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17 Best Scratch Maps For Your 2024 Travel Adventures

Last Updated: December 6, 2023 10 Comments

Looking for the best scratch map to record your travel adventures or to give as a gift?

Below we profile 15 brilliant options from world maps to maps of the USA & Europe to a glow in the dark map, a gourmet food map and even a scratch off globe.

We’ve included the most important points about each map to help you decide which one(s) are right for you. And, if you’d like to buy a scratch map, we’ve also included handy links direct to Amazon.

Scratch Off World Maps

1. scratch the world.

Description: This is a brilliant concept map allowing visited destinations to be scratched off revealing the beautifully styled up to date world map underneath.

It’s the perfect map or gift for the travel enthusiast allowing complete personalization of the map to display a unique travel story. Simply grab a coin and start scratching off all the destination’s you have been lucky enough to visit creating your own personalised continually changing world map.

Not only are countries featured on the map, there are also cities shown on the top layer and the world map underneath, allowing for more detailed scratching. This is the perfect world map for planning the next holiday when the last one is disappointingly over and the holiday washing is in the machine!

It also makes a brilliant and unique gift for the traveller in your life. The world map is printed onto high quality silk art paper with a gloss coating for luxury and works exactly like a scratch card, once the gold scratch is removed it reveals the mapping underneath.

Size: 33.11 x 23.39 inches (84 X 59 cm) Weight: 8.8 ounces (250 g) Price: $28.49

Buy: Click Here To Buy the Scratch The World Map on Amazon

2. Luckies of London Scratch Map – Deluxe Edition

Description: Travel in Luxury and style with the new Deluxe Edition of the original Scratch Map. It’s name speaks for itself really! It is indeed deluxe! It has all the excellent features of the original Scratch Map but is larger, with added islands, more intricate detail and more style!

It’s black background with copper foil covering looks sophisticated and slick on any wall and the bright colors of the map underneath look smashing against it’s stylish backdrop.

The Scratch Map Deluxe also offers incredibly intricate geographical details like land and ocean relief so you get a more complete view of the world you are travelling.

In case you’re unfamiliar with the concept of the scratchable map, here’s a bit of info: The Scratch Map allows you to log your travels by scratching off the top foil of the place you’ve visited, revealing a colorful map underneath and giving you a beautiful, interactive and 100% personalized map of the world.

Itching to go travelling? Scratch it!!

Size: 32.5 X 23.4 inches (83 x 59 cm) Weight: 8 ounces (227 g) Price: $35.95

• Click Here To Buy buy the Luckies of London Scratch Map – Deluxe Edition on Amazon

3. Discovery Map Scratch off World

Description: A stylish scratch map that will definitely exceed your expectations. Exploring new lands and scratching off the layer with a coin, you will create the unique bright map of your personal discoveries.

Moreover, you can mark your activities with special stickers that go together with the map.

Behind the silver layer there is a treasure of travellers’ attractions: Capital and major cities, tourist centres, resort, national parks, rivers, lakes, mountains, deserts and more.

Now includes regional divisions such as US States, Canadian provinces and more.

High quality laminated paper covered with soft scratch that ensures the map will not be damaged during scratching.

Also includes the following accessories:

• Piece of felt, to remove scratch remains
• Special stickers to mark your active journeys
• Travel predictions
• A coin to scratch off the layers
• A greeting card

Size: 35 x 24 inches (89 x 61 cm) Weight: 12.8 ounces (363 g) Price: $36.90

Buy: Click Here To Buy Discovery Map Scratch off World on Amazon

4. Scratch Off World Map Poster with US States and Country Flags

Description: One of the most detailed scratch off world map on the market, features beautiful, vibrant colors, accurate cartographic details of the terrain, country flags and landmarks. Matte black design completes the classy look while laminated finishing protects from accidental scratches.

US state lines are clearly outlined for you to track your adventures in America. Scratch off more states as you explore more of the country. Provincial lines in Canada and Australia are marked too!

Size: 24 X 17 inches (61 X 43 cm) Weight: 7.2 ounces (204 g) Price: $32.97

• Click here To Buy the Scratch Off World Map Poster with US States and Country Flags on Amazon

5. Scratch Off World Travel Tracker Map With US & World Flags

Description: The Landmass Goods world scratch map has a gold top foil area, much like a scratch ticket, with vibrant colours underneath.

Featuring 210 flags of the world, terrain data, and state outlines for Australia, Canada and the USA.

The scratch off world map makes a perfect gift for the traveller in your life.

Features include:

• Flags of the world – 210 flags of the world that you can scratch before or after you visit as an added interactive piece
• US, Canada and Australia state outlines – Scratch off which states you’ve been to in these countries instead of scratching off the entire region.
• Gift Ready Packaging – A beautiful triangular box containing a poster tube wrapped in tissue paper. To open the box you pull a “plane tab” and guide it around the box.

Size: 17 x 24 inches (43 x 61 cm) Weight: 4 ounces (113g) Price: $29.99

Buy: Click Here To Buy The Scratch Off World Travel Tracker Map With US & World Flags on Amazon

6. Scratch Off World Flag Map

Description: The moment you scratch off the gold foil layer of the place you visited, a colorful flag of the country will be revealed.

Each country has clear detailed borders, and the vibrant colors will not fade away.

This scratch off travel map also comes with 186 country flags on the bottom in alphabetical order. All of the United States, Canadian Territories, and European countries are specifically delineated.

Made of high-quality glossy paper with a golden foil layer. It comes with free additional tools for an easy scratch experience: a scratch pen for tiny details, a blue pick for large areas and a microfiber cloth to get rid of the foils after the scratch.

Size: 23 x 33 inches (58 x 84 cm) Weight: 6.4 ounces (181g) Price: $29.99 ( 10% off exclusively via this coupon BRLMAP10 )

Buy: Click Here To Buy The Scratch Off World Flag Map on Amazon

7. Deluxe Scratch Off World Map – Large Places I’ve Been World Travel Map

Description: Unlike flimsy paper that can tear and take damage over time, this map is printed on a special type of flexible plastic that is designed to last decades.

Includes: A Special scraper, A Marker + eraser, Felt cloth, Luggage tag, Fastening pins

The perfect way to show off where you’ve been travelling while brightening up your wall with a vibrant and individual map.

This large scale map has a silver top foil layer and, as you scratch off newly visited places, reveals a whole new full-colour world below.

Just grab a coin to remove the upper scratch layer and show the countries you have been to, creating a vivid record of your travel adventures!

Size: 31.5 x 23.6 inches (80 x 60 cm) Weight: 11.2 ounces (318 g) Price: $49.99

Buy: Click Here To Buy Deluxe Scratch Off World Map – Large Places I’ve Been World Travel Map on Amazon

8. Deluxe Gold Scratch Off World Travel Map

Description: The black stylish world travel map with the gold coating is the best way to remember the good times and adventures abroad.

It’s one of the biggest maps on the market. Excellent high-resolution printing with classy vibrant color combinations make this stunning large world map poster a precious and stylish addition that will make your guests’ heads turn!

US state lines are clearly outlined, so you can track your adventures in the United States. Scratch off more states as you explore more of the country. Also, another 10 major countries are divided into regions and states.

Size: 35″ x 25″ (89 X 64 cm) Weight: 12.3 ounces (349 g) Price: $42.99

Buy: Click Here To Buy The Deluxe Gold Scratch Off World Travel Map on Amazon

9. Bucket List World Map – Scratch Edition

Description: The Bucketlist scratch off edition map covers the world’s most awesome destinations, from big name spots to little known gems. Scratch silver coating and discover the amazing detail and awesomeness of the world scratch by scratch.

Everything from road trips, breathtaking landscapes and adrenaline rushes to man made marvels and eats and treats.

A unique gift for any traveller, or great fun way for children to learn about the world.

Size: 38 x 22 inches (96 x 57cm) Weight: 12 ounces (340 g) Price: $39.99

Buy: Click Here To Buy The Bucket List World Map – Scratch Edition On Amazon

10. Luckies of London Scratch Map, Capitals Edition

Description: One of Luckies newest Scratch Map map designs, Scratch Map Capitals world map poster is printed on a black matte paper, this time featuring more detail about the capital cities of the world including key facts about populations, density, altitudes, and age.

Allowing you to remove the foil from the countries AND capital cities, Scratch Map Capitals map offers a more detailed record of where you’ve been and reveals an array of vibrant purples, greens, blues and pinks underneath.

Size: 32.5 x 23.4 inches (83 x 59 cm) Weight: 11.4 ounces (323g) Price: $35.95

• Click Here To Buy Luckies of London Scratch Map, Capitals Edition on Amazon

11. Landmass Goods Black Scratch Off World Map

Description: Made by cartographers and designers with a check-in bag full of attention to detail and only the essentials. Track your road trips and adventures in America. Each state is outlined so you can show where you’ve been in the US, Australia and Canada.

Size: 17″ x 24″ (43 cm X 61 cm) Weight: 4 ounces (113 g) Price: $29.99

Buy: Click Here To Buy the Landmass Goods Black Scratch Off World Map On Amazon

12. Scratchable World Map with Bonus A4 Map of the US

Description: The adventure doesn’t have to stop when you come back home. Plan new explorations, relive your adventures and share your experiences with the help of your new scratch the world travel map, in the comfort of your living room!

Take a coin, scratch off the golden foil layer and reveal a whole new exciting and colorful world below. From Argentina to Zimbabwe, all countries are clearly separated with precise border lines and different vivid colors, with all capital cities marked on both layers and 196 scratchable country flags below.

Clean and non-distracting design with clear, easy to read fonts will fit well in any interior from cozy children’s bedrooms to modern offices.

• Track your trips and let all your guests know where you’ve been to.
• Plot the holiday of your dreams, or map your personal bucket list.
• Teach your kids world geography, country flags and the regions of your home country.
• Add some life to that boring plain wall at your home or office.

