Discover & Explore

• Browse thousands of places and events worldwide, each with its own dedicated page
• Discover lesser-known and historically significant places around the world — "Hidden Corners" that are under-celebrated but worth exploring
• Filter places by one of 24 categories — from Ancient Rome and Dark Tourism to Urban History and Vineyards
• Search for places and events by keyword, country, or continent to find something specific or browse broadly
• Tap on the map to see if there are any Hidden Corners within a 5km radius of that point
• Tap the 'Hidden corners near me' button to see places within a 5km radius of your current location
• Type or speak input when adding comments, field notes, or photos where you see this symbol:
• Zoom in on the map to reveal individual place markers from grouped clusters

Place Information

• Check travel advisories for any country directly from a place page
• Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites with descriptions covering their cultural and natural significance
• Follow modern trails and ancient Roman road networks animated across the map
• Tap a map marker to read a description of the place, including other interesting spots nearby

Community & Contributions

• Comments and field notes you submit help make camelMaps more useful for everyone
• Submit a Field Note with practical details like opening hours, access tips, safety information, or corrections
• Submit and read your own and other comments and experiences about any place or event
• Suggest a new Hidden Corner to add to the map — even without an internet connection

Navigation & Planning

• Get a notification on your phone when a Hidden Corner is within 5km of where you are
• Plan a driving route and find Hidden Corners that lie along the way
• Track your movement on the map using your device's GPS

Base Camp Buttons

• 🐅 Start Track — Fire up your GPS and map every step of your journey. Proximity alerts ping whenever you're within 200 metres of a Hidden Corner!
• 🦘 My Tracks — Save your adventures, review past routes, build multi-day trips, and download your tracks as GPX files.
• 🦅 Route Planner — Plot your next road trip and uncover hidden gems along your route before you even hit the gas.
• 🦒 My Places — Create your free account to track your personal discoveries and build your ultimate adventure bucket list.
• 🦜 Suggest a Place — Become an insider! Share your favourite secret spots and help expand our global map.
• 🦮 Scout — Tap anywhere on the map, choose a category, and set a radius to scan the area for hidden corners.
🐺 Search — Seek out specific adventures by typing in keywords or exploring by country.
• 🐘 Offline Maps — Download a map area to your device so your map keeps working even when the signal doesn't.
• 🦉 Search Nearby — Tap anywhere on the map to instantly display Hidden Corners in that area.
• 🐪 Hidden Corners Near Me — Find hidden gems right in your backyard — choose your radius and let the discoveries roll in.
• 🦎 Hidden Corners — Dive into our full database and discover incredible secret spots waiting to be explored.
• 🐐 Find Place — Search for any place, address, or coordinates and instantly load Hidden Corners nearby.
• 🛰️ Stay Connected — Regional emergency contacts and connectivity tips for when you're deep in the wild.
• 🌵 Welcome — Meet the map, pick your language, and find out what fuels our passion for exploration.
• 🛡 Privacy & Legal — The official stuff on how we protect your data and keep your adventures safe.
• 👤 Account — Sign up or log in to unlock saved tracks, personal map, and cross-device sync.