How to Plan Your Trip with Google My Maps | 3 Tips to Plan Your Travel Itinerary

Who genuinely can say they love doing research for their trip? I know I do 90% of the time and the other 10% is when I’m getting overwhelmed by the amount of information I’m collecting. However, recently I discovered an easier way to plan an itinerary.
That discovery was ... Google My Maps. It’s a game changer! 🙌🏼 Ever since I began planning my trips with it, I haven’t looked back. It’s so helpful in making decisions on where to stay and which activities to do because it’s all visually displayed on the map. 🗺 Once I go on the trip, I can easily make decisions and guide myself to different locations because all of my research is stored neatly in one place! 🤗
In my video, I show you how you can create your travel itinerary using Google My Maps.
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00:00 → Introduction
00:59 → 4 Easy Steps to Set Up Your Map
05:52 → 1. You can add details to your pins to be organized
06:52 → 2. You can strategically decide where to stay and what to do
08:48 → 3. You are able to plan out your days
12:37 → Bonus: You can see your custom map on the Google Maps app
13:15 → Conclusion
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[@BlondeInTheAir]

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for watching this video. 😃It's been a pleasure answering your questions and receiving your compliments. See below for frequently asked questions. ✨F A Q ✨ Q1. Can you use the maps offline? A1. You can download a map of the city/country you are visiting and view/get directions offline. Step 1 - Search for the city or country. Step 2 - Look at the buttons at the top and tap on "Download". Step 3 - Zoom in/out to choose the area of the map you want to download. Step 4 - Tap on "Download". Step 5 - Once you get to your destination, use Google Maps normally. (Only driving directions will be shown. Transit and walking directions will not be shown.) However if you want to specifically see the "Google My Map" you created when you are on airplane mode/offline, right now Google tells us "Couldn't open your list of maps." Q2: How do you get step by step directions on iPhone Google Maps? A2: When viewing the map you created on Google My Maps, it is like an itinerary. There isn't a feature in the "Google My Maps" function to allow for directions on mobile. It is something you would need to search for on the regular Google Maps search function. Q3: I cant seem to find the app of my google maps. Did they stop the app? I found it only as a website. A3: Google My Maps does not have a separate app from Google Maps, it is an embedded feature. Please see 12:37 to 13:15 to learn how to access it. Q4: How do you create a Google My Maps on your iPhone and not only on desktop? A4: Right now it doesn’t look like Google lets us create a “Google My Maps” on our phone. We are just able to view the map we created on desktop, on our phone. Q5: Can you set departure times? A5: I tested it out on the computer and yeah, I'm also not seeing departure times. But if you go to the Google Maps app, tap on "Saved" button, then tap on "Maps", tap the custom map you created, tap on the pin you want to go to, tap "Directions", and you will be able to put in departure times. Q6: Is there a way to re-sort the layers? A6: If you mean by "re-sort", you are referring to moving the order of the categories to move "Hotel" below "Restaurants" (for example), hover your mouse over the name of the category. Your cursor should turn into a hand. Then click (the cursor should turn into 4 arrows), and drag up or down. Q7: I can't seem to add the same location more times in the same layer. Do you know how? In my itinerary we need to visit the same place more than once during the day and I use the layer as a program. A7: If you go to the little buttons underneath the search bar - hover over the little pin 📌 icon and it says "Add marker" and then click on the same spot you are going to be visiting. Q8: Is it possible to add new places/pins to layers on a mobile phone when already traveling and on the go? A8: At this time it doesn’t appear so, I wish we could! However, the alternative would be to click on the location and then click on “Save” and choose a list. There’s existing lists like “Favorite” but you can create a new one. This list won’t merge with the Google My Maps you created and doesn’t allow you to write comments or any extra things, just allows you to save.

[@Oxford322]

You truly helped me SO MUCH ! Headed to London July & was about to spend 150$ to basically get a Google my map ! Lol ! Decided to try my premium KZbin to learn myself ( I am 61 yrs old -so not tech savvy ) “ how to use google maps “ Thank you from a old lady traveling alone!!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Amazing!!! I’m so happy to hear that you were able to plan your trip. 😊 hope you enjoyed London!! For anyone reading the comments - is there a cool/unique place you would recommend us going in London?

