LPT: when going abroad, download the Google Maps app, open it, and type “Ok Maps” in the search field. This allows you to download a selection of the map to your phone, allowing you to use it for navigation while not using any cellular data.

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  • https://osmand.net/ is another one. I've used it in the past with great success.

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    🍃 Organic Maps is a free Android & iOS offline maps app for travelers, tourists, hikers, and cyclists. It uses crowd-sourced OpenStreetMap data and is developed with love by MapsWithMe (MapsMe) founders and our community. No ads, no tracking, no data collection, no crapware. Please donate to support the development!

  • Also https://organicmaps.app/ for a comfy and simple experience based on the same data OsmAnd is amazing but can overwhelm people easily

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