How to Plan Your Trip With Google MY MAPS ⎜Google Maps Tutorial

Do you like to use Google Maps? Did you know that you can customize and make your own Google Maps?
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"My Maps" from Google allows you to customize a map to look exactly how you want it. This is my favorite travel planning tool and in today's video, I am going to show you how to use it.

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Contents of this video:

00:00 - Intro
00:36 - What is My Maps
01:41 - How to Open Google My Maps
03:11 - Title Map
03:47 - Adding Layers
05:14 - Adding Map Points and Customizing
08:23 - Change Map View
08:56 - Ruler Tool
10:01 - Adding Directions
11:21 - Finding Accommodations
12:51 - Turn Off Layers
13:16 - Adding Links
14:18 - Adding Descriptions
15:17 - Adding Photos
16:51 - How to Use on mobile device
19:27 - Sharing Maps

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[thetravelcoaches]

Let me know if I should do a Part 2??

[skybluepink]

Wow- I struggled plannning things with Google Maps - was unaware of Google My Maps. Would love a part 2.

[AlmightyHeretic]

Definitely need a part 2! I really like the day layers you used. I think we'll be using this for our upcoming trip now.

[Dad-nptm]

If you could make a secondary tutorial to explain how to give a running, point to point, non-stop journey using google maps, that would be great!!

[mjmlcmaolcom]

This was by far the best tutorial on using Google My Maps--including the perspectives of why you would want to use this feature, how to create the map, how to use the map on your phone, and how to share the map. Thank you!

[davidlegge]

Very well done. I use My Maps extensively when planning long RV trips. Rather than using layers for each day I use them for categories of things. I have one for National Park units, another for places to camp/stay, another for hikes to do, etc. Also, there is a limit of 10 layers and that includes the driving direction layers. That can be limiting. I’ll look forward to part 2.

[Smucko]

Wow, I’ve watched countless videos on how to create a map and access it on my phone and could never figure it out, until now! Omg, you explained it so simple even I could do it. Thank you.🙏 I’m still working on figuring out how to view it on my phone where it’s easy to follow at my destination and doesn’t appear cluttered with so many other icons that I don’t want or need.

[samcisney]

Awesome video! I was unaware of this powerful tool and plan to use it for an upcoming trip. Thanks for sharing your knowledge in an easy to follow and understandable format. Looking forward to Google My Maps Part 2 🤞

[KevinCleary-hrqp]

This was my go to tutorial when planning my trip to Italy. EXCELLENT job!

[tangogirlviola]

I have been using it for my son’s climbing trips. When we go to a new city, I mark hotels, make notes to remember the amenities at each hotel and make all restaurants. I love the directions and measurements functionality. This has been a game changer!

[fullbrigades]

Thank you! I tried it before and gave up as I found it impossible to figure out how to use! Now able to create itineraries with ease!

[elizabethharding]

I use everything Google and never knew about this feature/tool. This is amazing! I would always have to use something else (another app, a list, etc.) but this is awesome that it will directly integrate with Google Maps once set up. Would love a part 2 to this! Thanks for the info!!

[lindaoulton]

Super comprehensive guide. Really appreciate you taking time to show us. I am going to be using this to plan my trip now .
Anything else you can show us would be great.... would love another video showing in more depth how to use this planned maps once you're on you're trip. Can you plan an actual route and see it as a line??

[jasmarr]

Wow!! This is life changing for me. I had no idea I could do all these with Google Maps. Thank you so much for this video!

[lisaannphillips]

Loved this, so much good info. Part 2 for sure - in case you haven't done it yet!

[nixta]

Thanks for this video. I'd heard of Google My Maps but wasn't really sure how to use it. This is so helpful. Thank you! And yes, a Part 2 would be awesome!

[allanlegrand]

I need to know how it looks and how it works in a mobile device the adding directions feature.

[quirk]

I've just spent the last hour or so unsuccessfully trying to work out how save a route/trip in Google Maps. THANK YOU for this video! I will save and rewatch until I have this down!

[Eyeshadow]

One of the best travel videos out there. Please do more like these!

[eveliendevos]

Excellent tutorial showing all the functionalities!