[@kathykaz3027]

I wanted something like this for so long; I can't believe it was there the whole time. Really appreciate the tutorial!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you so much Kathy!!! Happy to hear how helpful this is for you! 😊

[@s.4870]

My favorite part about this video is that I live in DC and it made it so much easier to visualize lol

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Woo hoo!!!! Love that, happy to hear! 😊

[@austingretz4328]

@@BlondeInTheAir😅😅😊😊 ❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@BlondeInTheAir]

@@austingretz4328 Hi Austin!! ❤😄

[@NDW1955]

Excellent video. Love the clear instructions, graphics, editing. Great job!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you so much Neva!! 😊 So happy to hear that my video has helped you!!

[@destinyxo_]

Such a great tutorial! I also loved the tips you gave at the end! :)

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear that! 😊

[@sammychem5920]

This was super useful. Thank you for keeping it concise and clear

[@BlondeInTheAir]

You’re welcome Sammy!! 😊

[@alonsohdzf]

Let's gooooo! I will use this for my 3-week solo trip to Germany! Thank you so much for sharing this valuable knowledge 😁!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Amazing!!!! I am so happy to hear that. I hope you enjoyed your trip 😊

[@rurounix86]

Thank you for this video. It's been amazingly helpful. Keep up the good work!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

That’s so sweet Ying, thank you! 😊 Happy to hear that.

[@calmatisenior4095]

This was extremely helpful, to this day, 3 years later we do not see people showing the best ways to plan that are actually valuable so thank you.

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Awwwww thank you so much!!! This means a lot to me 😊 😊 😊 Are there any other tutorials/guides you wish were better or existed?

[@dinayaffe1280]

Exactly what I needed for my Vienna solo trip! Thanks!! (:

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Wonderful!! Happy to hear that Dina!! 😊🙌🏼

[@vancityakash]

Whoa! Fab attagirl ❤

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Aww thank you Akash! 😃❤

[@BlackThor15]

I've been searching for a tutorial to help me understand the use of this tool until I found the perfect one!! Well done, this is awesome and thank you for sharing it!! 👍👍

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Yayyyy!!! I’m so happy to hear that my video helped you! 😊 Also, thank you for your compliments!

[@Zeno-vo6yo]

Thank you for giving this very helpful infomation, I'm going to try my own travel itinerary!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

You’re welcome! This makes me very happy to hear! 😊

[@byoungha]

This video was very helpful. Will be on a solo trip in Europe next week and can't wait to use this app throughout the trip!! thank you :)

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Happy to hear! 😊 & Woohoo!! That’s amazing. Where in Europe did you go?

[@sking3225]

This is so cool! Thank you! I've been building my map and you've shown me so much more of what can be done!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

I am so happy to hear! Thank you! 😊

[@iraqboyed]

this is something new to me, a lover of travel I didn't know this existed. Thank you

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Amazing! I am happy to hear that! 😊

[@elenasandalova4150]

thank you a lot , it was absolutly helpful... I was so clueless and lost at fist. After watching your video it helped me to get more organised. Thank you

[@BlondeInTheAir]

This is wonderful to hear Elena, thank you!!! 😊 What trip are you planning on going on?

[@alicewu5492]

this video is SUPER HELPFUL! Thank you!!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you Alice! 😊 Happy to hear that!!!!

[@alynesoares4852]

Perfect video! Thanks for sharing it! Life changing for me! 😍

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Hi Alyne! Amazing, thank you for telling me! 😊🥰

[@lecrish2]

Excellent, I didn't know that there is a good and free tool for planning trips. Thanks for Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Hi Christopher, Happy to help! 😊

[@hedin_st]

This is what I always want to have on Google Maps, but didn't know about that. Thanks a lot!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

I am happy to hear that!! You're welcome Roman! 😊

[@jeremiahwilliams5747]

I used to use mapQuest My Maps, but since they've been on the Fritz like forever, I am glad to see this video.

[@BlondeInTheAir]

I am happy that my video helped you Jeremiah! 😊

[@christyb0220]

Awesome video! I learned so much. I wish I knew about Google my maps years ago. Very helpful. Thank you.

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you so much Christy!!! 😊

[@greenvillebeautyroom39]

Honestly. Life changing 🤯 Thank you

[@BlondeInTheAir]

You’re welcome!!!!!! 🥳😇

[@danacharice]

This video was so helpful. Thank you!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Wonderful!! You’re welcome Dana! 😊

[@linda_and_tony]

Thank you this was very informative in planning my vacation

[@BlondeInTheAir]

This is great to hear Linda!!! 😊Where are you traveling to?