Or just scratch it all off at once, like a massive lottery ticket!

ENNO VATTI scratch-off map is a wonderful gift for all the travelers in your life and will spark a passion to explore the world even in the most home-loving friends or family members. Challenge your buddies to travel more and check who’s got the most countries (or states) scratched by the end of the year! Surprise your children and create exciting tasks to make learning geography fun!

Comes in a stylish, gift-ready recycled cardboard box – no need for wrapping, so you’ve got one less thing to worry about.

Limited time special deal: order right now and get a A4 sized map of the US for free!

Size: World map: 33″ x 23″ (84 X 58 cm), US Map: 12″ x 8.3″ (30 X 21 cm) Weight: 13.6 ounces Price: $24.97

Buy: Click Here To Buy The Scratchable World Map with Bonus A4 Map of the US On Amazon

13. Inspired Maps’ Scratch Off World Map Poster Designed by A U.S. Cartographer

Description: This map differs from others in the following ways:

Zoomed Insets: The insets allow for more detailed scratching, and they include the following areas:

• Hawaii (Nihaui, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, Kanoolawe, Hawaii – Big Island)
• Eastern Caribbean (Puerto Rico, British Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Is., Anguilla, St Martin, St Barthelemy, Antigua & Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Eustatius, Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Grenada, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados)
• Central and Eastern Europe (i.e. – Belgium, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Kosovo)
• Eastern Mediterranean (i.e.- Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Cyprus, Northern Cyprus)

232 Flags of the World: Divided into the following categories (Most scratch maps on the market only have 210 flags):

• United Nations Member and Observer States
• Non-Member Self Declared States (i.e- Taiwan, Northern Cyprus, Kosovo)
• Dependent, Autonomous and other territories (i.e. – Greenland, Puerto Rico, Guam, Christmas Island, Turks & Caicos, etc.)

Color: A majority of scratch maps on the market today have a “black sea” of water. Inspired Maps uses a light blue waters and bright, jewel colored tones for those who appreciate a more “traditional” look. Also included topographic elements to add dimension to the map (i.e.- mountainous terrain, rivers, etc)

Outlined States/Provinces are included for: USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Russia, China & Brazil (Note: Mexico is also divided into different states but the states are not named on the map- just the outlines).

Experienced Cartographer: Inspired Maps worked closely with a cartographer in the U.S. with over 25 years of cartographic experience. He used a cartographic computer program to ensure accurate labelling of countries, seas, etc. (None of the country names, seas, etc. were manually typed, which is not the case with all scratch maps, as we have noticed some maps with spelling errors).

Each order also includes:

– Double sided Adhesive Tape Dates to stick on a frame backing, etc. – 0.71mm Scratch Pick (made from Delrin) for the broad scratching areas of the map – Precision Scratch Pen for the smaller countries, islands and borders – Wiping Cloth to remove Foil Particles – Microfiber Accessory Bag for storing accessories – Magnifying Strip to better view the smaller areas of the globe

Size: 34″ x 24″ (86 X 61 cm) Weight: 11.2 ounces Price: $29.98

Buy: Click Here To Buy Inspired Maps’ Scratch Off World Map Poster Designed by A U.S. Cartographer On Amazon

Other Scratch Off Maps

14. Luckies of London Scratch Map – Europe Edition

Description: After many requests, Luckies have made you the Europe Scratch Map! The idea behind the Scratch Map range is that whenever you’ve been somewhere, in this case, Europe you can scratch off the black foil (like you would with a scratch card) to reveal the finer details of the place you visited.

Its a fabulous way to teach yourself a bit of geography and heaps of fun keeping track of your travels. The European Scratch Map comes packaged in a protective cardboard tube so its easy to post out as a gift.

Size: 23.4 x 16.5 inches (59 x 42 cm) Weight: 11 ounces (312 g) Price: $27.95

• Click Here To Buy Luckies of London Scratch Map – Europe Edition on Amazon

15. USA Travel Tracker Map with National Parks

Description: Gift ready packaging and highly detailed map to scratch off your US Travels. Printed on the gold foil is the state names, national parks and state capitals.

Hidden underneath is the interstate highways to follow your road trips, as well as major cities and river systems for added detail.

For a bonus to hikers, it includes the Appalachian trail and Pacific Crest trail.

Size: 24 x 17 inches (61 x 43 cm) Weight: 4 ounces (113 g) Price: $29.99

• Click Here To Buy the USA Travel Tracker Map with National Parks on Amazon

16. Luckies of London Gourmet Scratch

Description: Hot on the footsteps of the world renowned Scratch Map, Luckies teamed up with Snow Home and Alison Hardcastle to create a scratchable word map which encourages you to eat your way around Europe’s finest and weirdest foods.

The Gourmet Scratch Map is beautiful in black but when you begin scratching the real magic happens; reveal vibrant colors which demonstrate in no uncertain terms just how well rounded your taste buds are. An amazing gift for anyone who loves their food and their travel.

Size: 31.5 x 23.6 inches (80 x 60 cm) Weight: 8 ounces (227 g) Price: $32.69

Buy: Click Here To Buy Luckies of London Gourmet Scratch Map on Amazon

Bonus: Luckies of London Scratch Globe

Description: This really is a map with a difference, well, a few differences. Scratch Globe is a gold foil coated map of the world which allows you to scratch off where you’ve been on your travels.

When you’ve scratched off the country or continent you’ve been to, a rich and colorful map with geographical detail is revealed underneath.

Scratch Globe comes flat packed, ready to assemble so makes for an excellent gift to post to someone recently back from their holidays!

Size: 7.9 x 7.9 x 7.9 inches (20 x 20 x 20 cm) Weight: 8.6 ounces (244 g) Price: $32.95

Buy: Click Here To Buy the Luckies of London Scratch Globe on Amazon

World Scratch Map Travelogue

Material: Laminate, Card, Colored Foil Item Weight: 190 gm Product Dimension (cm x cm x cm): 22.5 x 2 x 17 Price: $27.99

Buy: Click Here To Buy on Travelnuts

Looking for more map posters? The check out: 37 Eye-Catching World Map Posters You Should Hang On Your Walls

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Marina Carrental says

December 22, 2017 at 4:59 pm

It is good idea for a present somebody… maybe your sister or brother… i think they will be happy

Innozard says

June 8, 2018 at 8:51 pm

great article this is very helpful

Klaudia says

July 31, 2018 at 2:42 pm

I personally love traveling and having these is so great! Having to see which countries I have already been to and places I still have to see.

Great idea and article!

Joe Layne says

September 26, 2018 at 11:38 am

We have the world map and it’s great but I’d love to see one of just the Caribbean! We like to travel to different islands down there but these maps obviously have a difficult time capturing such small areas.

Brilliant Maps says

October 2, 2018 at 7:43 pm

Great idea, hope someone is reading this who makes these maps.

Dave Fisherman says

May 6, 2020 at 3:49 am

I love, Maps very intresting. you should make/sell, A map of the future of America based, on the map in you article, IF the 1866 bill to annex Canda ect. passed Congress. Thanks Dave-Fisherman.-U.S.A.

Carol A. Lin says

August 26, 2020 at 6:09 pm

I absolutely love the book! After reading your book, I again looked to Simon Winchester’s book, “The Map that Changed the World”, William Smith and the birth of geology. It’s a rather sad story but the ultimately Mr. Smith was recognized for his innovative mind.

October 8, 2020 at 8:22 pm

christina says

February 23, 2023 at 4:47 pm

Is that really helpful?

February 23, 2023 at 4:51 pm

I had no idea these existed. They are absolutely adorable. I only wish they weren’t all sold through Amazon. I’ll search individually for the ones I want directly on their sites. Thanks for the detail and reviews of each. Excellent gift idea.

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The Scratch-off World Travel Map

The most comprehensive scratch-off map available, this is the ultimate adventurers’ map. Scratch off the destinations you have visited and reveal the wonderfully styled, up-to-date world map poster beneath.

Printed onto high-quality silk art paper with a glossy coating, this scratch map of the world features not only nations but also cities on the top layer. The vivid, political world map below provides for more detailed scratching.

Additionally, the scratch-off poster includes hill shading, the highest mountains, lakes, rivers, bathymetry, and U.S. state outlines on the scratch layer and mapping underneath.

Review: 4.7/5

Click here to buy it on Amazon »

Scratch Map: Watercolor Wanderlust Edition

An extraordinary scratch map of the world that combines stylish, minimalist design with an elegant flair.

This map poster features a joyful and lively watercolor design and a unique font that adds personality. Printed on extra-dense artisan paper and protected with a glossy laminated surface, each scratch map arrives undamaged and is made to last, providing enjoyment for years to come.

Scratch off the states you’ve visited in the United States and the provinces you’ve explored in Canada.

The scratch-off map poster is available in XL Standard Size (24×36 inches / 61×91 cm).

Review: 4.8/5

Scratch Your Travels on Pangaea World Map

Embark on your adventures and reimagine the world as Pangaea with modern political borders . Please note, this is a fictional map created for entertainment purposes.

The vivid watercolors of this scratch-off map were painted and digitized by professional American mapmakers.

Use a coin or the edge of a credit card to scratch off the foil and reveal the vibrant colors of the countries you have visited.

This map poster fits any 18 x 12 frame and comes packaged in a sleek contemporary tube, making it perfect for gifting or storage.

Review: 4.6/5

Premium World Map Scratch Off Poster in Nebula Watercolor

Scratch off the gold foil to reveal a beautiful world of Nebula watercolor, inspired by the enchanting beauty of our universe.

Explore a plethora of continents, nations, cities, oceans, and island groups, allowing you to precisely track where you’ve been traveling on your scratch-off world map poster. If you’re looking to fuel your wanderlust, record your adventures in detail.

