Europe

    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 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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