[@SathishKumar-lq6mi]

So useful to my trip! Thanks!!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you for letting me know!! 😊 Happy to hear that.

[@MindBlower18]

Quite helpful & pretty understandable presented even for non native speakers! Thx from Munich 😉

[@BlondeInTheAir]

This is so nice to hear - thank you so much for letting me know!!! 😊

[@cortneycynefin8009]

SO SO helpful!!! thank you!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

This is wonderful to hear! Thank you for letting me know Cortney! 😊 Where are you planning to visit?

[@_mattsongz]

Omg this literally helps out so much! I have crazy high ADD brain so this make my mental mapping come to life! Thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@BlondeInTheAir]

This is amazing to hear Logan! I'm so happy that my video helped you! 🤗 Is there any destination you're thinking of traveling to soon?

[@oeddin3928]

This video helped me a lot, thanks for the information!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

You're welcome! 😊

[@lihanliong7381]

This is helpful for me. Thanks a lot.

[@BlondeInTheAir]

I am happy to hear that! You're welcome Lihan 😊

[@streamlinemoderne]

This was helpful and I learned about some new tools. Several years ago I spent hours creating a custom map for a trip with all the places we wanted to go but I keep having to toggle back and forth to the "live" Google Map and then back again to my custom "Google My Maps" to see where we had to go. My custom map just wouldn't show our live location (the all-important blue dot) This was confusing and ate time. What was I doing wrong? I did just change the setting in Google Maps to "Location > Always" on my iPhone. I just want this map to work better than my last one! Thanks for any tips you can provide.

[@green_beats]

I tried to plan something with this app and it just doesn't work. You cannot hide any of the layers in the app itself. You can only do it on your desktop. So If I tried to plany 10 days trip, with directions to multiple locations it would just all look terrible on the map, unusable. Furthermore it doesn't seem to be showing you the actual directions as a live map. It looks like it was abbandoned by google devs and just left as is.

[@maggiek9365]

This was so helpful thank you!!!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

You’re welcome Maggie!! 😊

[@lokgeetsangeet21]

Seen many itinerary related videos but indeed this one was unique! Thumb Up:)

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you so much!!! 😊

[@DanneoYT]

Which other one would you recommend?

[@paulakelley4845]

Fantastic presentation! Thank you very much.

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Happy to hear that! Thank you Paula! 😊

[@talyra8649]

Super helpfull thanks! 🙌🏼

[@BlondeInTheAir]

I love to hear that!! 😊 Thank you!! 🙌🏼 Where are you thinking of traveling to?

[@sanpudjianto]

Thank you for your amazing presentation. Before I'd seen this video, I used to map my ittinerary by paper and looking the places of my interest one by one in google maps. Will try to do this instead.

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Awww you're welcome!!! I'm so happy my video helped you 😊 I agree - the visualization of all the places you're interested in one spot makes it easier to make quicker decisions

[@denchuesh3928]

Didn't even know that there are such funcs in the Google Maps. Good luck! красава

[@BlondeInTheAir]

I’m happy to hear you learned something new! 😊 & thank you!!

[@normaterrazas8983]

Thanks so much 😊

[@BlondeInTheAir]

You’re welcome!! 😊

[@oksanaleblanc4268]

Your video is very useful thanks !!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Amazing, I’m happy to hear that!!! Thank you for letting me know! 😊

[@sanchalu]

Perfect Tutorial. Thanks!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you Santiago! 😊 Happy to hear.

[@Midnightkitche1712]

Great tutorial! Thanks so much !

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you Lucy!! And you’re welcome!! 😊 happy to help

[@nikoladostalova4163]

Thank you so much for this tutorial :))

[@BlondeInTheAir]

I’m so happy to hear that Nikola! 😊 Where are you thinking of visiting next?

[@Followthepinas]

I had no idea! Thanks for the info.

[@BlondeInTheAir]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@kabirgupta1020]

Post more videos, you gonna get big. Very informative. Thanks a lot

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you so much Kabir! 😊 I am happy to hear my video helped you.

