Are you plotting out your meals for your upcoming trip to Bolzano? Maybe you’re wandering around Bolzano, trying to choose a restaurant for dinner. Either way – I’ve got you covered with my list of Bolzano restaurants. There’s something for everyone: We’re a family of five based in Tuscany, and we’re always happy to dine […]
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Updated on January 15, 2024 Have you seen photos of the Dolomites and want to ride your bike there…. But you’re daunted by the challenge of the epic climbs? Well, I’ve ridden almost all of the Dolomites passes and the scenery is spectacular, the riding is incredible, and it’s tough! If you’re not in amazing
Updated on March 24, 2025 Are you coming to the Dolomites with your kids and trying to figure out which hikes to do? Has Seceda been popping up in your internet search of ‘best hikes in the Dolomites?’ Maybe you already know you want to explore Seceda but you’re not sure if there are any
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Updated on January 15, 2024 I don’t throw out the ‘Italy’s Most Family-Friendly Lake’ title easily. After all, Italy has Lake Garda – a gorgeous lake with plenty of activities for kids. But, after I recent visit with my three young kids, I can say that this gorgeous lake tucked into the Brenta Dolomites gets
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When you think of Italian Lakes, you probably immediately picture the Italian Lakes District in Northern Italy and its famous lakes – Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore, Lake Iseo, and Lake Orta. While those lakes are gorgeous and definitely worth a visit, Italy is home to over 1500 lakes, and many of
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Updated on January 15, 2024 If you’re in Sicily’s Val di Noto with your family, don’t miss a stop in the historic center of Ragusa Ibla – the older, lower part of Ragusa. Yes, I know it’s tough with so many amazing places for kids in the area like Modica (tasting chocolate!), Scicli (exploring caves!),
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I’m often asked if we have Uber in Italy. After all, wouldn’t it be convenient to just pull up the Uber app on your phone in Milan and catch an inexpensive ride across town? Well, yes, it would be nice, but the Uber ride hailing app that you know and love doesn’t exist in Italy.
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Updated January 14, 2025 I’ve been visiting the Dolomites annually since 2004 in many ways: Each trip includes some time on the UNESCO World Heritage site of Alpe di Siusi, one of the most gorgeous parts of the Northern Italian mountain area. Fun Fact: Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm in German, Mont Sëuc in Ladin)
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Updated on January 15, 2024 Are you looking for a family-friendly place to stay on your trip to Lake Garda? Do you need a home base for your family’s visit to Gardaland? Camping Bella Italia could be the perfect place for your family. It’s not for everyone, and if you’d asked me a few years
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Updated January 15, 2024 Are you trying to decide if you should bring your kids to Gardaland while you’re in Italy? Or maybe you’re set on visiting but are looking for some helpful tips for your visit? Either way, I’ve got you covered. Our family just returned from another trip to Gardaland and we had
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