to make a place famous or well-known · to bring attention to a place
Imagine you've discovered an amazing little town or a hidden restaurant during your travels! 🤩 This expression is perfect for talking about how a specific event, attraction, or even just your glowing review, can make a previously unknown place suddenly popular.
When would you use 'to put [place] on the map'? A. 🗺️ When you are looking at a travel map to plan your next destination. B. 🏞️ When a town starts bustling with tourists thanks to a newly discovered natural landscape. C. 📍 When you mark a specific location on a map to explain a direction to a friend.
💡 **Pro-tip:** You can use this phrase when discussing a new tourist attraction, a cultural festival, or even a local business that's attracting lots of visitors. For example, 'That new art gallery really put our small town on the map for tourists!' It implies a significant increase in recognition!