Updated on January 15, 2024 Are you thinking of visiting Monopoli with your kids? Whether for the day or as your base for a week of exploring Puglia, Monopoli is an excellent destination for a family visit. I’ve been visiting Puglia with kids since 2004 (with clients’ children and now my own), and Monopoli is […]
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Are you looking for a place to call casa (home) while visiting Puglia? Or, maybe you just want to know how to spend a day or two visiting Monopoli. Either way, keep reading for my tips and advice for exploring Monopoli and making the most of your time in the small city in Puglia’s Valle
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You’ve likely seen a photo of Lama Monachile and wondered, where is that gorgeous beach? It’s in Polignano a Mare in Puglia, and the town is worth a stop for the day. I first visited in 2004, and the town has grown so much in the last couple of decades, but in a way that’s
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Updated on January 15, 2024 If you’re planning a trip to Puglia with your family, make sure Polignano a Mare is part of your itinerary. With its famous beach, whitewashed lanes and piazzas, and excellent gelato, it’s worth a stop! I’ve been visiting Italy since 2004, as a guide, vacation planner, and now mom of
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Updated on January 15, 2024 Helpful tips for choosing the right kids shoes for Italy – for your baby, toddler, or younger child. Based on my experience guiding families and helping them plan trips to Italy since 2004 and exploring Italy with my own three kids. You’ve booked your flights, decided on your Italy itinerary,
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Updated February 2, 2025 Intro – been walking Italian streets since 2003 as a solo traveler, guide, and now a mamma of three. I’ve walked from north to south: If you’re here – great! You know how important shoes are for a vacation. I’ll walk you through: Why listen to me? Besides my years of
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Updated on July 18, 2025 Are you heading to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Matera’s Sassi and the Rupestrian Churches? Are you trying to decide whether or not to stay in a cave hotel in Matera? Before you book, read through these 9 things to know based on my travels to Matera along with
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Updated on January 15, 2024 Are you planning on visiting Matera with your kids but are overwhelmed with all of the things to do? Do you need help deciding where to stay in Matera with your kids? I get it – it’s kind of a confusing place – but I’ll help clear things up below
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Are you traveling to Italy this summer and wondering if there are any summer camps your kids can participate in? Or maybe you’re an Italian resident and you’re exhausted searching for a summer camp for your child. Unfortunately, most summer camps in Italy are advertised by word-of-mouth, paper flyers handed out at school or a
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Did you just book your rental car and now want to do a little prep work before you hit the road in Puglia? Or, are you wondering how the driving in Puglia compares to other Italian regions you’ve driven in, like Tuscany or Sicily? I first drove into Puglia in 2004 and I’ve happily returned
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