Hop over to the other side of the pond and track your adventures more precisely with the Europe scratch-off map. This map includes all European nations and many cities, making it a lovely addition to your world map scratch-off collection.

This luxurious kitbag comes with everything you need to keep your maps pristine, including a scratching pick, magnifying glass, and ultra-soft cleaning cloth.

Review: 4.3/5

Scratch Maps With Flags

Large Deluxe World Map Scratch-Off Travel Map

This black and gold scratch map poster will not only enable you to track your route and enhance your apartment but also allow you to share your voyage experiences with your partners and educate your children.

With each scratch-off map poster of the world, you get a special bonus U.S. scratch-off map and a full accessories set, including a name-tagged present case, tool receptacle, scratching accessories, rubber, ruler magnifier, cleaning rag, and stickers.

The Scratch Off World Map is created by an international team of cartographers and designers with travelers in mind. It features clear lettering, lively colors, and the official national flags of all 196 independent nations.

The vivid colors and accurately drawn boundaries make nations, states, capitals, main cities, islands, flags, meridians, parallels, and every particular feature easy to find.

There are two versions of the world map poster: 24 x 17 inches (61 cm x 43 cm) and 36 x 24 inches (9a cm x 61 cm) .

Review: 4.7

Scratch Off World Map Poster + Bonus

These scratch-off maps of the World and the U.S. feature flags, showing the capitals and populations of each nation, unique colored continents, time zones, and most well-known monuments and landmarks.

The map set contains stickers to emphasize the voyage experience, a twin-tip permanent pen to post comments, colored pins to mark visited or desired locations, a magnifier ruler, a guitar pick, a scratch-off pen to remove minor pieces of gold foil accurately, and a cleaning cloth.

The U.S. scratch map details the 50 US states, 5 US inhabited territories, main cities and roads, capitals, and accurate time zone boundaries.

Enjoy the incredible 3D look of these upscale travel scratch-off maps.

XL Scratch off World Map with 233 Flags

This XL Scratch world map, created by expert cartographers, is large enough to display even the smallest countries , islands, cities, lakes, and rivers you have visited.

The scratch-off world poster has the thickest laminated paper, ensuring easy scratching without damaging the colors underneath. It contains 233 flags, 195 UN internationally recognized countries, and 38 independent territories, making geography easy and entertaining for children.

The black and gold scratch-off World map also comes with a scratch-off map of the U.S., allowing you to complete your U.S. destinations bucket list by uncovering rich cartographic elements, including all National Parks and 50 flags.

This scratch-off poster features vivid colors and a highly decorative design that blends well in any room, making it an excellent custom-made wall art piece to keep your vacation memories alive.

XL Scratch Off Map of The World with Flags

This excellent Scratch Off World Map is designed by an international crew of mapmakers and designers.

This Scratch Map comprises detailed maps of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Russia, China, India, Australia, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and other nations. All American states and provinces are drawn. It features bright lettering, vivid colors, and the official national flags of all 196 countries.

The scratch map is large enough so that you can see every nation. Even the smallest islands can be scratched off.

It looks incredible framed or pinned on the wall. This vast world map is one of the most necessitated gifts for explorers and interested persons.

Premium Wall Scratch Off Maps of the World and The U.S.

Every detail, state, or country is perfectly defined and easy to find on this scratch-off map. The clear borders and vibrant colors make this scratch-off world poster the perfect wall art for your office or room.

If you’re searching for a detailed yet accurate scratch-off world map, the InnovativeMap Scratch Travel Map is hard to beat. Countries, states, capitals, major cities, islands, flags, meridians, and parallels – they’re all presented in gorgeous colors and details!

Made from the finest laminated paper and carefully colored to make every country distinctive, this travel scratch-off map is also easy to scratch without damaging the design.

Set of 2 Deluxe Gold Scratch Travel Posters

This exceptional scratch map poster features elegant detailing, including capitals, states, cities, flags, and precise cartography. Scratch off the gold layer over every place you’ve visited to reveal a vibrant rainbow of colors.

Furthermore, the wall scratch poster showcases countries in different colors and their boundaries, along with cities, hill shading, the highest mountains, rivers, bathymetry, and state outlines on the scratch coating and mapping underneath.

This scratch-off map makes the ideal present for travel lovers of all ages, preserving holiday memories while inspiring dreams and future adventures.

The complete scratch poster kit includes one world map, one U.S. map, two guitar pick scratchers, and memory stickers to customize your scratch maps based on your individual experiences.

Scratch Off Map of The World (2-in-1)

Scratch-off maps include all countries and 210 world flags, while the scratch-off travel wall map of the USA challenges you to discover the beautiful country.

All capitals, states, and nations were drawn by hand with an unstoppable enthusiasm for creativity.

Made from excellent laminated paper and thoroughly colored to make every nation distinguishable, these travel scratch-off maps are also easy to scratch without damaging the design.

A thin foil preserves the colors during scraping, providing you with a clear image of each spot you’ve visited.

The thicker paper protects your scratch-off map after you’ve scratched it.

Scratch Off World Globe

Scratch Off World Globe with Stand for Home and Office Decor

Discover one of the most unique scratch maps: the scratch-off world globe . Scratch off the places you’ve visited and uncover your future adventures on this one-of-a-kind globe, designed to help you visualize where you’ve been and where you’ve yet to explore.

Crafted with premium materials, this Scratch Off Globe is a timeless piece of art that adds elegance to any home or office decor.

The Scratch Off Globe features a high-quality PVC globe with precise HD printing, a 720-degree metal stand, and a 10-inch sphere for an immersive experience.

This luxurious gift will delight any globetrotter, allowing them to cherish and track their travels and memories around the world.

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Watercolor Scratch Off Map of The United States

Tired of ordinary scratch-off maps? Discover the unique scratch-off map of the United States, blending stylish, minimalist design with artistic flair. Featuring a rich watercolor design and uncommon font that exudes personality, this map allows you to scratch off the areas you’ve visited to reveal a beautiful map underneath. Proudly display it in your living room, kitchen, or office to inspire your wanderlust every time you look at it.

This beautiful Watercolor Wanderlust United States Scratch Off Map utilizes new foil stamping technology for easy scratching. Two scratching tools are included.

Printed on extra-thick 250GSM artist paper and covered with a glossy laminated finish, this scratch map is both durable and visually stunning.

Scratch-Off Map of The United States

Experience one of the most popular scratch-off maps of the United States on the market! Unlike other scratch maps, this unique combination features 85 must-see U.S. landmarks, fifteen bucket-list adventures, eight map pins, eight location emblems, a comprehensive set of fun color stickers, a scratch pen, eraser, and wiping cloth. This map will make your family vacations more remarkable as you trace your journeys across the United States.

Made from excellent quality thick laminated wall art paper, this map features an easy-to-scratch-off gold foil cover layer that, when scratched off, reveals a vivid full-color under-layer.

Frame and display both your scratch-off US map and scratchable national park poster to spark exciting conversations with family and friends.

Scratch-Off Wall Map of The U.S.

This high-quality scratch map poster features top-notch cartography, providing accurate details to help you focus on your journeys and decide where to travel next. The scratch map of the U.S. highlights National Parks, cities, hill shading, and state outlines on both the scratch coating and the mapping underneath, making it the perfect travel map and an excellent educational tool in the classroom.

The scratch-off map poster uses superior materials, printed onto high-quality silk art paper with a glossy coating.

The thin gold coating is easy to remove with precise strokes to ensure you’re only removing the area you intend to. You are only seconds away from revealing the colorful, political map beneath the surface.

Review: 4.7/5 Click here to buy it on Amazon »

Large Scratch-off Map of the United States and Scratch off Map of National Parks

Discover the United States with our Scratch-off Map, featuring all 50 states, their capitals, flags, and national parks.

Designed for avid travelers, this map also includes a bonus National Park Scratch-off Poster checklist. Highlighting iconic spots in all U.S. parks, this personalized poster is perfect for RV campers and travel enthusiasts alike, helping you check off destinations from your bucket list.

Printed on the thickest laminated paper available, our scratch-off poster ensures easy-to-scratch foil without damaging the vibrant colors underneath, promising a keepsake that lasts a lifetime.

In addition to the U.S. Map Scratch-off and National Park Poster, you’ll receive a complete accessories kit, including 2 magnifiers, scratchers, a wiping cloth, 54 adventure stickers, and a storage pouch.

Detailed scratch-off map of Europe

This scratch-off map of Europe holds high gift value, further enhanced by its stylish and tastefully crafted gift wrapping.

Beneath the scratch layer, charming and vivid colors await you, creating a delightful contrast among the nations. The colors are soft yet vibrant, ensuring that the map maintains its appeal even after erasing.

Finding a suitable frame for this map poster, measuring 24 by 16 inches (61 x 41 cm), won’t be a problem.

The scratch-off map poster of Europe comes complete with everything you need: a cloth, four pins, an eraser, and six thumbtacks.

Scratch off the map of Europe

This is the beautifully styled and up-to-date large wall map of Europe.

Ideal as a map poster or gift for travel enthusiasts, the scratch-off map design allows for complete personalization of the European map, revealing an individual journey story.

Scratch off your traveled destinations in Europe to unveil the colorful political map underneath. This scratch-off map of Europe features countries, country capitals, cities, hill shading, and state outlines on both the scratch coating and the mapping underneath.

Printed on high-quality silk art paper with a glossy coating for a luxurious feel, this scratch-off travel map works just like a scratch card – once the gold coating is removed, it reveals the map below.

Review: 4.5/5

Detailed Europe Wall Art Scratch-Off Map Poster

Are you looking for a travel map to document your journeys across the European continent? Something that makes a statement on any wall and allows you to share endless travel stories?

This scratch map of the European continent features more than 300 exciting spots in Europe and flags of countries.

Printed on premium quality thick paper, this large scratch-off map of Europe has a special gold scratch-off ink on the bottom layer that can be scratched away with a nail or a special scratch tool.

