Europe

    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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    Where is hot in April in Europe? 14 Sunniest Places

    By Map & Family

    January 13, 2024

    As winter’s cold sets in we start to yearn for…

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    Visiting Pompeii Italy: how to plan an unforgettable trip

    By Map & Family

    January 5, 2024

    Travel back to the time of the Romans at the ancient city of Pompeii, Italy, destroyed when the volcano Vesuvius erupted in AD79. Our guide includes top things to do…

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    Small blue and white boats in Fiscardo harbour. Copyright ©2019 mapandfamily.com

    Fun things to do in Kefalonia Greece + where to stay

    By Map & Family

    January 3, 2024

    We visited Kefalonia Greece in October to get to know the biggest of the Ionian islands at a peaceful time of year. We stayed in three very different villas on…

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    Paxos Greece: an unspoilt island getaway to remember

    By Map & Family

    January 1, 2024

    Tiny Paxos in the Ionian islands of Greece is a haven of brilliant blue seas and secluded bays.  It’s a place to relax with family and friends: swimming, sunning, exploring…

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    Fiscardo villa, view from terrace of pool, sunloungers and Fiscardo bay. Copyright ©mapandfamily.com

    Fiskardo Kefalonia: things to do, where to stay 2025

    By Map & Family

    December 18, 2023

    Imagine a Greek island village with a sophisticated edge. Fiscardo, Kefalonia has brightly painted houses overlooking a harbour where fishing boats bob beside luxury yachts. We think we’ve found one…

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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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    How to Visit the London Bridge Christmas Market: 2024

    By Map & Family

    December 7, 2023

    Take a winter walk on the banks of the Thames…

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    Best London Museums that are free: top tours + map 2025

    By Map & Family

    December 1, 2023

    No visit to London is complete without stepping into one…

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    Best British snacks, a selection of biscuit packets in a supermarket basket, Copyright@2023mapandfamily.com

    101 Best British Snacks that make Great Souvenirs

    By Map & Family

    November 13, 2023

    Next time you visit our capital city don’t forget to…

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