Updated January 8, 2025 It’s the heart of winter in Italy, and it’s cold, wet, and the skies and generally grey. But, if you can handle the weather, Italy in January is a perfect time if you’re looking for lower prices and fewer crowds. It’s also the best month (along with February) to head to […]
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Are you planning a trip to Tuscany with your family and want to add Siena to your list? Our family lives nearby and our kids love spending the day wandering around its streets, climbing the Torre del Mangia, and looking for their favorite Palio contrade (neighborhoods). If you’ve already visited Florence, and you’re looking for
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On a visit to the area, we stopped in at the Lamborghini Museum (MUDETEC) at the special request of my Lamborghini-obsessed son. Admittedly, I wasn’t overly enthused, but I walked out with a much greater appreciation for the brand, and we were wowed by the supercars on display and the digital displays in the museum.
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A close look at the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena and the Ferrari Museum and Factory in Maranello, an honest review of both, and help in deciding which one to visit on your trip to Italy’s Motor Valley! If you’re like me and have car enthusiasts in your family, you’ll want to make a stop
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My kids had been asking to see the Italian car museums, so we hopped in the car and spent some time exploring the area. We used Modena as our base and although it’s tiny, it had enough to keep the little ones interested for a few days. Modena, one of Italy’s foodie towns, is a
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Updated January 20, 2025 Ortisei makes a great base for exploring the Dolomites with your family. It’s relatively easy to get to, it’s gorgeous, and it has everything you need if you’ve got little kids (or big kids!) with you. Although pretty much everywhere in the Dolomites is kid-friendly, Ortisei is a favorite of ours
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Updated January 14, 2025 When I tell my kids we’re heading to the Dolomites, they remind me that the first thing they want to do is take the gondola up to Alpe di Siusi. And I don’t argue – I’m also happy to head up to Europe’s largest alpine plateau for a day of hiking,
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Updated January 10, 2025 Whether it’s your first time driving in Italy, or you’re back for your annual vacation, it’s always helpful to read about Italian road rules and norms so that you’re prepared to drive on Italian roads, with Italian drivers. I’ve been driving here since 2003 – as a travel guide, tourist, and
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Are you daydreaming about your family trip to Italy…but you’re not exactly sure how to guarantee it’s kid-friendly? Have no fear! Italy is one of the most child-friendly countries in the world, and there’s plenty to do here to keep kids of all ages interested and entertained for days, weeks, months, and yes, even years
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Ciao! Are you contemplating taking your kids on a gondola ride in Venice but aren’t exactly sure what it entails? Perhaps you’ve always dreamed of a romantic gondola ride with your partner but aren’t sure if you should attempt it with your little ones along for the ride. Either way, I hope I can help
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