The bottom of the scratch poster is also coated with a protective layer to prevent damage.

The U.K. Scratch Map

The United Kingdom Scratch Off Map is the ultimate atlas for those with a spirit of wanderlust, especially when traveling around one of the world’s most diverse areas. It’s an excellent way to mark off where you’ve been in the United Kingdom as well as where you still intend to visit.

This Scratch-Off Travel Poster highlights England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and smaller neighboring countries. Scratch off the countries and cities as you travel through each breathtaking location.

It is a unique and aesthetic wall decor piece that allows you to track your travels across the UK & Ireland. Take a trip through the British Isles using this educational map of the UK and Ireland to test your geography knowledge.

This scratch map of the UK and Ireland is the perfect gift for cartographers and adventure addicts.

Review: 4.4/5

Scratch maps for kids

Newverest scratch-off map of the world

Suitable for both kids and adults, this high-quality scratch map is covered with an easy-to-scratch foil layer that’s more convenient to scratch off than a lottery ticket. The scratch map poster is made using child-safe materials, completely free of any chemical or glue smells.

Designed by a team of professionals, this world map poster is more than just scratch-off art—it’s ideal for hanging in your children’s room or living room, adding a unique touch to your wall decor.

Perfect for young learners, our kid’s world map comes with fifty informative animal cards and exciting facts about each one. This makes it an ideal learning tool for home or schools, helping children enjoyably study geography.

The world map poster for children includes a unique scratch-off tool, soft microfiber rag for removing foil residue, fifty animal cards, four adhesive stickers, and a carry bag for all accessories.

Scratch-Off Map of the the United States for Kids

This scratch-off map of the United States includes 50 cards featuring illustrations of 50 U.S. state animals. Use the cards to match animals to their respective states for a fun-filled geography game and enriching homeschooling experience with your children.

Scratch off the foil covering each site your family has explored, creating a unique and personalized map of your travels—a wonderful way to preserve precious family memories.

Unlike most scratch-off map posters, this one features exclusive, creative artwork hand-painted by talented artists, adding a special touch to your wall decor.

Your U.S. scratch-off map also includes a detailed bucket list with exciting aspirational goals for young explorers, inspiring them to embark on new adventures across the country.

This scratch-off travel map poster is packaged in a durable tube and comes complete with scratch tools, a wipe cloth, 50 animal cards, and a carrying bag, making it perfect for on-the-go adventures and educational activities.

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Skratch - Where I've been 4+

Countries & states tracker map, zero dawn ltd, designed for iphone.

• 4.5 • 1.4K Ratings
• Offers In-App Purchases

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Description.

Unlock the world with Skratch, your essential travel companion! Mark countries, cities & regions you've been. Create a bucket list. Plan trips with real-time travel info. Skratch lets you plan, track and share your travel life with personalized maps. Get started today on the top scratch map and travel inspiration app. BUILD YOUR MAP: Mark all the countries, cities, states, regions & provinces you've visited in the world. Skratch helps you automatically build your map in seconds. CREATE A BUCKET LIST: Plan and track your travel experiences by marking countries you want to visit in the future EXPLORE NEW DESTINATIONS: Don’t know where to go? Get inspired for your next trip with curated lists and easy search TRACK YOUR TRAVELS: See your travel stats by world region and share your scratch map with friends MAKE SMARTER TRAVEL CHOICES: Get real-time info you need to know before you travel including eSIMs, visa applications, weather insights and more UPLOAD MEMORIES: Add photos and videos from the places you’ve been. Skratch detects the location of your content to help you create a timeline of memories from each country you visit HEY, HOW WAS YOUR HOLIDAY?: No more fumbling through endless camera rolls. Tap on a country and instantly play your memories timeline on your personalized world map MAKE THE MAP YOURS: Customise your map with a range of unique colour packs and map styles We are building Skratch into the ultimate companion for your travels. Make our day by giving us a 5 star rating and telling your friends :) Privacy Policy: https://www.skratch.world/privacy
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Version 2.1.4

Bug fixes and performance improvements. We update Skratch regularly to make your experience even better!

Ratings and Reviews

1.4K Ratings

I have been using this app to motivate myself to branch out and see more cities etc when I have the chance. Being able to mark specific regions and cities is very useful, and when a city isn’t on the map the developers are quick to add it once it’s been requested. I have occasionally had an issue where the app will glitch and mark me as currently being in a country that I’m not in. Unsure if that’s an issue with the app or my phone’s GPS etc though. Also, there’s a bit of a visual issue on the “share” maps with places marked as disputed territories— they don’t show up and it makes it seem like you haven’t been there. It’s really noticeable when you’ve been to all the surrounding areas. I understand there might be some sensitive political issues, but perhaps a toggle for “show disputed territories” would be good?

Best travel tracking app

I’m obsessed with Skratch. I specifically downloaded it because not only you can mark the countries you’ve been to (which is typically what these apps do), but you can check states, regions, and cities! All the specifics you could imagine. And as a frequent traveler and lover, this is something one appreciates because having visited France (when you only went to Paris) is not the same thing, hahaha :) PLUS, I couldn’t find two cities that I’ve been on the map, I wrote an email, and they added them! I love when apps are in continuous improvement, and they show it! Best customer service ever :) plus, Ryan wrote a nice email notifying me that they added these cities for me!!

Smaller Countries and Social Aspect

I’ve throughly enjoyed my use of the app so far however I believe there is some error with whether smaller countries are counted as countries or territories. When I share the link to my map, countries such as Vatican City, Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao are marked as territories instead of countries. Additionally I think it would be neat if there was a way to follow other people and have collaborative travel “want” lists between two or more people. Maybe there could even be a way to make some pictures public for others to see as well. I love how you can share the links with other people and I think it would be even cooler to be able to follow and track other people’s travel adventures through the app. Overall, this app is one of the best I’ve seen so far and I look forward to using it more in the future! Thanks!

App Privacy

The developer, Zero Dawn Ltd , indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

Data Linked to You

The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

• Contact Info
• Identifiers

Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

• Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Information

• Map Bundle $9.99
• Cities & Regions $8.99
• Map Themes $4.99
• Developer Website
• App Support
• Privacy Policy

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Scratch The World Travel Map Review

Looking to add some adventure and color to your walls? Look no further than the Scratch The World Travel Map! Measuring an impressive 23 x 33 inches, this extra-large map is perfect for displaying all the incredible details and cartographic excellence that Maps International is known for. Featuring country and state borders, cities, rivers, mountains, and more, you can scratch off the gold coating to reveal a vibrant and colorful political map underneath. Whether you’re planning your next trip or simply want to educate and inspire young explorers, this scratch-off map is a must-have. With creaseless delivery and the expertise of over 50 years of map making, Scratch The World is the perfect gift for any adventurer. So go ahead, embark on a journey to scratch, uncover, and explore the world from the comfort of your own home.

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Why Consider This Product?

Our Scratch The World ® Travel Map offers a unique and exciting way to track your travels and explore the world. With its cartographic detail and the ability to scratch off your visited destinations, this map is a must-have for any adventurer. But why should you consider this product? Let’s dive into the reasons.

First and foremost, our XL size map provides incredible detail that cannot be found on smaller maps. Measuring 23 (h) x 33 (w) in, this is one of the largest scratch-off maps available. The gold coating has outlines of countries and states, and underneath lies a colorful political map with cities, hill shading, mountains, rivers, and bathymetry. This level of detail is unmatched and will allow you to truly immerse yourself in the world’s geography.

In addition to its impressive detail, our scratch-off map is also a great gift idea. In fact, it is the most wished-for wall map in the USA. Whether you’re planning a trip or want to record your past adventures, this map is the perfect companion. It also serves as an excellent educational tool for young explorers, inspiring their curiosity about the world.

Features and Benefits

Easy-to-use scratch off design.

Our Scratch The World ® Travel Map features a scratch-off design that makes it a breeze to track your travels. Simply use a coin or scratch tool to uncover the countries you have visited, revealing the vibrant and colorful map beneath. This interactive feature adds an element of excitement and satisfaction to your travel experiences.

XL Size for Extra Detail

With its extra-large size, our map allows for unparalleled detail. You’ll be able to see country and state borders, cities, mountains, rivers, and more with incredible clarity. This XL size ensures that no detail goes unnoticed, making it the ideal choice for travel enthusiasts and geography buffs alike.

Creaseless Delivery

We understand the importance of receiving your map in pristine condition. That’s why our travel scratch-off map is carefully rolled into a tube by our specialist map team in Minnesota. This ensures a creaseless delivery, so you can display your map with pride as soon as it arrives.

50 Years of Map Making Experience

With over 50 years of experience in map making, our team at Maps International is dedicated to delivering the highest quality products. We combine cartographic excellence, attention to detail, and stunning designs to create maps that inspire and captivate. You can trust our expertise and passion for maps when choosing our Scratch The World ® Travel Map.

Product Quality

We take pride in our product’s quality, ensuring that every Scratch The World ® Travel Map meets the highest standards. Our team of experts based in Minnesota and the UK meticulously craft each map with care and precision. We use high-quality materials that result in a durable and long-lasting product. You can be confident that our map will withstand the test of time.

What It’s Used For

Personalized travel tracker.

Our Scratch The World ® Travel Map offers a personalized way to track your travels. Use it to plan future adventures, mark visited destinations, and create a visual representation of your journey. The satisfaction of scratching off a country and revealing the vibrant colors underneath is unmatched. It’s not just a map; it’s a memoir of your wanderlust.

Educational Tool

The Scratch The World ® Travel Map is not just for personal use; it also serves as a valuable educational tool. Introduce your children to the world’s geography in a fun and interactive way. Let them scratch off countries, learn about different cultures, and spark their curiosity about the world. It’s never too early to start exploring!

