Google Map Magic ✨

A simple guide to using Google Maps more strategically for trip planning, so you can stay organized, save time, and find better spots while you travel.

If your trip research usually ends up scattered across screenshots, tabs, saved posts, and half-remembered recommendations, Google Map Magic ✨ will help you turn Google Maps into a tool that actually supports your travels.

Google Map Magic travel planning guide showing how to use Google Maps to organize trip recommendations and avoid tourist traps

*Includes a PDF guide/ebook plus a NEW bonus audio companion version.

Does this sound familiar?

  • You save places, but forget why you saved them
  • Your recommendations are scattered across too many apps and tabs
  • You feel overwhelmed choosing where to eat
  • You want better options than obvious tourist spots
  • You already use Google Maps, but you want to learn how to get the most use out of them

Google Map Magic ✨ helps you create a simple system so your research is actually useful when you’re on the ground.

Google Map Magic travel planning guide showing how to use Google Maps to organize trip recommendations and avoid tourist traps

What is Google Map Magic ✨?

Google Map Magic ✨ is a practical guide that shows you how to use Google Maps more intentionally for travel planning. It helps you organize recommendations, cut down on decision fatigue, and make better choices while you’re actually on your trip.

This is not a generic tech tutorial. It’s the real workflow I use as a food and travel writer, eating my way through 43 countries and counting.

What people are saying about Google Map Magic ✨

  • Google Maps are pretty obvious, right? You’d think that, but no. It is not always self-explanatory and Malia’s Google Map Magic is really helpful. She gives very clear instructions plus a ton of tips and tricks that it would have taken me ages to Google research myself.
    andrea
    Andrea L.
  • Google Map Magic is seriously helpful for keeping track of places you don’t want to miss on a trip, but the best part is the advice for finding less-visited spots. It saves so much time and makes putting together an itinerary way easier!
    adrienne
    Adrienne B.

FAQ

Do I need to be tech-savvy to use Google Map Magic ✨?
No. If you can already use Google Maps at a basic level, you’ll be able to follow this easily. The guide walks you through everything step by step.

Is Google Map Magic ✨ only for food-focused travel?
Not at all. It works especially well for food, but you can also use it for cafes, markets, museums, shops, and general trip planning. I also use a custom map whenever I’m on a train trip or road trip so that I can pin interesting things I see along the way!

What exactly do I get when I purchase?
You’ll get a PDF guide/ebook that you can read at your own pace, plus a NEW bonus audio version if you prefer to listen on the go!

Can I use this while I’m already on a trip?
Yes. You can use it before your trip to plan, and also while you’re traveling to make faster, better decisions in the moment.

Does this work for solo trips and group trips?
Yes. It’s helpful whether you’re planning on your own or collaborating with a partner or group.

Will this help me avoid tourist traps?
It’s not about “never going somewhere popular,” but it will help you find better options, keep track of strong recommendations, and make more intentional choices when you are on your trip and looking for someplace to eat!

Do I need any extra apps or tools?
No. This is all based on Google Maps, which you likely already use. You will also need to be sure to have a data connection when you are traveling, like your mobile phone data or an eSIM.