Raise your hand if you’re in need of a vacation! Wanderlust has gotten the better of us here at the Directory of Illustration, so we’ve put together a list of our Top 15 Map Illustrations to help us to dream about faraway places.

Take a tour around the world with these innovative map illustrations—from the sunny coast of Los Angeles, to the bustling streets of London, all the way to Cape Town, South Africa! Enjoy browsing through these beautiful destinations, and perhaps one will inspire you to take a well-deserved trip….

Click on each image below to explore the artist’s portfolio.

Gijón, Spain

 

Los Angeles, California

 

Paris, France

 

Transylvania, Romania

 

China

 

Ancient Greek-style map

Asako Masunouchi | Represented by Agency Rush

 

London, England

 

Brazil

Dominic Trevett | Represented by Debut Art

 

Melbourne, Australia

 

World Map

 

Cape Town, South Africa

Jane Webster | Represented by Debut Art

 

Cape Cod Bay, Atlantic Ocean

 

Adriatic Coast, Italy

 

Ireland

 

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Antoine Corbineau | Represented by Folio Art