Decorative Wall Art

Beyond its practical uses, our Scratch The World ® Travel Map is a stunning piece of wall art. Its vibrant colors, intricate details, and elegant design make it a perfect addition to any home or office. Whether you hang it in your living room, study, or bedroom, it will serve as a daily reminder of your adventures and the beauty of the world.

Conversation Starter

Displaying our Scratch The World ® Travel Map in your home is bound to catch the attention of your guests. It serves as an excellent conversation starter, igniting discussions about travel experiences, bucket list destinations, and hidden gems around the world. Get ready to share your stories and inspire others to embark on their own adventures.

Product Specifications

Who needs this.

The Scratch The World ® Travel Map is a perfect fit for a wide range of individuals:

• Travel enthusiasts who want to track their adventures and create a visual representation of their journeys.
• Geography lovers who appreciate detailed maps and are curious about the world’s diverse landscapes.
• Families who want to educate their children about different countries, cultures, and geography.
• Anyone looking for a unique and stylish piece of wall art that sparks conversation and adds a touch of wanderlust to their surroundings.

Pros and Cons

While our Scratch The World ® Travel Map offers numerous benefits, it’s important to consider both the pros and cons before making a purchase:

• High-quality and durable materials that ensure longevity.
• XL size for unparalleled map detail and visibility.
• Interactive and fun scratch-off design to track your travels.
• Can serve as an educational tool for children.
• Creaseless delivery for a pristine product upon arrival.
• The XL size may not be suitable for small living spaces.
• The scratch-off coating may chip if not handled with care.
• Some customers may prefer a different map design or style.

FAQ’s

How big is the Scratch The World ® Travel Map? The map measures 23 (h) x 33 (w) inches, making it one of the largest scratch-off maps available.

Can I use a coin to scratch off the countries? Yes, a coin or any scratch tool can be used to reveal the countries you have visited.

Does the map include US states? Yes, the map features cartographic detail and includes US states, allowing for a comprehensive view of the world.

Is the map suitable for young children? Absolutely! The Scratch The World ® Travel Map is a fantastic educational tool for children to learn about geography and different countries.

How is the map delivered? Our maps are carefully rolled into a tube by our specialist map team in Minnesota to ensure a creaseless delivery.

What Customers Are Saying

Customer testimonials are a testament to the quality and value of our Scratch The World ® Travel Map. Here’s what some of our satisfied customers have to say:

• “I absolutely love this map! The detail is incredible, and scratching off the countries is so satisfying. It’s become a conversation piece in my living room.” – Emily S.
• “I bought this map as a gift for my daughter, and she couldn’t be happier. It’s a great way for her to track her travels and learn about the world at the same time.” – Mark L.
• “The map arrived in perfect condition, and the packaging was excellent. It was ready to display right out of the tube. Highly recommend!” – Sarah B.

Overall Value

The Scratch The World ® Travel Map offers exceptional value for travel enthusiasts and geography lovers alike. Its XL size, attention to detail, and interactive scratch-off design set it apart from other maps on the market. Whether you’re planning a trip, recording your travels, or educating young explorers, this map is a valuable asset. With its high-quality craftsmanship and stunning visual appeal, it’s a worthwhile investment for anyone with a passion for the world.

Tips and Tricks For Best Results

To make the most of your Scratch The World ® Travel Map, consider the following tips and tricks:

• Use a gentle touch when scratching off the countries to avoid chipping the coating.
• Keep a journal or log to document your travel experiences alongside the map.
• Mount the map in a prominent place to ignite conversation and inspire wanderlust.
• Involve your children in the scratching process to foster their curiosity and love for travel.
• Consider framing the map to protect it and elevate its appearance.

Final Thoughts

Product summary.

The Scratch The World ® Travel Map is an extraordinary product that combines cartographic detail, interactivity, and stunning design. Its XL size provides unmatched map detail, making it a must-have for travel enthusiasts and geography lovers. With the ability to scratch off visited countries, this map offers a personalized and engaging way to track your travels. Furthermore, its educational value and decorative appeal make it a versatile addition to any home or office.

Final Recommendation

If you’re in search of a unique and captivating way to document your travels and explore the world, look no further than our Scratch The World ® Travel Map. With its exceptional quality, XL size, and interactive scratch-off design, this map is unrivaled in its ability to inspire wanderlust and spark curiosity. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make your mark on the world, one scratch at a time. Order your Scratch The World ® Travel Map today!

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Visualise Where You Have Been with Our Digital Scratch Map

The Ultimate Travel Companion: Create Your Personalised Travel Map, Find Information for Your Next Destination, and Share Your Adventures with Our Digital Scratch Map

How many countries have you visited? Where are you planning to go next? No need to list or count them, just flag and visualise them in a map. Also, filter your memories by country or province and easily find the information you need for your next trip.

Main characteristics:

• Digital world scratch map to know what countries and provinces you have visited
• Automatic count of how many countries you have visited
• Colour-code your visited destinations and other places in your bucket list
• Find all the information you need by selecting the destination that interests you
• Share your digital map with the rest of the travel community

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Keep track of your trips and discover your next destination

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About MapScratched

MapScratched is a map of information for future adventures and a social platform to build and share your travel profile. MapScratched allows users to plan their trips faster by finding the information that they need about a trip by clicking on a specific country, as well as to visualise where they have been with a digital scratch world map. You can learn more about the story of MapScratched in Our Team

Top 15 Best Scratch Map Suitable for World Travelers

Track your journey by using the best scratch map ! In fact, these scratch maps that we listed will help you feel motivated to visit other places around the globe.

In this digital era, we can easily fulfill all of our needs as long as we are connected to the internet. It is also undeniable that many apps can facilitate you in finding the locations you want to visit, or marking locations that you have visited. However, there are still many people who prefer manual and analogous ways to fulfill their satisfaction. Furthermore, this analog-type will give you a pleasure that can not be presented by any apps.

In fact, one of the analog ways of enjoying your travel is to use a scratch map. It is a map designed so that users can mark and trace their journey. Moreover, there are many variations of scratch maps that you can adjust to your necessities.

Covered Areas

Based on the areas, scratch maps has several types, such as country-specific maps, continent-specific maps, and world maps.

• Country-specific maps usually contain country details, including landmarks, provinces, and some even include culinary information. This map is also suitable for you who will be traveling to a specific country. However, the minus point of this is that not every country’s scratch maps are available in the market;
• Continents-specific maps are containing detailed territories of countries, such as in Europe, America, or the Caribbean;
• World maps are more complex than the other two because it has a much broader area. However, the minus point of this map is the small size area, sometimes are not included in the map.

There are several map details that you can consider, such as:

• First, country or state flags as well as colors. Some scratch maps are providing flags details, others only providing different color for each state after you rub the foil;
• Second, a landmark. These scratch maps are mostly available in a country-specific map;
• Then, label. Some of the scratch maps are providing a border to differentiate each region, while others don’t provide it;
• Lastly, the scale. It will help you to determine how long you will be staying in a place since you know the exact area.

There are two types of map projections that you can take into consideration, that is:

• Mercator Projection

This type has a rectangular shape, and it will be making your map look full but the minus point is that the areas that are far from the equator, such as Canada , Australia , and other kinds of deviated from the latitude position. But, this map is travelers favorite;

• Robinson’s Projection

This type also has a pseudocylindrical shape that gives the illusion of a globe. Its curved and less distorted edges, this map looks rather blank at the edges.

There are several types of materials used to make scratch maps, and the most common are paper and plastic.

• Maps made of paper usually coated with foil and have a texture that is rather smooth and fragile. In fact, if you scratch too hard, it is easily damaged. This type is also more difficult to roll and easy to tangle;
• Not different from the characteristics of plastic in general, maps made from plastic are and very durable. It is easy to roll and more flexible than the paper one.

Some types of maps use a foil, which becomes too strong over time and makes it difficult to scratch and detach. So, it makes it easier to damage.

We know that plastic is a big enemy of the environment, so many materials for making scratch maps are not environmentally friendly. But some manufacturers make their products from recycled materials. You should be more observant while choosing the map products that you will buy.

Size is an important thing to consider because this will be affecting your way of packing during the trip. First, you have to know whether you want a map with a large size that fills the room, or small size map that is friendly to the size of your backpack. There are also three most common types of scratch map sizes, which are 32.5inch x 23.5inch, 17inch x 24inch, and 17inch x 11inch.

A small map is the best for those of you who change locations a lot because it’s easier to pack and doesn’t require a lot of space. But, if you want something more aesthetic, a large map is the best choice. It’s easier to scrapped than the small one.

Price is an important thing to consider because it will be affecting your travel budget. In fact, there are several price ranges to choose from:

• First is the cheapest. With prices ranging from $20 to $30. It is usually has a small size and made of paper;
• Then the medium price. With prices ranging from $30 to $40. This price is also the most common on the market, and it’s usually providing markers or scrubbing tools;
• Lastly, expensive, with prices ranging from $40 to $80. It has a larger size as well as a decorative design. Furthermore, with this price, you can get a map made of plastic, the best quality, and sometimes included the frames.

Accessories

Accessories usually include frames, foil scrubbers, a stylus for small-sized areas, microfiber, felt cloth, and travel markers. In fact, microfiber and felt cloth are used to eliminate tin foil shavings to keep the map neat.

Other Information

Some other information that you should know before buying are:

• A small area of the countries or small islands are sometimes not depicted on world maps;
• In addition, to remove the foil on the map, don’t use sharp things. You can use guitar picks or coins because this material has blunt edges;
• Dry your hands before touching, because sweaty hands aren’t good for the foil.

After knowing the important things that you should consider before buying, it is time to choose the type that you will buy.

Table of Contents

We have compiled 15 scratch maps from Amazon that you can choose

Note: Sequential numbers do not determine their rank.

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Pro’s and Con’s of Each Scratch Maps

1. travelbug – watercolor world scratch off map | us states and canadian province.

