We purchased most of our maps and reference books from Stanford’s in Covent Garden, London. Being a specialist retailer and the world's largest stockist of maps and travel books under one roof, we were spoilt for choice.

Maps Used:

Philips World Traveller's Atlas

Philips 2008 Multiscale Europe Map Book

Insight Travel Maps

• South America - Southern Region
• South America - Northern Region
• Brazil
• USA and Canada South
• Canada

Michelin Maps

• 743 : Algeria and Tunisia
• 741 : Africa - North and West
• 746 : Africa - Central and South Madagascar
• 745 : Africa - North East and Arabia

We also use the Nissan Navigation System for Europe and The Garmin GPS for the rest of the world

Reference Books:

• Royal Geographical Society, Expedition Handbook by Shane Winser
• Sahara Overland - A Route and Planning Guide by Chris Scott
• Alan Rogers Europe Quality Camping and Caravanning Sites 2008
• Bugs, Bites and Bowels : Cadogan Guides by Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth
• Travel Health - A Rough Guide
• Lonley Planet Guide Books for Africa and USA

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