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 London’s West End. Visit for the luxury shopping or the crafts market, the theatre, the ballet or just to soak…

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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 guide to everything you need to know from temperatures in London in June to seasonal events and what to pack.…

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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 May a good time to visit the UK’s capital city? It’s springtime in London but should you pack raincoats, woolly…

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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 London? Here’s an insider’s guide: from seasonal things to do and events in the capital to what April weather in…

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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 area that contains many of the most popular London attractions. London city centre is made up of a collection of…

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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 is really worth a visit. Right next door to the British Museum it has a leafy public garden with a…

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    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 sun goes down the sky lights up in glowing shades of red and orange, even violet. And there are plenty…

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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 the Southbank Christmas Market this December in London. Along the banks of the River Thames by the Southbank Centre enjoy…

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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 treasure trove. This is a city with 1000 years of history in its streets and every century has left stories…

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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 Africa’s stunning city by the sea in a different light. With fewer crowds, lower prices and cooler temperatures than in…

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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 stay? Check out Sea Point, a popular beachfront neighbourhood that’s close to the city’s attractions and famous for its stunning…

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