Nice tutorial, but I still prefer doing it the way I currently do it by clicking on the small white text showing name of state and zone next to the little square icons, which drops down a list of names. If you click on a state it shows a map of all the zones connected by white lines showing how they all connect to each other so you can easily trace a route to where you want to go. I find this a much easier method, especially if you're not after a quest but simply just looking for a non-quest place you want to go which won't be marked on map or outer edge.
It's whatever works for each individual.You pointed out some good pointers for people that don't know.