[@jinkyarrabisblog1115]

thanks for sharing, very informative. enjoy

[@BlondeInTheAir]

You’re welcome Jinky! I’m happy you found it informative. 😊

[@msxtraordinaire]

Very helpful...thank you!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you! 😊

[@user-dl2eo5yu5t]

SUPER helpful! Question: how did you create your Day 1, Day2 lists? Can I drag pins I put on the map or do I have to create another layer?

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Hi PennySue, The Day 1, Day 2 lists are layers that were renamed to be "Day 1". If you click on that layer, you can choose which pin you want to add to that layer. You'll see a button that says "+ Add to the map". Check out 02:56 😊 If you put a pin in the wrong layer, you can click and drag it to the correct layer. If you have any other questions, please let me know.

[@cammypieper652]

thanks so much! very informative!!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

You’re welcome Cammy! 😊

[@dtrxyz314]

Thank you very much!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

You’re welcome! 😊 I’m happy my video helped you! Where are you looking to travel to?

[@TatianaVallin-fr1ol]

Sorry for missing this. How did you make “day 1” , etc or was that simply a layer. Thank you! Loved your video. Subscribed!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Hi Tatiana!! Thank you so much! 😊 Welcome to the Affordable Luxury Community 🥂To answer your question, yes it is a layer I created and renamed "Day 1".

[@momonatu4998]

Thank you!!! This is very useful! :)

[@BlondeInTheAir]

You’re welcome!!! Happy to help! 😊

[@olyagubareva4313]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Happy to hear that! You're welcome Olya! 😊

[@chasethesunriseportugal]

Awesome tool! Thanks so much.

[@BlondeInTheAir]

You're welcome!! 😊

[@YuliyaPart]

finaly someone showed how to find route distance in this maps , tnx

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Happy to help!! 😊

[@SotirisKD]

Very helpful! Thank you.👍

[@BlondeInTheAir]

You’re welcome !! 😊

[@juanitaybarra9955]

Great help. Thanks.

[@BlondeInTheAir]

You're welcome Juanita! 😊

[@tracyannesette6812]

Hello! Your video is amazing. This is exactly what I needed for my travels. I usually create a very detailed Excel Spreadsheet. I have one question... if I want to island hop in Greece; can I use this Google My Map to have it show me easiest ways to hop from island to the next? Thank you

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Hi TracyAnne! This is great to hear, thank you so much for letting me know that my video has helped you! 😊 & To answer your question, I wish Google My Maps can do that. The only directions feature shows driving routes - not even walking routes. Island hopping would mean boat or plane routes, which Google My Maps doesn't show. If you Google "Greek island hopping blog posts" or search up "island hopping in Greece" on KZbin, you will see advice from travel bloggers/KZbinrs. I wish I made a video to point you to, but I haven't personally done this yet.

[@keithparker2206]

@@BlondeInTheAir Unfortunately, as the programme originated your side of the pond where public transport is virtually non-existent, the programmers seem to have decided that EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE does trips by car. As a septuagenarian planning an interrail trip in Europe, you can image my frustration at only being able to map one rail trip at a time and only in Google maps directions (even then it did not give me the most economic routes or opportunity to show ferries)!

[@RenierRivas]

This was super bad ass, thank you

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you so much Robert!!!! 🤗 so happy you feel that way

[@alialsadah5813]

So underrated !

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Haha, right! 😊

[@AsianGargamel]

Genius, thanks for sharing😍!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you!!! Happy to share! 😊

[@shondacheesecake]

Game changer for real! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Yayyy!!!!!! 😁 I’m happy you feel that way too Shonda! What trip are you planning for next?

[@shondacheesecake]

@@BlondeInTheAir just got back from San Antonio and this video made my planning so much smoother!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Music to my ears!! This is so sweet of you to give me a follow up Shonda! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 What was the coolest thing you did in San Antonio? I haven’t been yet

[@shondacheesecake]

@@BlondeInTheAir That's the least I could do! 😁 The Caverns were my favorite for sure! Soo beautiful. Must see 10/10 👌🏽

[@JimChagares]

I've been making My Maps for years to plot waypoints. No one ever explains to me how to make My Maps actually navigate on your phone the route you have created. Thank you for the video.

[@mtvesguerra]

Is this something you can do with your phone to begin with? Or do I have to start with my computer / laptop?

[@--Heisenberg--]

i have the same problem, all tho i'm able to plan the route but navigation doesn't work. the navigation button is available both on mobile and computer but it doesn't do anything. my maps is almost useless if you can't switch to navigation.

