city break

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

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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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    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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    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 to the London Bridge Christmas Market. Known as Winter by the River, you’ll find it on the south side of…

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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 of its world-class museums. From art to architecture, dinosaurs to design icons, there’s a gallery here for you. And as…

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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 forage for some quintessential London snacks to bring home with you. A selection box of biscuits, indulgent bars of chocolate…

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

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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 Piedmont region of Italy lies to the north west of the country and it’s one of the most important wine…

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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 famous for its castle, a working royal palace and the much loved home of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.…

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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 outskirts of London, is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. It’s also a working royal palace. The…

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