Some ancient travelers even used written guides, or itineraries, to facilitate their journeys. These guides provided such information as distances between the various stopping places and descriptions of services that were available at such locations.
Daži no senajiem ceļotājiem, lai atvieglotu ceļošanu, pat izmantoja speciāli sarakstītus ceļvežus, kuros bija minētas tādas ziņas kā attālumi starp apmešanās vietām un pakalpojumi, kas tur pieejami.