[@green_beats]

The app looks like it was abbandoned by google devs. It doesnt work at all in the way that you would need it to. You can't change the visibility of the layers in the app, you need to do it on your computer. And it doesn't show the live directions/route as you would with the actual google maps. Its useless in my opinion.

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Hi Jim! When viewing the map you created on Google My Maps, it is like an itinerary. There isn't a feature in the "Google My Maps" function to allow for directions on mobile. It is something you would need to search for on the regular Google Maps search function.

[@MiguelLSilva-ef5is]

I’ve been using it for years. Great tool for planning, calculating distances, etc. Such a pity all the planning work is no good for navigation!!! If it was, it would really be the perfect tool for traveling.

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you Miguel! 😃 It definitely is amazing for planning trips. I am thinking of making a video of how to use a feature in the Google Maps phone app that would address the concern you have!

[@MiguelLSilva-ef5is]

@@BlondeInTheAir Keep me posted!!!

[@onlymusicmate]

thank u 🙏

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Happy to help you Sangeet!! 😊

[@rijomathew.wishup]

Quite Informative. Will definitely be using this going forward!! #whoKnew

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Yay, so happy to hear!! Thank you Rijo! 😊

[@CaMT888]

From the legend list on our day 1 map can we click on legend item to take us to the map?. Also how do I add my activities list to the day section. I can’t drag and drop. Thanks!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you for watching my video! Here are the answers to your questions: Q1 - When you click on an item in the legend, it will take you to where that item is located on the map. Not sure if that answers your question. Can you please rephrase your question if this doesn't help? Q2 - Not sure why your drag/drop doesn't work, it works for me. Click on the item and start dragging, you will see 4 arrows (that go up, down, left, right). If you do see the 4 arrows, that's good. Just bring the item over to the "day section".

[@Jesusneedssomeweed]

Thanks really needed this 😇. By any chance is there a phone app for this too ? 😊

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Yayyy!!! That’s what I love to hear! 😊 & There’s no specific “Google My Maps” app but you can access it through the regular “Google Maps” app. In the last portion of my video I show you how to get there.

[@christianachris9197]

Hi, do you know how to add directions in a layer you create ?

[@francohouston2495]

This was helpful i used to have 4 apps to do this

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Wow!!! That’s amazing that you were able to consolidate.

[@ZarmiMusic]

very helpful video you rock!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

You’re welcome Zarmi!! & thank you!! 😊

[@nigelcoleman9939]

Thanks for the tips and advice, can you use the maps offline?

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Hi Nigel! You're welcome 😊 You can download a map of the city/country you are visiting and view/get directions offline. Step 1 - Search for the city or country. Step 2 - Look at the buttons at the top and tap on "Download". Step 3 - Zoom in/out to choose the area of the map you want to download. Step 4 - Tap on "Download". Step 5 - Once you get to your destination, use Google Maps normally. (Only driving directions will be shown. Transit and walking directions will not be shown.) However if you want to specifically see the "Google My Map" you created when you are on airplane mode/offline, right now Google tells us "Couldn't open your list of maps."

[@grnexpo7115]

Thank you. I can't seem to add the same location more times in the same layer. Do you know how? In my itinerary we need to visit the same place more than once during the day and I use the layer as a programme.

[@BlondeInTheAir]

I'm happy you asked - that is a great scenario to explore. 😊 If you go to the little buttons underneath the search bar - hover over the little pin 📌 icon and it says "Add marker" and then click on the same spot you are going to be visiting.

[@Terrence736]

Good job! How do you get step by step directions on iPhone Google Maps?

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you Terrence! When viewing the map you created on Google My Maps, it is like an itinerary. There isn't a feature in the "Google My Maps" function to allow for directions on mobile. It is something you would need to search for on the regular Google Maps search function.

[@jujum.8726]

great video! I cant seem to find the app of my google maps,,,,, did they stop the app? I found it only as a website

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you!!! 😊 Google My Maps is not a separate app from Google Maps, it is an embedded feature. Please see 12:38 to 13:15.

[@Truthhurts808]

Hello from under the rock 😂! Well done!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Hahahahah 😂, nice to meet you! & Thank you so much!! 🤗

[@skamarfire]

I love your accent!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Aw thank you Eduardo!! I always thought to myself that I didn't have any particular accent but I guess I do - its one of a kind 😊

[@ronchan8843]

Very helpful 👍😀

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you for letting me know!! 😊 Happy to hear that.

