City guides

    Why you Really Should Visit Budapest in November

    By Map & Family

    May 31, 2025

    Looking for a fun, unique and uncrowded European city break before Christmas? A weekend in Budapest in November offers cultural sights, festivals, fun things to do and delicious local food…

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    Best British souvenirs in London: the only list you need

    By Map & Family

    May 1, 2025

    This is the easiest london gift guide ever. Save or splurge on these unique British souvenirs from London. Whichever you pick they’ll make a lasting memento of your stay. Plus…

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    How to Find Affordable London Hotels with a View 2025

    By Map & Family

    April 6, 2025

    I love a hotel with a great view! Whether you’re on a weekend away or a business trip, a room with a view immediately makes your stay feel more special.…

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    ULTIMATE Guide to Day Trips from London by Train 2025

    By Map & Family

    March 19, 2025

    In just one or two hours from London you can explore medieval cities, seaside towns, ancient Roman baths or even hop across the Channel for lunch in Paris. And you…

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    Things to do in Sintra: how to plan your visit 2025

    By Map & Family

    March 15, 2025

    Just outside the city of Lisbon in Portugal lies fairy-tale Sintra, a cluster of flamboyant palaces gathered on the wooded slopes of the Sintra hills. It’s a jaw-dropping must-see if…

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    Traditional London food: overhead shot of white plate with a full English breakfast.

    London Food: 49 must-try dishes and where to eat them

    By Map & Family

    September 22, 2024

    A visit to the UK capital city isn’t complete without sampling some iconic traditional London food. But where to go? And what to eat? Here’s a Londoner’s guide to the…

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    In Piazza della Signoria: boutique hotel in Florence Italy

    By Map & Family

    September 7, 2024

    Looking for a boutique hotel in Florence Italy that won’t cost the earth? An historical building in a prime location that feels like a home from home? Check out In…

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    Where is Hot in September in Europe: 18 Sunny Places

    By Map & Family

    July 30, 2024

    The height of summer is past and now’s the time to make the most of sunny weather, warm seas and fewer crowds. So where is hot in September in Europe?…

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    Wimbledon Village restaurants: where to eat 2025

    By Map & Family

    June 20, 2024

    Wimbledon, in south west London, isn’t just famous for its Tennis Championships. With chic boutiques and the wide open spaces of Wimbledon common on its doorstep there’s no surprise that…

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    105 Things to do in London with Teens: by a local

    By Map & Family

    May 2, 2024

    Everything you need to know for a trip to London with teenagers.  105 things to do with family from essential landmarks to best London viewpoints, Harry Potter places to Sherlock…

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    Best pretty and historic cities close to London

    By Map & Family

    April 17, 2024

    Just an hour or two from London you can step into another world. The nearby cities to London include some of the most beautiful in England, packed with charm and…

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    10 Best European Cities to Visit in November

    By Map & Family

    April 8, 2024

    When summer’s glow has faded and spring seems a long way off, November is the perfect time for a reviving European city trip. So which are the best European cities…

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