Quick message...

I like using Modrana, it is well-done, but (on principle) I dislike having too many software layers (such as Python, non-GTK GUI, and such). Besides, vector data is so much more usable for maps (tiles are best left for satellite-aerial images).

Hence, I am considering trying out Navit and Marble. Marble is good because it has GTK-based interface, offline routing and can display planet as globe, not just flat map. Navit is good because it has vector data-rendering, offline routing and GTK GUI, and is highly configurable (even 3D view?).

I am quite tired of having:
1. mixed GUIs (GTK, Qt, Python, QML, et cetera);
2. map as raster data (when it is vector data); raster should only be used for aerial and such.

Best wishes.