How to decide whether to bring your car seat to Italy or rent or buy one here; how to install car seats in Italy; European and Italian car seat laws and standards; and all of your Italy car seat questions answered! If you’re planning on visiting in Italy with small children, you’ve probably thought about […]
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Colfosco is a piccolo (small) village in the Dolomite mountains in northern Italy. Colfosco may be tiny, but it packs a punch in the winter (skiing, anyone?) and the summer (gorgeous hikes and heart-racing bike rides). Colfosco sits between the epic hairpin turns of Passo Gardena and the bustling ski/hike/bike town of Corvara in Badia.
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Ciao! If you’re thinking about hiking to the Cascate del Pisciadù, check out this mini guide that will explain: I’m a mom in Italy who’s been in love with the Dolomites since I first set foot in the area in 2004. I’m back every year, now with my three small boys. We’ll take you along
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Updated March 2, 2026 If you’re busy packing for your Italy trip, don’t forget to ‘pack’ your mobile phone with these apps that will make your vacation smooth and fun! I’m a mom in Italy, a vacation planner, and a former cycling and hiking guide. I spend a lot of time traveling around Italy and
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Are you trying to decide if you should visit San Cassiano as part of your Dolomites itinerary? While San Cassiano isn’t as well-known as some of the other towns and villages in the area, it’s definitely worth a visit for its gorgeous setting and Ladin culture. And, it makes an excellent base for exploring the
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Ortisei, Italy is a riverside village with a delightful pedestrian center in the Val Gardena in the Dolomites. It makes a great base for hiking or skiing in the Dolomites, and it’s also an excellent place for: You may want to check out 20 Favorite Things to Do in the DolomitesAlpe di Siusi or Seceda
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Updated on January 20, 2025 Whether you’re heading to San Cassiano for an afternoon visit, or you’ve decided to make the tiny village your base for exploring Alta Badia, you’ve made a good choice! San Cassiano, the tiny village with less than 1000 full-time residents, is a perfect spot for families. You can hike, bike,
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Ciao! When you think of Italian culture, you probably think of pizza, Italians using hand gestures and saying “mamma mia!,” and people riding Vespas past the Colosseum. All of those things do happen, but Italy is famous for so much more! Italy has produced or is home to some of the world’s most amazing Insieme
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I love hanging out in Taormina as much as anyone. Who doesn’t like the colorful, lively resort town? Highlights include visiting the Teatro Greco (Greek Theater), shopping along Corso Umberto, lounging at the Isola Bella pebbly beach, and having an evening aperitivo in town. If you’ve got itchy feet and are looking for a day
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Updated on January 15, 2024 If you’re here, you’re trying to decide which area to visit – Alpe di Siusi or Seceda. I’m often asked this question, and my easy response is… both! Both Alpe di Siusi and Seceda are spectacular and worth a visit while you’re exploring the Dolomites. I’ve been visiting the Dolomites
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