Maps Off The Beaten Path

Tried of traipsing around the usual tourist attractions?
A Green Map of a distant city, or even a nearby neighbourhood, can show you the links between cultural sites and the natural environment.

Compiled by local residents using software provided by the Green Map System, the maps highlight everything from bicycle paths to bird watching platforms in cities from Jakarta to New York.

The slick Singapore map reveals just how many green, open spaces the city-state has. Even the less professionally produced maps are a great insight into what resident find important.

Most of the maps can be downloaded at http://greenmap.org
click on "store". Individual maps cost $5, including shipping. Some maps can also be found at tourist information kiosks.