It can be difficult to pick a present for your travel-loving friends, since they’ve already brought dozens of souvenirs from each trip. Fortunately, scratch maps aren’t one of those things you can buy at any souvenir shop, and it’s impossible not to fall in love with them.
These visionary maps allow you to keep track of all the places you’ve been to over the years. By simply removing gold scratch foil from your map, vibrant color lurking underneath will be revealed right away.
It’s been a decade since Luckies of London first presented first version of their best-selling scratch maps. Their collection now features a wide range of other items, including globes, clear versions, supersized and region specific posters — and they’re no longer the only company offering this product.
No matter which version you end up picking, scratch maps will let you (or your friend) create a personalized record of your travels around the world. They also have the power to inspired you to travel even more, because there’s nothing quite like removing that gold scratch to reveal another country you conquered.