• Eye-catching package design.
• It also includes scratching tools.
• State borders are precisely marked.
• It weighs more than 1Kgs

2. JetsetterMaps – Scratch Your Travels | United States of America Watercolor Art Map

• Light in weight.
• Unisex design of packaging tube.
• Includes as well as packages.
• Scratching tools not included.
• The packages are temporary.
• Lastly, it’s small in size only.

3. Earthabitats – Scratch Off USA Map Poster

• 100% satisfaction warranty.
• It perfectly serves a lot of details.
• Various of scratching tools are included, as well as magnifiers.
• No detail information on the packaging style.
• Only available in the color of black.

4. Maps International – Scratch Off Map Of Europe

• Packaging tubes are included and crease-free delivery.
• It also uses high-quality materials.
• Across the world, delivery are also available.
• Quite heavy with 7 ounces weight.
• Scratching tools don’t include.

5. Luckies of London – UK Scratch Map

• High quality and easy to scratch material.
• Various size options.
• Heavy shipping weight (more than 1kgs).
• It can be delivered in several countries only.

6. Maps International – Scratch the World

• High-quality material.
• Detail information in each area.
• Crease free delivery.
• Quite heavy with 8.8 ounces weight.

7. Luckies of London LTD – Scratch Map Original

• Premium quality materials.
• Geographically details.
• Despite its large size, it’s an inexpensive product.
• Quite heavy with 9.8 ounces weight.
• No warranty.
• Scratching tools and packaging doesn’t include.

8. Luckies of London LTD – Scratch Off Map World Poster Deluxe Edition

• More details than the original version.
• Environmentally friendly material.
• Luxurious look.
• Inexpensive.
• Scratching tools and packaging tubes don’t include.

9. Scratchiez – Scratch Off World Map + Scratch Off USA Map Travel Poster | US States and World Country Flags Detailed

• It includes tube packagings.
• Every purchase got an extra US scratching map.
• 252 scratchable flags in the world.
• Lastly, it’s 100% satisfaction warranty.
• Scratching tools don’t include unless updating to a premium package.

10. W Wanderlust Maps – Scratch Off Map of the World + USA Map

• Scratcher tools are included, as well as stickers.
• It doesn’t include packaging.
• Minimum purchase is 4 items

11. Travellization – XL Scratch Off Map of the World with Flags

• Lifetime warranty.
• Extra large.
• Containing 196 country’s flags in the world.
• Lastly, perfect for nomads travelers.
• Scratching tools are not included unless updating to a premium package.
• Quite expensive.

12. Scratch Story Maps – Scratch Of Map of The World with States

• Accessories such as bags, erasers, stickers and magnifying glass are included.
• It’s also Inexpensive.
• It doesn’t include the packaging tube.

13. Earthabitats – Scratch Off World Map Poster

• Accessories such as scratching tools, memory stickers, erasers, and magnifiers are included.
• It doesn’t have tube packaging.

14. My Map – Gold Scratch Off World Map Wall Poster

• Stylishly designed tubes are included.
• 100% money guarantee.
• Accessories such as greeting card felt pins, buttons, stickers, a small cartoon cutout, and a guitar pick are included.
• It weighs more than 1Kgs.

15. Landmass Goods – Black Scratch Off World Map Poster with Flags

• Scratching tools and stickers are also included.
• The packaging is an eco-friendly triangular box.
• Without the discount is quite expensive.

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• May 7, 2023

Scratch Your Way to Adventure: The Magic of Scratch Maps

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If you are a traveller or someone who loves exploring new places, then you must have heard of scratch maps. Scratch maps are a popular tool among travellers, which helps them to keep track of the places they have visited. In this article, we will discuss what scratch maps are, how they work, and why people use them.

Scratch maps are world maps that are coated with a layer of gold foil that can be scratched off. The idea behind the scratch map is to scratch off the places you have visited, revealing a colourful and detailed map underneath. These maps are often used as a fun and interactive way to keep track of the places you have been to and also as a source of motivation to visit new places.

Scratch maps work on a simple principle. The map is designed with a layer of gold foil over each country or region. When you visit a new country or region, you can scratch off the corresponding gold foil layer, revealing a vibrant and colorful map underneath. The more places you visit, the more the map becomes colorful and detailed.

There are several reasons why people use scratch maps:

As a fun and interactive way to keep track of the places you have been to, offering a sense of accomplishment as you scratch off each country or region and provide a visual representation of your own personal travel history

They can serve as a source of inspiration and motivation, inspiring you to explore new places and travel to destinations you may not have considered before

As a great conversation starter and a way to share your travel stories with friends and family

They make for great decorative pieces, and are available in a variety of styles and designs, from classic world maps to maps of specific countries or regions, they can be hung on walls or displayed on desks, adding a touch of personality and colour to any room

Scratch maps are a fun and interactive way to keep track of your travel adventures. They offer a sense of accomplishment, serve as a source of inspiration, and make for great decorative pieces. Whether you are a seasoned traveller or just starting to explore the world, scratch maps are an excellent tool to help you keep track of your travel history and inspire you to explore new places.

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The Scratch The World® Travel Map is an extra-large poster-sized world map that features cartographic detail and a gold coating that can be scratched off to reveal a colorful and detailed political map underneath. Measuring 84 x 59 cm, it includes country and city details, hill shading, and state outlines on both the scratch coating and the mapping underneath. This scratch-off map is a great gift for travellers and young explorers and is delivered in a gift tube to ensure it arrives undamaged. Maps International is the Oxford-based company behind this product, with over 50 years of experience in cartography and a focus on high-quality finishes and design.

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The Global Walkabout Scratch Off Map is a deluxe travel-sized world map poster that features either a a black or white background with a gold foil coating that can be scratched off to reveal colourful country flags and information underneath. Made in the UK with sustainable paper and cardboard, this A3-sized scratch-off map measures 42.3 x 30 cm and is perfectly portable, making it an ideal poster for small rooms or for taking on your travels. The map comes beautifully packaged in a tube for neat storage and easy transportation, making it a great gift for any travel enthusiast. The recipient can record their travels country by country and scratch off the gold foil to show where they've been.

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With brilliant colors and lovely icons, our world scratch map allows you to reveal countries, landmarks and display your travel journey and progress.

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Life is just like an endless journey and travelling is an adventure that can COLOR OUR LIFE . But what is the best way to record our memorable moments during each adventure? If you're travelers or backpackers too,  this World travel scratch map is the best companion you could ever find when you're eager to explore the world . 

On Good Weather's world travel scratch map, you can scratch off the countries you've been to , the landmarks you've discovered as well as the traditional food and drinks you've tasted ! Or maybe drop some notes nearby to create a more visual travel itinerary yourself and plan for your next exciting trip with your personalized world scratch map.

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When you first get your Good Weather's world travel scratch map, you can start create your own scratch map by holding the dedicated scratch map pick, which allows you to scratch off the world travel scratch map gently without leaving any obvious scratch marks. 

You’ll be eager to get on the road for your next trip! Packed in a high quality tube, World Scratch Map is the ultimate tool for you or any dreamer you know to make travels fun and even more memorable and also inspire your next journey!

You can also hang up your map on the wall as a decoration. The scratch map size is only 70 x 50 cm, very light and portable. It comes in TUBE size which is so convenient for traveling and shipping. A warm reminder: The frame can be found in IKEA.

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Following the enormous success of the World Scratch Map , Luckies now bring you The Travel Edition . This miniature map (42 x 29.7cm) is still as cool as its predecessor but cuter in every way. It makes the best present for any globetrotter as the map (in its sturdy tube) fits into your rucksack without taking up too much valuable room.

The idea behind World Scratch Map: The Travel Edition is that you can take it with you as you journey round the globe and scratch off where you've been on route - all you do is scratch off the gold top foil layer of the place you have visited to reveal a brand new and wonderful world underneath.

Everyone intends to keep a log or a diary when they are voyaging but in reality you generally just forget, can't be bothered or get writers block. The World Scratch Map: The Travel Edition is the perfect way to keep a tally of where you've been, plus, flip it over and you have even more glorious things to fill in, map out and stick on. Amongst other things, the reverse side has a plain white map to allow you the opportunity to plot your route. You can also paste an image of yourself in the 'before' box and then 'after'. The perfect way to assess the tanning progression!

The World Scratch Map: The Travel Edition also has some top tips on it. For example, did you know that Bulgarians shake their heads from side to side to mean 'yes' and nod up and down to say 'no'? Did you know that cutting down a cactus in America carries a twenty five year prison sentence? Perhaps think twice about bringing home a prickly present for someone. One of the other quirks the map has is sections where you can jot down the music you listened to, the best friend you made and the top 10 highlights.

In short, the World Scratch Map: The Travel Edition is brilliant.

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Emergency responders are working to contain the two wildfires that prompted evacuations in southern New Mexico.

As of Tuesday, June 25, the Salt Fire and the South Fork Fire had spread over 25,500 acres:

• South Fork Fire: 17,556 acres; containment: 54%.
• Salt Fire: 7,947 acres; containment: 38%.

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The fire tracker provides a map with pinpoint locations of each fire and shows where red flag warnings are in effect, among other information. You can also click on each point to see detailed information on the fire in that area.

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New Mexico communities ordered to evacuate

The Village of Ruidoso, with a population of nearly 8,000, was placed under mandatory evacuation orders on June 18 as the wildfires rapidly spread and have caused property damage. However, full-time residents have been allowed to return to the area with a week's worth of food and drinking water. The village warned some homes may not have utilities, and a boil water advisory was put into effect Saturday, June 22

Two deaths have been reported  and over 23,000 structures have been affected. Portions of US Highway 70 and US Highway 48 have remained closed.

