It's FOSS article about CoMaps
CoMaps article: https://www.comaps.app/news/2025-07-04/ITS-FOSS-NEWS-Look-Google-We-Have-This-New-Private-Offline-Alternative-Now/
It's FOSS article: https://news.itsfoss.com/comaps-launch/

“With CoMaps, you can download entire regions before you begin a trip for easy navigation in places without an internet connection or mobile network connectivity.”
“The user interface is clean and intuitive. You won’t need a manual to figure it out."
"Moreover, privacy is baked into the app."
"The map style itself is another highlight; it feels fresh, modern, and thoughtfully designed"

P.S. I like it too. It's easy to use, reliable enough, and I don't need to fear that “someone” is keeping its eyes on me

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 The ferry service, which halted on August 13, has yet to announce when it will resume, and new bookings are suspended until at least November 25.&#1…

https://www.alojapan.com/1257820/our-favorite-travel-destinations-in-2024/ Our Favorite Travel Destinations in 2024 #AntwerpBelgium #CapFerret(France) #ChiangRaiProvince(Thailand) #CornwallEngland #Greece #JapanTrips #KagoshimaJapan #ParatyBrazil #TravelAndVacations #trips T’s monthly travel series, Flocking To, highlights places you might already have on your wish list, sharing tips from frequent visitors and locals alike. Sign up here to find us in your inbox once a month, along with our weekly roundup of cultural…

https://www.alojapan.com/1257781/terrific-tottori-scenic-prefecture-a-destination-for-outdoor-lovers-manga-maniacs/ Terrific Tottori!: Scenic prefecture a destination for outdoor lovers, manga maniacs #Conan #JapanTrips #manga #Tottori #trips Tottori Sand Dunes (Luis Samayoa) It’s fascinating to travel to one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and see how completely different life can be from the others. In my brief time in Japan, I have been to five prefectures: Tokyo, Hyogo, Osaka, Okinawa and, most recently, Tottori. Tottori is not like Tokyo and Osaka, …

https://www.alojapan.com/1257734/avoid-the-usual-golden-week-traffic-hassles-by-taking-the-ferry/ Avoid the usual Golden Week traffic hassles by taking the ferry #AsahiShimbun #Japan #JapanTrips #news #travel #trips Golden Week kicked off April 26 and millions of Japanese were on the move even though only a two-day weekend was in the immediate offing. Still, Shinkansen bullet trains were expected to run at full capacity toward the end of the holiday season because of four consecutive days off from May 3. As of April …

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https://www.alojapan.com/1257572/tadaima-tours/ Tadaima Tours #JapanTrips #trips Making Your Dream Journey a Reality To create an itinerary that perfectly matches your desires, we charge a design fee. We dedicate extra time and expertise to crafting a truly special journey, paying attention to every detail. Each element is carefully curated and thoughtfully put together to ensure your travel experience is exceptional. Prices Consultation: …

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https://www.alojapan.com/1256291/japans-ski-slopes-have-too-much-of-a-good-thing-snow/ Japan’s Ski Slopes Have Too Much of a Good Thing: Snow #HokkaidoJapan #Japan #JapanTrips #NaganoJapan #skiing #SnowAndSnowstorms #trips Ski resorts in Japan are prized for having some of the deepest, lightest powder around. A winter of exceptionally heavy snow — some areas had more than 12 feet of snowpack this week — should be a skier or snowboarder’s dream. The ski terrain in Japan this winter is “super big and super gnarly,” the …

https://www.alojapan.com/1256243/woman-from-msia-prints-64-page-itinerary-for-japan-trip-includes-restaurant-photos-disneysea-map/ Woman from M’sia prints 64-page itinerary for Japan trip, includes restaurant photos & DisneySea map #JapanTrips #trips Woman from Malaysia prints 64-page travel itinerary for Japan trip Different people have different travelling styles — some like to be spontaneous while others like having everything planned. However, a woman from Malaysia took preparing for a trip to another level after printing a 64-page itinerary for her and he…

https://www.alojapan.com/1256187/guide-to-shinkansen-and-subway-trains/ Guide to Shinkansen and Subway Trains #JapanTrips #trips The Japanese train system is considered one of the best in the world. In cities like Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, it’s a more convenient option than a car or taxi, running smoothly and usually on time. The Shinkansen is a treat to ride, and one of the most comfortable ways to get from one city …

https://www.alojapan.com/1256131/glasgow-councillors-trips-abroad-revealed-from-france-to-japan/ Glasgow councillors trips abroad revealed from France to Japan #JapanTrips #trips Senior councillors of all parties travelled to events at home and abroad with trips as far afield as Romania and Japan on the list. The list, revealed to a council committee, included the council leader and convenors going to a number of events representing the city. READ NEXT:Reform or vital services are at risk councils are …

https://www.alojapan.com/1256063/why-renting-a-car-in-hokkaido-makes-sense/ Why Renting a Car in Hokkaido Makes Sense #JapanTrips #trips 6 min read Sapporo is the largest city on Japan’s northern island, yet the region’s real magic lies far beyond Odori Park’s snow statues or Susukino’s neon maze. Ski resorts, onsen villages and lavender plateaux are scattered across a landscape four times the size of Wales. Public transport can take you to the obvious …

https://www.alojapan.com/1255479/governor-moore-talks-immigration-tech-tax-and-japan-trip-with-reporters/ Governor Moore talks immigration, tech tax and Japan trip with reporters #BillsToBeSigned #DelegateKathySzeliga #GovernorReturnedFromTripToJapan #GovernorWesMoore #ImmigrationPolicies #JapanTrips #KilmarAbregoGarcia #MagneticTrains #MarylandGovernor #Maryland'sFreedomCaucus #trips #Wmar2NewsBaltimore ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Wes Moore held his first media availability since returning from Asia. The governor fielded questions about his t…

https://www.alojapan.com/1255060/japan-issues-volcano-warning-shinmoedake-eruption-alert-raised-5/ Japan Issues Volcano Warning: Shinmoedake Eruption Alert Raised #Japan #JapanTravel #JapanTrips #TravelAdvisory #trips #VolcanicEruption Shinmoe volcano in 1998 | Image credit: 名古屋太郎, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Visitors are advised against approaching the southwestern Kyushu region in Japan, as a mid-level volcanic eruption warning surfaced on March 30, 2025. While the preventive warning has been issued, there has been no evacuation…

https://www.alojapan.com/1255021/a-first-time-guide-to-nagano-japan/ A first-time guide to Nagano, Japan #JapanTrips #trips There are 47 prefectures in Japan, but – in my humble opinion – Nagano is simply the best of the best. In fact, Japanese travelers agree: it ranked in the top 10 most attractive prefectures in 2024.  Nagano Prefecture is huge, encompassing the breathtaking Japanese Alps, ancient trading routes, picturesque lakes, multiple sake breweries, modern-day art, …

https://www.alojapan.com/1254975/brits-planning-trips-to-japan-issued-advice-about-5-changes-travel-news-travel/ Brits planning trips to Japan issued advice about 5 changes | Travel News | Travel ##touristTax #Japan #JapanTourism #JapanTourismChanges #JapanTravelChanges #JapanTrips #passport #RuleChanges #tourism #TourismTax #travel #TravelAdvice #trips #VisaRequirements If you’re planning to head to Japan this summer, there are some rule changes you need to be aware of. Japan is quickly becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations for Brits, w…