpanda.com - Liucija Adomaite, Gabija Saveiskyte

  With so much information being thrown at us on a daily basis, it’s easy to lose focus and drift into apathy. Who cares about so many things at once, …

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  Ivan Nieves

  

  19 Legitimately Fascinating United States Maps

  BuzzFeed - Mike Spohr

  From sea to shining sea...are a whole lot of surprises.

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  Ivan Nieves

  

  Which Indigenous lands are you on? This map will show you

  NPR - Rachel Treisman

  President Biden became the first president to officially recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day in 2021, and did so again this year. It falls on the same day as Columbus Day, which was established by Italian American groups to celebrate their heritage and to acknowledge the mistreatment of the immigrant …

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  Ivan Nieves

  

  Man creates mapping tool to help locals find Boston’s best dive bars

  boston25news.com - Heather Hegedus

  If you’re looking for a place “where everyone knows your name”, a new mapping tool could help you find it. A lot of swanky bars and restaurants with …