Scratch-off world map > An original decorative idea
25 July 2024
Everyone has something at home that serves as wall decoration. A painting, a poster, a poster, or whatever. But as travelers, there are certain decorative accessories that are much nicer than others. This is the case of the famous scratch-off world map that I recently discovered it on Infolites.fr ! Come on, let me tell you a few words!
What is a scratch-off world map?
There scratch world map is none other than a sort of poster on which a planisphere is represented. It has the particularity of being scratchable, in other words, the different parts of the planet (continents, regions, cities, etc.) can be scratched. This scratching allows the scratched country or area to appear in another color and to stand out.
What’s the point ? How it works ?
So honestly, it’s not a travel accessory that will serve you during your travels, it’s really decoration. Even if it can decorate your camper van for example. The scratch-off world map is more useful as a souvenir. You scratch the countries or places you visited on the planet when you returned from your trip. It’s an original way to remember or display your different journeys around the world.
The different existing models!
There are several models of scratch-off world maps, large and small, rectangles and squares, in the form of posters and in the form of a globe, in very precise and detailed versions as well as in minimalist versions or in colors such as in black and white.
How to choose your scratch-off world map?
It’s a decorative accessory so in concrete terms there aren’t really any specific purchasing criteria. This will mostly be a question of taste. But remember as said above that there are several different models. So, for your part, look at what you like in terms of size, style of scratching, precision before and after scratching, and aesthetics.
What price to buy?
On average, the scratch world map will cost you €25. Below you will have a card that is a little too small, often of very average quality, etc. Beyond that, you will have high-end. Some so-called luxury versions can easily reach €50. It will therefore depend on your budget, but above all on your desires.
How to scratch your card?
It’s quite simple, especially if you know the scratch tickets to play. It happens the same way. With your nail, a coin or other, you just have to scratch the desired areas on the card. So letting it appear in a new color etc.
Where to display the scratchable world map?
Personally, I would put it in an office, but it can go very well in a bedroom or living room. This will depend on the size of the said scratch-off world map and where you want to display it. It’s a nice travel decoration, so you can clearly put it anywhere.
How do I decorate my card in addition to scratching?
Because yes, you can also decorate your scratch-off world map. That is to say that after scraping the desired area, you can decorate it, for example, with photos taken in the country while traveling. Even if for this there are cork world maps which in my opinion are more suitable.
Where to buy the best card?
The Internet is the best solution in my opinion, because it offers much more choice, whether in terms of sizes, aesthetics or prices. But we also find them in stores, at Cultura for example, at Nature et Découverte and depending on the season, sometimes in Gifi type stores.
An ideal gift!
If the scratch-off world map you are going to buy is not for you, know that it is an excellent gift idea. For your traveling friends, your loved ones, acquaintances etc. Whether it’s for a birthday, Christmas or any other occasion, it’s sure to please, because it’s pretty, it looks nice at home, and it reminds you of travel!
Are you attracted by the scratch-off world map?
