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July 2026
How to Follow Travelers and Explore Shared Maps
Discover how to connect with fellow travelers, explore their shared maps, and save exciting new destinations.
Key Takeaways
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Follow other travelers and discover their favorite places through shared maps.
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Control your privacy with public or private profiles and manage follow requests.
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Save interesting pins from other users' maps directly to your own library.
Peel The Map is not just an app for organizing your own travels, but also a social platform to connect with fellow travelers. You can follow users with similar interests, explore their shared maps, and discover new places to add to your collection.
1. Your Public Travel Profile
Every user has a profile with a username, photo, bio, and travel statistics. You can customize your profile from the Profile screen, choosing a photo and username that represents you. The profile also shows your follower and following counts.
2. Following Other Travelers
You can follow other users to stay updated on their travels. The follow system lets you manage public and private accounts (with pending requests for private profiles). Data syncs instantly for complete reliability.
3. Exploring Shared Maps
The shared map view lets you explore another traveler's map in detail. You can view pins in list or map mode, filter them by tags, sort by name, date, or proximity, and view attached photos. It's a fantastic way to discover new places through the eyes of fellow travelers.
4. Saving Pins to Your Library
When exploring a shared map and finding a pin you like, you can save it to your library with a single tap. The pin is copied with all its information (name, description, photos, coordinates) and you can edit it or add it to your collections.
5. Finding New People to Follow
The Search screen lets you find users by username. Additionally, a suggestion system recommends popular travelers and users with similar interests, helping you expand your travel network.
6. Privacy Controls
You can set your profile to private, requiring users to send a follow request to see your map. You can also block specific users to prevent them from interacting with your profile. Notifications alert you of new follow requests and acceptances.
7. Building a Travel Community
Combining all these features, Peel The Map lets you build a community of travelers to share experiences, discover new places, and get inspired for your next adventures.
FAQ
Can I keep my map completely private?
Yes, you can set your profile to private. Only users you approve will be able to see your maps and collections.
What happens when I follow another traveler?
When you follow a user, you receive a notification when they share new pins. You can explore their shared map view, view pins in list or on the map, and save interesting ones to your own library.
Start planning your travels with Peel The Map
Download the app for iOS and Android to save places, organize trips, and map your memories.
App Store
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