[@Oxford322]

One quick question- can I do all this on my iPad Pro ? One other video said you can only edit & create my google maps on a desktop ? I no longer have a desktop just my iPad

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Potentially if you view the page as a desktop page (instead of a mobile page) on your iPad it could work!

[@waiiki]

Great video! Any more content coming out any time soon?

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you! 😊 I have several videos in my backlog - things to do/see/eat videos and a video in my apt. Been going through a lot of changes this year - got married, new job and moved (again)! Looking to get back into making videos when work slows down soon.

[@Faiige]

Is it possible to add new places/pins to layers on a mobile phone when already travelling and on the go?

[@BlondeInTheAir]

At this time it doesn’t appear so, I wish we could! However, the alternative would be to click on the location and then click on “Save” and choose a list. There’s existing lists like “Favorite” but you can create a new one. This list won’t merge with the Google My Maps you created and doesn’t allow you to write comments or any extra things, just allows you to save.

[@dfinma]

12:45 How do you start navigating with a saved map? When I select a saved map on my iPhone is just shows the map but there's no way to start navigating. Or, how do I navigate point-to-point? I looks like I can pick any point I put in my map but it will only navigate to the point I pick, not point-to-point.

[@joegoraj3887]

Is there an answer for this? I have not found a way to do this either. A single point works...point-to-point does not work.

[@gaila.8830]

Thank you for the video 😊 Does it work offline as well? Not all the time will you have a sim card at your destination or wifi access Thanks 👍

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Hi Gail! You can download a map of the city/country you are visiting and view/get directions offline. Step 1 - Search for the city or country. Step 2 - Look at the buttons at the top and tap on "Download". Step 3 - Zoom in/out to choose the area of the map you want to download. Step 4 - Tap on "Download". Step 5 - Once you get to your destination, use Google Maps normally. (Only driving directions will be shown. Transit and walking directions will not be shown.) However if you want to specifically see the "Google My Map" you created when you are on airplane mode/offline, right now Google tells us "Couldn't open your list of maps." Hope this helps!

[@gaila.8830]

@@BlondeInTheAir thank you 😊

[@dev.nasir.k]

Hello, can you make a tutorial on how to create a travel map on Toursian? I saw people creating travel maps with it.

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you for sharing this video idea! 😊 I haven’t used the website before so I would need to do some research/test trials to see if it is something I’d want to make a video about.

[@carpediemwithLesli]

Would be great for navigational trips. Like Scho & Jo do it on their channel.

[@BlondeInTheAir]

I agree Lesli!

[@manologitech]

Excellent video.

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you so much!!! 😊

[@diannelane3192]

I've created a map on my laptop with all the details for my upcoming European trip. It took a while but with your instructions it was quite simple. Thank you for the clear instructions! However, I won't have my laptop with me on the trip, so how do I get this onto my phone to follow while travelling?

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Wow that is wonderful you are going to Europe Dianne! What country(ies) are you visiting? & I'm so happy to hear my video helped you. 🤗 & To answer your question, to access your custom map: (1) go to the Google Maps app, (2) tap on "Saved" button, (3) tap on "Maps" button, (4), tap on your custom Europe map, and (5) tap on the pin you want to go to, and tap "Directions".

[@diannelane3192]

@@BlondeInTheAir Hi, thank you for your reply. I will be spending 3 weeks touring around Italy! So excited! I opened Good Maps on my iPhone, tapped on the Saved button, tapped on Maps button. But there was no custom Europe map, probably because it was done on my laptop, as mentioned in my previous message. My beautiful detailed map is useless on my laptop. :(

[@BlondeInTheAir]

​@@diannelane3192 WOW! 3 weeks is sooo nice. Is it for a special occasion? & Oh no! Check to see which Gmail account you made the map with and then check to see which Gmail account is associated with your Google Maps app. It's possible that (a) it's another Gmail or (b) no Gmail account is signed in. Please let me know what ended up being the case! :)

[@matteomascheroni8831]

I really hope your trip to Italy was amazing :D I am also preparing my trip and I also won’t have my laptop with me. Is there any possibility to add to My Maps new places/pin from your phone or you can only do that from laptop? Thanks ;)

[@kamkarter8821]

Amazing

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you Kam! 😊

[@chochomeow1525]

how can i add another Day layer, and having same location in both restaurant and day? Do i add Day as another layer?

