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      • North Macedonia
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England, U.K Destinations

The Best 5 Easy Walks In The Peak District

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  • white villas with ornage roofs on green fileds with blue and white ocean backdrop, villas in Madeira
    Destinations,  Europe,  Madeira

    Best villas in Madeira for families

    May 7, 2021 / No Comments

    Villas in Madeira are surprisingly affordable for families travelling on a budget, especially when compared to other sunny European destinations. Self catering villas and apartments are a fantastic, value for money option for a Madeira family holiday. Staying independently is…

  • three children on stepping stones over a pond in a lush green park, Madeira Family holiday
    Destinations,  Europe,  Madeira

    Practical tips for a Madeira family holiday

    May 3, 2021 / No Comments

    We loved our two week Madeira family holiday. We discovered that Madeira is a beautiful island with stunning landscapes, packed with diverse attractions for all ages. Until recently, Madeira had a reputation as a destination for older travellers but things…

  • irrigation channel with earthen path alongside cutting through a green forest, hikes in Madeira
    Europe,  Madeira

    22 Essential Tips for Madeira hiking

    April 16, 2021 / No Comments

    Whether you are a novice or an experienced hiker, our essential tips for Madeira hiking will prove useful.  It does not matter if you are hiking in Madeira with kids or a solo adventurer, these tips will help you to…

  • girl in pink t shirt and brown trousers looking over a forest and lake, Costa Rica packing list
    Central America,  Costa Rica,  Destinations

    Things to do in Arenal, Costa Rica

    April 8, 2021 / No Comments

    There are so many once in a lifetime things to do in Arenal that it should feature on every visitors’ Costa Rica itinerary. This dramatic, tropical landscape offers fantastic wildlife and flora, adrenaline pumping activities as well as relaxing hot…

  • green hils with a brown path through it, conical volcano in background Costa Rica itinerary 10 days
    Central America,  Costa Rica

    10 days in Costa Rica Itinerary

    March 25, 2021 / 4 Comments

    This 10 days in Costa Rica itinerary includes the very best that Costa Rica has to offer. It follows part of the route we used to explore magical Costa Rica with kids.  However, like us, you will quickly discover that…

  • sandy beach with seaweed, white houses in distnace, things to do on the yorkshire coast
    England,  U.K Destinations

    Yorkshire Coast

    March 7, 2021 / 3 Comments

    The Yorkshire coast is, in my opinion, an underrated U.K holiday destination. Tourists flock to the Cornwall and Devon coastlines but the Yorkshire coast is less visited and yet it offers incredible diversity for visitors. The Yorkshire coastline offers something…

  • Planning Tips,  Resources,  Travel Tips

    Essential Airbnb Packing List

    February 24, 2021 / 1 Comment

    A self catering or Airbnb packing list is different to the usual holiday packing list. Knowing what to pack for an Airbnb can be the difference between a comfortable, safe stay and one that is not. We have used Airbnb…

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    Gifts For Mums Who Travel

    February 13, 2021 / 1 Comment

    Updated 03/12/21   Buying travel themed gifts for mums who travel (gifts for moms who travel for my U.S readers) shows that you have put extra thought and care into the gift. Travel themed gifts need to be practical, durable…

  • Family Gap Year

    When Is The Best Time To Travel The World?

    January 30, 2021 / No Comments

    Anyone who has ever dreamed of a round the world trip will have asked themselves the same question –  when is the best time to travel the world? Embarking on a round the world trip is normally dictated by how…

  • Iguazu with kids
    Family Gap Year

    Our Family Gap Year Frequently Asked Questions – And Answers!

    January 23, 2021 / 3 Comments

      When people discover that we completed a year long, round the world trip on a budget with three kids in tow, they are keen to ask questions about our trip.  The same questions pop up every time. Why did…

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We are Map Made Memories, a U.K based family of five suffering from incurable itchy feet who dream, plan and travel independently on a budget. We love the outdoors, warm seas, camping and all things train. 36 countries together and counting!

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