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  • Destinations
    • Europe
      • Bosnia Herzegovina
      • Croatia
      • Iceland
      • Ireland
      • Italy
      • Madeira
      • Montenegro
      • North Macedonia
      • Russia
    • North America
    • Central America
      • Costa Rica
    • South America
      • Argentina
    • Asia
    • Oceania
      • Australia
      • New Zealand
      • Samoa
  • U.K Travel
    • England
    • Wales
    • Northern Ireland
  • Planning/Travel Tips
    • Planning Tips
    • Travel Tips
  • Camping
    • Camping tips and hacks
    • Camping gear for kids
  • Family Gap Year
  • Resources
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    Gifts for kids who travel

    November 24, 2021 / 2 Comments

    Gifts for kids who travel can be a practical item to bring on future trips or something to inspire wanderlust during non travel times. The list below is based on products our kids have actually used and benefited from on…

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    Family Gap Year,  Resources,  Travel Tips

    Why you should try carry-on only travel – and how to do it

    September 30, 2021 / No Comments

    When people heard we were planning to take a family gap year with our three children, many of them thought we were crazy.  But they learned we were going to travel hand luggage only, I think it confirmed their suspicion!…

  • 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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    Resources

    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…

  • Resources

    Review – Family Passport Holder from My Tribe Travel

    April 13, 2020 / No Comments

    I haven’t used a passport holder in years as I have not found a product that I like or which suits our family of five. So I was excited to test the Family Passport Holder from My Tribe Travel which…

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    Gifts For Map Lovers

    October 21, 2019 / 2 Comments

    Updated November 2021   Gifts for map lovers (like myself!) can be more than just an item for the bookshelf. I wear map jewellery, have map wall art, map decorations and a ton of map themed accessories. Maps inspire wanderlust…

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    Family Gap Year,  Resources

    Why you should choose a Cabin Max backpack

    October 3, 2019 / No Comments

    Updated December 2021   I have used Cabin Max backpacks and bags for over 10 years and love them. My cabin backpack has endured travel on planes, trains, buses and boats all over the world and in the U.K. It…

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    Why And How We Travel

    October 3, 2018 / No Comments

    Travel is not for everyone. Not everyone enjoys it and not everyone is able to do it. Despite many articles and blogs saying travel is possible, for some people it just isn’t – whether due to health, financial reasons or…

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About Us

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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