Updated January 8, 2025 Völs am Schlern is our family’s favorite base for visiting the Dolomites in Italy. I first visited in 2004 for work, and I’ve returned every year since, for both work and play. Our family loves this tiny village at the base of the Schlern for its: Good To Know: You’ll hear […]
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First off, you may be going back and forth on whether you should attempt a Florence to Venice day trip. It is quite a trek from the Renaissance City to La Serenissima. Is it worth traveling from Florence to Venice and back in one day? YES, if that’s all the time your itinerary allows and
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Scicli, Sicily – say that 10 times fast! Scicli, pronounced SHEE-klee, is one of the Val di Noto baroque towns, but it’s less visited than Ragusa, Noto, or Modica. The town has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002, and it gained recognition as a set for the popular 90’s television series,
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Updated on January 8, 2025 Italy is one of the most incredible places in the world to travel with children! Here’s why: In one country, you’ll find incredible: I live here with my three kids and I’ve been traveling throughout Italy with them since 2014. I also spent over 10 years traveling with families in
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Castelrotto (aka Kastelruth), loved by Italians and visitors, is one of the Borghi più belli d’Italia (one of Italy’s most beautiful small towns). The village is set in a gorgeous spot with a view of the Sciliar range, and the tiny center is made up of cobblestone lanes, piazzas with cafes, and some gorgeous frescoed
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Are you looking for a printable Italy train map so you can highlight train routes for your upcoming trip to Italy? If so, great choice! Traveling by train in Italy can be a fun and beautiful way to see the country and it’s often the quickest and most inexpensive way to get to your destination.
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Updated on January 20, 2025 Castelrotto (aka Kastelruth in German, Ciastel in Ladin) is one of the prettiest and most charming villages in the Dolomites, thanks to its frescoed buildings, cobblestone center, and dramatic mountain scenery. It’s been one of the Borghi Più Belli d’Italia (Most Beautiful Villages in Italy) since 2019. I’ve been visiting
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Are you planning a Dolomites road trip? Or maybe you’re basing yourself in a couple of mountain villages and want to move around the UNESCO World Heritage Site by car. Get ready for some dramatic mountain scenery, epic roads, and spectacular destinations. With your own car, you may want to visit: Plus, you’ll be able
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Updated January 8, 2025 If you’re planning a visit to the Dolomites with kids, I highly recommend using the fairytale village of Fiè allo Sciliar (Völs am Schlern, in German) as a base for all or part of your trip. I first visited in 2004 as a cycling guide, and I’ve continue to return (at
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You’ve likely seen or heard about Tuscany’s most famous hot springs – the Saturnia hot springs (aka the Cascate del Mulino, Cascate del Gorello). They’ve been on plenty of ‘hot’ lists in travel magazines and you’ve probably seen them on your social media feeds. They are gorgeous and photogenic – but are they worth a
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