Europe

    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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    Christmas at Kew Gardens London: local’s guide

    By Map & Family

    October 10, 2023

    Take a twilight winter walk along a magical trail of sound and light.  Stop en route to toast marshmallows or sip a warming toddy.  To round off the year here’s…

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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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    Village of Barolo with surrounding rolling landscape. Copyright DepositPhotos

    Piedmont: a secret region of Italy you must see 2025

    By Map & Family

    August 27, 2023

    Beautiful Piedmont is one of Italy’s best kept secrets. The…

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    The Best Historic Old Pubs in Windsor and Eton: 2025

    By Map & Family

    August 24, 2023

    The town of Windsor on the outskirts of London is…

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    Bürgenstock Hotel & Spa: a Luxury Swiss Retreat

    By Map & Family

    August 15, 2023

    Looking for the ultimate hotel and spa experience? The sybaritic…

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    Showing the full length of the Windsor Long Walk and its avenue of trees. Copyright@2023 mapandfamily.com

    How to Visit the Long Walk Windsor Great Park: 2025

    By Map & Family

    August 14, 2023

    Steeped in 1000 years of history, Windsor Castle, on the…

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    A historic pub called The Elephant and Castle with a golden sign depicting an elephant. Copyright@2023 mapandfamily.com

    The Best Pubs near Royal Albert Hall: by a local 2025

    By Map & Family

    August 12, 2023

    If you’re going to a concert or a show at…

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    Official sign fixed to park railings showing direction of the Wimbledon Queue. Copyright@2023mapandfamily.com

    The Wimbledon Queue – is it worth it? 2025

    By Map & Family

    July 11, 2023

    The Wimbledon Queue is a phenomenon that’s grown up around…

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    Procida Island: a hidden Italian gem you’ll love 2025

    By Map & Family

    July 7, 2023

    The pretty island of Procida near Naples has some of the most colorful houses in Italy, yet surprisingly it is still a hidden gem. We hopped on the Naples Procida…

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    30 Things to do in Wimbledon London by a local 2025

    By Map & Family

    July 6, 2023

    Whether you’re visiting for the Tennis Championships, to browse the…

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    View of the turquoise sea and pale sand on south west coast beaches on Lefkada. Copyright@2023mapandfamily.com

    6 Lefkada beaches you won’t want to miss 2025

    By Map & Family

    July 5, 2023

    Sometimes called the Caribbean of Greece, the island of Lefkada…

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