City guides

    Covent Garden coffee shop with two cups of coffee on tray with cake. Copyright@2024mapandfamily.com

    Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Covent Garden: by a local 2025

    By Map & Family

    March 25, 2024

    Bustling, stylish Covent Garden is in the historic heart of…

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    Things to do in June in London: a local’s guide

    By Map & Family

    February 28, 2024

    Planning a trip to London in June? Here’s a local’s…

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    May in London 2025: all you need to know by a local

    By Map & Family

    February 19, 2024

    What’s the weather like in London in May? And is…

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    April in London 2025: all you need to know by a local

    By Map & Family

    February 17, 2024

    It’s springtime, but is April a good month to visit…

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    Guide to Central London Neighbourhoods + Things to Do

    By Map & Family

    February 13, 2024

    Central London is the heart of the capital and the…

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    Russell Square London: garden, hotels + cafes to know

    By Map & Family

    January 24, 2024

    One of the capital’s traditional garden squares, Russell Square London…

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    Golden sunset in Cape Town. Copyright@sdepositphotos

    Sunsets in Cape Town: best beach, city + mountain views

    By Map & Family

    January 6, 2024

    A great Cape Town sunset is truly spectacular. As the…

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    How to Visit Southbank Christmas Market London: 2024

    By Map & Family

    December 9, 2023

    Combine festive fun with art, culture and scenic views at…

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    Fun things to do in London in winter: by a local

    By Map & Family

    October 15, 2023

    There are plenty of good reasons to plan a visit to London in Winter. Low season London has fewer crowds and is often cheaper too. Here are lots or fun…

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    Historical places in London: Horse Guards and the London Eye. Copyright@2023mapandfamily.com

    Awesome Historical Places in London: plus itinerary

    By Map & Family

    September 2, 2023

    If you’re a history lover like me London is a…

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    Whale leaping out of Atlantic sea near Cape Town in winter. Copyright Deposit Photos

    Try Cape Town in Winter: June to September secrets

    By Map & Family

    July 21, 2023

    Cape Town in winter is a chance to experience South…

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    View of Sea Point and Lion's Head from the ocean

    Sea Point, Cape Town: things to do, where to stay

    By Map & Family

    June 5, 2023

    Planning a trip to Cape Town and wondering where to…

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