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Each layer is a blank slate. You can rename the layer to be whatever you choose!

[@jeantsou4924]

Does it have feature to provide directions from the list you created in order?

[@BlondeInTheAir]

The directions aren’t provided automatically. You need to select your starting location and ending location. Please see 10:57 to 12:38 of the video! Thanks!

[@mariomario..]

Once your map is completed can you access it on your phone using the google maps app or do you need to open up a browser?

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Hi Mario, you can access you map on your Google Maps app. Please see timestamp (12:37).

[@ga20904]

Thank you, is there a way to re-sort the layers

[@BlondeInTheAir]

My pleasure! & If you mean by "re-sort", you are referring to moving the order of the categories to move "Hotel" below "Restaurants" (for example), hover your mouse over the name of the category. Your cursor should turn into a hand. Then click (the cursor should turn into 4 arrows), and drag up or down. Hope this helps! If you meant something else, please restate your question. 😊

[@ga20904]

@@BlondeInTheAir WOW it worked, thank you

[@dralibeshara]

Big like 👍🏼

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Thank you Ali! 😊

[@thecamarogarage]

Im SO CONFUSED: I'm been trying for HOURS to do what I would think should be a simple task. CREATE A ROAD TRIP FOR GOOGLE MAPS WITH CUSTOM DIRECTIONS. This google maps either CHANGES the directions to the QUICKEST route, or the actual CHANGES (me dragging the route MY WAY and not what google wants) does NOT save in the imported URL. I then discovered GOOGLE MY MAPS so I created a custom SPECIFIC directions but now I can't figure out how to create a link so when someone clicks it, it loads THAT SPECIFIC ROAD MAP to their google maps app. Basically I am in charge of creating a custom car cruise map of travelling through out a city. I want to be able to send everyone who will be driving a link so when they click it, it loads my SPECIFIC directions so google map will AUDIO direct everyone if they were to get stuck as a light, or lost... But why is this such a hard thing to do??????

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Hello! Can you please rephrase your question so I can better help you?

[@f.d.6667]

Very, very basic things (like creating a map from saved places) are still simply impossible in Google Maps. Maybe that's why people created software like "Mappler"... there ARE workarounds (like exporting your places via Google Takeout FIRST and then RE-IMPORTING them after converting them (???) through an external website ... yes, seriously, Google maps can't even import its own files!). *My guess is that these inexplicable shortcomings are by design as they are a known problem for almost a decade now...*

[@RichardNievesNY]

I used Google My Maps for Japan, and it is awesome. But is there a way to have My Maps info downloaded so when I travel and there is no wifi I have access to it? What is your recommendation. Great video btw

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Hi Richard! You can download a map of the city/country you are visiting and view/get directions offline. Step 1 - Search for the city or country. Step 2 - Look at the buttons at the top and tap on "Download". Step 3 - Zoom in/out to choose the area of the map you want to download. Step 4 - Tap on "Download". Step 5 - Once you get to your destination, use Google Maps normally. (Only driving directions will be shown. Transit and walking directions will not be shown.) However if you want to specifically see the "Google My Map" you created when you are on airplane mode/offline, right now Google tells us "Couldn't open your list of maps." Hope this helps 😊

[@tito7320]

Hi, after doing all that stuff, how can i navigate the map done on my maps on google maps on smartphone?

[@BlondeInTheAir]

When you say "navigate", are you referring to getting directions? On the Google Maps app, tap on "Saved" button, then tap on "Maps", tap the map you want, tap on the pin you want to go to, and tap "Directions". Please let me know if this answers your question! 😊 the end of my video I have a little tutorial of how it looks on mobile, not sure if you saw it or not. If not, deff check it out!

[@pankracy9775]

Okej smart lady, how to use the route I made earlier? Ok, I see it on smartphone but how to start? Thanks!

[@BlondeInTheAir]

Hi Thomas! When viewing the map you created on Google My Maps, it is like an itinerary. There isn't a feature in the "Google My Maps" function to allow for directions on mobile. It is something you would need to search for on the regular Google Maps search function.

[@abhishekjadhav8319]

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[@BlondeInTheAir]

LOL!!!!