Tribal members who have been displaced outside of the Mescalero Apache Reservation due to the fires may contact the Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for assistance returning to the reservation. If stranded out of town at other evacuation sites, members may call the EOC at 575-464-9214 for more details. 

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• Cartographic detail world map with states: Scratch off travel map world destinations to reveal the colorful political map underneath. The the best mapping detail you will find for this scratch poster world poster. Featuring countries, cities, hill shading and state outlines on both scratch coating and mapping underneath.
• Premium quality: Printed on premium 170 gsm (grams per square meter) silk art paper with gold scratch poster coating, the scratch off travel map measures 11.69 (h) x 16.53 (w) inches.
• Unique gift: This scratch off map of the world is a great gift for your favorite adventurer to plan a trip on the world map wall poster then record their journey! Also the perfect gift to educate young explorers.
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The ultimate travelers map, scratch off the destinations you have visited and reveal the beautifully styled, up to date world map poster underneath. This world map makes a brilliant and unique gift for the travel enthusiast, allowing complete personalization of the world travel map to display a unique adventure.This concept map of the world is printed onto high quality silk art paper with a gloss coating, and the scratch off travel map works exactly like a scratch card - once the gold coating is removed it reveals the huge world map underneath. To scratch off the world map simply grab a coin and remove the coating over the destinations you have been lucky enough to visit. Not only are countries featured on the scratch off map, there are also cities shown on the top layer and the colorful, political world map underneath, allowing for more detailed scratching. The large wall world map measures 11.69 x 15.53 inches, and the frame is not supplied. Your world scratch off map is supplied in secure, protective packaging, rolled in a tube for crease free delivery and immediate display.

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Customers like the quality of the map. They mention that it looks good and is easy to scratch. Some say that the map is a really good scratch-off map with nice coloring.

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It was a little flight lie.

A woman realized every employee’s worst nightmare after she called in sick to catch a flight, only to run into her boss on the plane. She detailed getting “boss-ted” in a video with over 780,000 views on TikTok.

“Me taking a sick day from work only to end up on the same plane as my manager,” Grace, 23, wrote in the caption of the incriminating clip.

Accompanying footage shows Grace grimacing before cutting to a screenshot of blurred out messages between her and her boss, who is also pictured in the video with their face obscured.

The freelancer, who divides her time between Europe and her hometown of Bali, Indonesia, had reportedly needed to return to her motherland, Newsweek reported.

So the fibber informed her employers that she had a doctor’s appointment on that day, and would need to switch her work day, which was subsequently agreed upon.

Unfortunately, her attempt at “quiet vacationing” backfired spectacularly after she ran into her supervisor while boarding the aircraft.

“Long story short, I was waiting in the line and then I saw a familiar face coming to me which called my name,” Grace recalled, noting that her boss also often stays in Bali.

The boss was quick to ridicule her attempt to play hooky.

Upon recognizing her, the bemused manager quipped, “Oh, so this is hospital?”

The TikTok commentariat was mortified over her unlucky encounter with one writing, “I would throw myself off of the plane, not gonna lie.”

“I’d cry like a baby and give my resignation letter,” said another.

Fortunately, despite Grace’s initial shock, the pair ended up “laughing together” and “talking all the way to the airplane,” she said.

He even took the aforementioned photo of her looking mortified and sent it to her.

The errant employee didn’t disclose whether she faced any ramifications from her little “flight lie.”

However, she claimed in the TikTok comments that both she and her manager “ended up resigning” without specifying the reason.

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Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States

Distributed via the CDC Health Alert Network June 25, 2024, 2:30 PM ET CDCHAN-00511

Summary The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify healthcare providers, public health authorities and the public of an increased risk of dengue virus (DENV) infections in the United States in 2024. Global incidence of dengue in 2024 has been the highest on record for this calendar year; many countries are reporting higher-than-usual dengue case numbers . In 2024, countries in the Americas have reported a record-breaking number of dengue cases, exceeding the highest number ever recorded in a single year. From January 1 – June 24, 2024, countries in the Americas reported more than 9.7 million dengue cases, twice as many as in all of 2023 (4.6 million cases). In the United States, Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency (1,498 cases) and a higher-than-expected number of dengue cases have been identified among U.S. travelers (745 cases) from January 1 – June 24, 2024. In the setting of increased global and domestic incidence of dengue, healthcare providers should take steps including:

• Have increased suspicion of dengue among people with fever who have been in areas with frequent or continuous dengue transmission within 14 days before illness onset,
• Order appropriate diagnostic tests for acute DENV infection: reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction [RT-PCR] and IgM antibody tests, or non-structural protein 1 [NS1] antigen tests and IgM antibody tests,
• Ensure timely reporting of dengue cases to public health authorities, and
• Promote mosquito bite prevention measures among people living in or visiting areas with frequent or continuous dengue transmission.

Background Dengue is the most common arboviral disease globally. It is caused by four distinct but closely related dengue viruses (DENV-1, -2, -3, and -4). DENVs are transmitted through bites of infected Aedes species mosquito vectors. Infection with one DENV generally induces life-long protection against infection from that specific DENV but only protects against other DENVs for several months to years. Dengue is a nationally notifiable disease in the United States. Six U.S. territories and freely associated states are classified as areas with frequent or continuous dengue transmission : Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. In the rest of the United States, local transmission of DENV has been limited, with sporadic cases or small outbreaks in Florida, Hawaii, and Texas. However, confirmed local DENV transmission has also been reported by Arizona and California over the past two years.

Approximately one in four DENV infections are symptomatic and can be mild or severe. Symptoms begin after an incubation period of 5–7 days (range 3–10 days) and present as fever accompanied by non-specific signs and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, rash, muscle aches, joint pain, bone pain, pain behind the eyes, headache, or low white blood cell counts. Warning signs are specific clinical findings that predict progression to severe disease. Warning signs include abdominal pain or tenderness, persistent vomiting, clinical fluid accumulation (e.g., ascites, pleural effusion), mucosal bleeding, lethargy or restlessness, progressive increase of hematocrit, or liver enlargement >2cm. Severe disease, with associated severe bleeding, shock or respiratory distress caused by plasma leakage, or end-organ impairment, develops in 1 in 20 people with symptomatic dengue. Infants aged ≤1 year, pregnant people, adults aged ≥65 years, and people with certain medical conditions are at increased risk of severe dengue. Although a second DENV infection (i.e., with a different DENV from the first infection) carries a higher risk of severe disease than a first, third, or fourth infection, any infection can lead to severe disease.

Patients with symptoms compatible with dengue can be tested with both molecular and serologic diagnostic tests. All patients with suspected DENV infection should be tested with RT-PCR (i.e., a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)) or a NS1 antigen test, and also with IgM antibody test to confirm DENV infection. These tests can be considered regardless of the symptom onset date, although the test sensitivity of RT-PCR and NS1 antigen tests decrease after the first 7 days. IgG detection by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in a single serum sample should not be used to diagnose a patient with acute dengue because it does not distinguish between current and previous DENV infection. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved testing is available at public health laboratories and some commercial laboratories. State, tribal, territorial, and local health departments, and CDC can offer additional testing guidance.

There are no antiviral medications approved to treat dengue. Treatment is supportive and requires careful volume management. Appropriate triage, management, and follow-up remain the most effective interventions to reduce dengue morbidity and mortality. Expectant management of patients at high risk for severe disease and rapid initiation of a standardized fluid replacement strategy recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) can decrease mortality from 13% to <1%. In June 2021, the Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices recommended a dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia , for children aged 9–16 years with laboratory confirmation of previous DENV infection and living in areas with frequent or continuous dengue transmission such as Puerto Rico. While the vaccine is considered safe and effective, the manufacturer (Sanofi Pasteur, Inc., Paris France) has discontinued production citing a lack of demand. Vaccine administration will continue in Puerto Rico until available doses expire in 2026.There are no vaccines recommended for travelers, adults, or persons without a previous DENV infection.

Dengue cases resurged globally after the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, more than 4.6 million cases and 4000 deaths were reported in the Americas region. As of June 24, 2024, more than 9.7 million dengue cases have been reported in the Americas, twice as many as in all of 2023 (4.6 million cases). Dengue transmission peaks during the warmer and wetter months in many tropical and subtropical regions. Dengue cases are likely to increase as global temperatures increase. Higher temperatures can expand the range of the mosquitoes that spread dengue, as well as affect other factors that facilitate virus transmission like faster viral amplification in the mosquito, increased vector survival, and changes in reproduction and biting rates. U.S. summer travel often overlaps with the months of increased dengue activity in many countries. Epidemics in the Americas region increase travel-associated cases and limited local transmission in the continental United States. A higher-than-expected number of dengue cases (total of 2,241 cases, including 1,498 in Puerto Rico) were reported in the United States from January 1 – June 24, 2024. Public health authorities in Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency in March 2024 because of the high number of cases reported during the low dengue season. Healthcare providers should be prepared to recognize, diagnose, manage, and report dengue cases to public health authorities; public health partners should investigate cases and disseminate clear prevention messages to the public. The CDC is actively implementing several strategies to address the increase in cases of dengue in the United States, including:

• Launching a program-led emergency response, which was activated on April 8, 2024.
• Providing regularly scheduled monthly situational updates on dengue to partners, stakeholders, and jurisdictions.
• Expanding laboratory capacity to improve laboratory testing approaches.
• Collaborating with State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Health Departments to strengthen dengue surveillance and recommend prevention strategies.
• Educating the public on dengue prevention.

