Finding Your Way: Motorcycle GPS, Smartphone APPS & Paper Maps

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What's your preference? A motorcycle GPS or smartphone APP? Perhaps you're someone who still likes traditional paper maps. We've talked to Cesar Palacios from Garmin, Guido van Eijsden, APP developer of Scenic and Sam Manicom, world moto traveler, adventurer and author, and got some great information to help you make an informed decision.


Motorcycle GPS:

Cesar Palacios, Media Relations Associate from Garmin International.
Website: http://www.garmin.com/

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Smartphone APPS:

Guido van Eijsden, developer of motorcycle navigation app, SCENIC.
Website: www.motomappers.com
http://www.motomappers.com/blog/iphone-motorcycle-gps-8-things-to-consider/
http://www.motomappers.com/blog/best-motorcycle-apps-gps-navigation-ride-tracking/ 
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1089668246 (App store URL)


Paper Maps:

Sam ManicomAuthor of motorcycle adventure books: Into Africa, Under Asian Skies, Distant Suns & Tortillas to Totems - www.sam-manicom.com

Image: Sam Manicom

Image: Sam Manicom


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