Navigating with Paper Maps
Before every phone had GPS, road trips meant carefully unfolding a paper map or flipping through an atlas. You’d trace out highways, circle towns of interest, and highlight scenic routes all by hand. Getting lost occasionally led you to stumble upon charming small towns or diners you’d never have found otherwise. Travel felt a bit more adventurous, since you couldn’t instantly reroute yourself with a tap on a screen. While apps today save time and sanity, the spontaneity and hands-on planning of paper maps can make a journey feel much more personal.