Recommendations for Healthcare Providers

• Maintain a high suspicion for dengue among patients with fever and recent travel (within 14 days before illness onset) to areas with frequent or continuous dengue transmission .
• Consider locally acquired dengue among patients who have signs and symptoms highly compatible with dengue (e.g., fever, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, aches, pains, rash) in areas with competent mosquito vectors .
• Order appropriate FDA-approved dengue tests (RT-PCR and IgM antibody tests, or NS1 and IgM antibody tests), and do not delay treatment waiting for test results to confirm dengue.
• Know the warning signs for progression to severe dengue, which include abdominal pain or tenderness, persistent vomiting, clinical fluid accumulation, mucosal bleeding, lethargy or restlessness, and liver enlargement.
• For people with suspected dengue who do not have warning signs and are not part of a population at high risk for severe dengue, consider outpatient management with close follow-up.
• Teach patients about the warning signs that may appear as their fever starts to decline and instruct them to seek care urgently if they experience any warning signs.
• Recognize the critical phase of dengue. The critical phase begins when fever starts to decline and lasts for 24–48 hours. During this phase, some patients require close monitoring and may deteriorate within hours without appropriate intravenous (IV) fluid management.
• Hospitalize patients with severe dengue or any warning sign of progression to severe dengue and follow CDC/WHO protocols for IV fluid management .
• Follow local guidelines to report dengue cases to state, tribal, local, or territorial health departments.

Recommendations for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Health Departments

• Use FDA-approved dengue tests. Ensure access to dengue testing for all patients with suspected dengue.
• Remind clinicians of the high risk of dengue among patients with fever who have been in areas with frequent or continuous dengue transmission .
• Remind clinicians that local transmission can occur in areas with competent vectors and to test patients with compatible illnesses even without a history of having been in an area with dengue.
• Inform healthcare providers and the public when locally acquired and travel-associated dengue cases are detected in the area.
• Report dengue cases to CDC via ArboNET , the national arboviral surveillance system managed by CDC and state health departments.
• Take the lead in investigating dengue cases and outbreaks.
• Consider targeted outreach about increasing dengue risk to healthcare providers more likely to identify dengue cases (i.e., travel medicine clinics, infectious disease physicians, or healthcare systems serving highly mobile populations such as migrant and border health clinics, and clinics with frequent travelers to areas with frequent or continuous dengue transmission) and messaging to populations at higher risk for dengue.

Recommendations for the Public

• Use Environmental Protection Agency-approved repellents during travel to and after returning from areas with frequent or continuous dengue transmission.
• Wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved pants and shirts.
• Use air conditioning and window screens when possible, to lower risk for mosquito bites indoors.
• Dump and drain containers that hold water to reduce mosquito egg-laying sites in your home and neighborhood.
• Seek medical care if you have a fever or have dengue symptoms and live in or traveled to an area with dengue outbreaks .
• If you plan international travel to a an area with frequent or continuous dengue transmission , protect yourself from mosquito bites during and after your trip.

For More Information

Healthcare Providers

• Clinical Testing Guidance for Dengue | Dengue | CDC
• Guidelines for Classifying Dengue | Dengue | CDC
• Clinical Features of Dengue | Dengue | CDC
• Dengue Case Management Pocket Guide | CDC
• Dengue During Pregnancy | Dengue | CDC
• Dengue Vaccine | Dengue | CDC
• Dengvaxia: What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know | Dengue | CDC
• Dengue | CDC Yellow Book 2024
• Dengue Clinical Management Course | Dengue | CDC
• Webinar: What Clinicians Need to Know about Dengue in the United States | CDC

Health Departments and Public Health Professionals

• Data and Statistics on Dengue in the United States | Dengue | CDC
• What You Can Do to Control Mosquitoes During an Outbreak | Mosquitoes | CDC
• ArboNET | Mosquitoes | CDC
• Dengue case investigation report | CDC
• Dengue Print Resources | Dengue | CDC
• Communication Resources | Mosquitoes | CDC
• Submitting Specimens for Dengue Virus Tests | Vector-Borne Diseases | CDC
• Preventing Dengue | Dengue | CDC
• Caring for a Family Member with Dengue | CDC
• Mosquito Control at Home | Mosquitoes | CDC
• Get Rid of Mosquitos at Home | CDC
• Your Infant has Dengue | CDC
• Areas with Risk of Dengue | Dengue | CDC
• Travel Health Notices | Travelers’ Health | CDC
• Find a Clinic | Travelers’ Health | CDC
• Pan American Health Organization. Epidemiological Update Increase in dengue cases in the Region of the Americas. https://www.paho.org/en/documents/epidemiological-update-increase-dengue-cases-region-americas-18-june-2024
• Wong JM, Adams LE, Durbin AP, et al. Dengue: a growing problem with new interventions. Pediatrics . 2022;149(6):e2021055522. DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-055522
• Paz-Bailey G, Adams L, Wong JM, et al. Dengue vaccine: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, United States, 2021. MMWR Recommendations and Reports . 2021;70(6):1–16. DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.rr7006a1 .
• World Health Organization. Disease Outbreak News; Dengue – Global situation. May 30, 2024.   https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2024-DON518

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Copa America result — Brazil 0-0 Costa Rica

• Brazil held to shock goalless draw by guest nation Costa Rica
• Costa Rica had 2 touches in Brazil’s box and 0 shots on target
• Marquinhos goal ruled out for offside after lengthy VAR check
• Colombia in Group D driving seat after 2-1 win over Paraguay

Something the USMNT has never achieved

Costa Rica have become just the third CONCACAF nation to keep a clean sheet against Brazil at Copa America, joining Mexico, who did so in 2001 and again in 2007, and Honduras, who also did so in 2001.

Vini Jr not trusted to go full 90 minutes

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Replaced by Endrick in the 71st minute, Vinicius Junior has now been substituted in each of the past six and 10 of the past 11 competitive games he has played for Brazil, dating back to the 2022 World Cup.

Group D outlook

With Group D's opening matchday in the books, let's take a look at the remaining fixtures.

Friday June 28

• Colombia v Costa Rica in Glendale, Arizona
• Paraguay vs Brazil in Las Vegas, Nevada

Tuesday July 2

• Brazil vs Colombia in Santa Clara, California
• Costa Rica vs Paraguay in Austin, Texas

Instant reaction to Brazil's draw with Costa Rica

The Athletic ’s Jack Lang, Stuart James and Thom Harris have broken down their takeaways from Costa Rica's defensive triumph against Brazil, looking at:

• Is deep defending the way to stop Brazil?
• Can Brazil feel aggrieved at the referee?
• What can Costa Rica take from this result?

Follow the link below to check out their talking points!

Brazil 0-0 Costa Rica takeaways: Brazilian frustrations as Costa Rica successfully parks the bus

Matches don't get more one-sided

Seven Brazilian players had an individual expected goals figure higher than Costa Rica's team total of 0.03.

Full match stats

Brazil 0-0 Costa Rica

• Expected goals: 1.66 - 0.03
• Shots: 19 - 2
• Shots on goal: 3 - 0
• Chances created: 15 - 0
• Saves: 0 - 4
• Possession: 74% - 26%
• Corners: 9 - 1
• Offsides: 3 - 0
• Fouls: 13 - 10
• Yellow cards: 1 - 2

Brazil aren't firing on all cylinders

Although they had been looking better lately, especially after the win at Wembley against England and the draw at the Bernabeu against Spain, Brazil are far from the level they should be at.

It is true that in a game like today's they would normally have won, but the reality is that they have not won any of their last five official matches, suffering two draws alongside three defeats.

At this point, Dorival Junior has not found the key.

Perfect stat to sum this match up

Brazil end the game with 50 touches in the opposition box.

Costa Rica? Two.

Group D standings

Here's how the Group D table looks after Brazil's failure to beat Costa Rica in their opening game.

• Colombia : 3 points, +1 goal difference
• Brazil : 1 pt, 0 gd
• Costa Rica : 1 pt, 0 gd
• Paraguay : 0 pts, -1 gd

FT: Brazil 0-0 Costa Rica

Costa Rica have done it! They frustrated Brazil all night long and have held on for a point. They rarely came close to threatening Brazil's goal but they'll be absolutely thrilled with this result.

Savio has impressed

90+3' Brazil 0-0 Costa Rica

Savio is staking a real claim for a starting berth on Friday against Paraguay. He's been incredibly positive, showing off quick feet, and should probably have an assist after bursting into the box and laying off for Bruno Guimaraes a minute ago.

Final Costa Rica subs

90+2' Brazil 0-0 Costa Rica

Costa Rica run some time off the clock by replacing Brandon Aguilera and Ariel Lassiter with Gerald Taylor and Joseph Mora.

FIVE minutes added on

90+1' Brazil 0-0 Costa Rica

Five minutes are added on to the end of the match.

Guimaraes is the latest Brazil player to miss a fantastic chance to finally score, firing over the target from close range.

Costa Rica clinging on

88' Brazil 0-0 Costa Rica

Sequeira comes out to claim a long ball forward but fumbles the ball after colliding with Rodrygo. Brazil have a great chance to finally break through but can't find the final ball.

Meanwhile, Mitchell has come back onto the pitch moments after being carried off injured.

Brazil desperate for a penalty

87' Brazil 0-0 Costa Rica

Rodrygo falls over quite easily under contact in the Costa Rica box and Brazil appeal for a penalty for at least the fourth time in this match.

Dorival Junior is absolutely beside himself on the touchline.

Brazil can't find a way through

85' Brazil 0-0 Costa Rica

Savio skips past a few defenders at the edge of Costa Rica's box before taking a shot that's blocked by Vargas.

Costa Rica are really starting to close in on a seriously unlikely clean sheet here.

Martinelli joins the fray

83' Brazil 0-0 Costa Rica

Brazil make their third change as Gabriel Martinelli replaces João Gomes.

Militao booked

80' Brazil 0-0 Costa Rica

Campbell dances past Militao and the defender responds by tripping him up, earning himself Brazil's first yellow card of the match.

Sequeira denies Arana!

79' Brazil 0-0 Costa Rica

A deflected cross comes to Arana at the edge of the Costa Rica box. He unleashes a powerful first-time shot that looks sure to finally break the deadlock in this match but Sequeira makes an remarkable diving save!