Mapquest your favorite city and you can figure out how to get around, as long as you’re near a computer with an Internet connection. But what happens when you hit the streets and all you have is your memory or a few notes scribbled on a piece of paper? Maybe you stumble upon a gas station where you can Google your destination at the pump and print out directions. Then again, maybe you end up wandering into a rough part of town and taking an extended vacation.

So what should you do? I recommend a Destination City Map. Here are a few benefits you get when you buy one:

• It’s waterproof and lightweight, so you can carry it anywhere in a...View More

Flipping through historical maps of the United States is sort of like going through your family scrapbook - over time, you see yourself grow and evolve in every snapshot. If you like surfing online, the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at UT-Austin has plenty of historical US maps to peruse. Fans of animation might like Ed Stephan’s Boundaries of the United States and the Several States, an animated GIF that shows how colony and state boundaries have changed since 1650. But if you’re an educator, you want an easy-to-view historical map that lets you teach at your own pace.

Try our comprehensive US History Map Set. It includes 19 full color maps covering...View More

Ever considered a National Geographic globe as a status symbol? Sure, a yacht, a Ferrari and an endless supply of Cuban cigars show that you've made it in life. But few people know that a Brent globe can go just as far in showing everyone your appreciation for the finer things.

Think about it: if you own a nice globe, you must be worldly, right? And you can't deny the aesthetic appeal of a walnut toned base, elegant wood floor stand and a gold-colored meridian to frame and rotate your globe. As a bonus, you get an international time dial and Certificate of Authenticity. So pick up a National Geopraphic Brent Globe today to remind all your visitors that it's your w...View More