Train travel in Italy – all of your questions answered. Decide if you should use a train for your trip, learn how to purchase Italian train tickets, and get helpful tips for travel, including traveling by train in Italy with kids! Traveling by train in Italy is a beautiful way to see the country and […]
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Updated on November 10, 2023 Italy with teens – all you need to know to plan the perfect family trip to Italy with your teenager! Visiting the Colosseum with a baby in tow is memorable for mom and dad. Kids in a gondola winding down a Venetian canal in the evening makes a great photo
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Are you plotting out your Sicily road trip and trying to decide where to rent your car? Or maybe you’ve already decided you’re renting a car in Palermo but want to make sure you’re prepared for the pick up or drop off. Either way, I’ve got you covered! I’ve been renting cars and driving in
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Updated on January 15, 2024 One of the best ways to get your kids excited about a Sicily trip – tell them you’re going to walk on a volcano! It’s an exciting experience, even as an adult, especially if there’s active lava flow. Good To Know: Don’t worry – if there’s active lava flow, you
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Updated on January 15, 2024 While it’s a large port city, if you know where to go, Palermo is a child-friendly city sure to capture your child’s imagination with its pupi (puppets), putti (winged infants in artwork), and pastries! Older kids can soak up the history and multicultural vibe of the city in its monuments
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Updated on March 26, 2025 If you’re a soccer fan and you’re planning a visit to Italy, you may want to see a live soccer game in Italy. After all, Italy has some of the world’s best teams and most passionate fans. Attending an Italy soccer game gives you a glimpse into an important part
Updated January 21, 2025 You may have heard chit-chat online or from your well-traveled friends about the new ETIAS Visa Waiver Program. I know what you’re thinking – yet another document to worry about for your trip to Italy. You want to think about tasting wine at Tuscan vineyards, exploring Greek ruins in Sicily, and
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If you’ve been in popular Italian cities rubbing elbows with all the other visitors, take an easy train ride to the hilltop town of Orvieto, Italy. Located in between Florence and Rome, the town of Orvieto is a gem, but usually gets skipped over in favor of these Italian highlights. Perched on tufo (condensed volcanic
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Are you trying to decide whether or not to rent a car in Catania? Or perhaps you’ve already booked your car and just want to make sure your pickup and drop-off are smooth and stress-free. Catania is a simple and convenient place to rent a car for your Sicily trip. All major rental companies operate
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Updated on January 15, 2024 Have you added Cefalù to your family’s Sicily itinerary? Maybe you’re already in Sicily and you’ve climbed Mount Etna, explored Greek ruins, seen a puppet show in Palermo, and gorged on chocolate in Modica… and now you’re ready for some beach time! This seaside town on the northern coast of
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