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The Wimbledon Queue – is it worth it? 2025

07.11.2023 by Map & Family // Leave a Comment

The Wimbledon Queue is a phenomenon that’s grown up around the most famous tennis tournament in the world. As athletes compete for a share of the £44 million prize fund, thousands of fans queue for hours, even days, for the chance to buy tickets to watch the play. But is it worth the effort to […]

Categories // Days out in London, Europe, Real Family Travel Stories, Uncategorized

6 fun Gaudi buildings to see in Barcelona Spain

03.09.2019 by Map & Family // 14 Comments

You can’t visit the beautiful Spanish city of Barcelona without spotting the unique buildings of Antoni Gaudi. Colourful, curvaceous and creative they won’t fail to stop you in your tracks. Gaudi’s buildings are a highlight of any Barcelona itinerary so here are our five family favourites from a Gaudi tour of Barcelona with teens.

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Categories // City break, Europe, Family Adventures, Real Family Travel Stories, Short Breaks, Uncategorized Tags // Barcelona, city break, culture, Europe, history, sightseeing, teens

Top interrailing tips for teenagers planning a summer trip to Europe

07.01.2018 by Map & Family // Leave a Comment

When school exams are over many UK teens plan a summer trip with friends around Europe using an interrail train pass. It’s often their first holiday without family and is a great opportunity to explore before going to university or starting work. Here are our top tips for families whose teens will be interrailing this summer from how to plan your route, the pros and cons of interrail seat reservations and the best backpacks for interrail. Read more

Categories // Family Adventures, Real Family Travel Stories, Uncategorized Tags // city break, culture, Europe, self-catering, sightseeing, summer, teens

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