Updated on December 21, 2023 Are you taking a family vacation to Italy? Or perhaps you’re learning Italian at home and your child wants to learn some too! No matter what – if you’ve got little ones who want to learn some Italian, you’ll want to check out these 10 Basic Italian Phrases for Kids. […]
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Italian travel phrases for your trip to Italy – A carefully curated list of the most important Italian words and phrases to know for your visit. I’ve used 20 years of experience living and guiding travelers in Italy to create this list. You’re going to visit Italy! I’ve been helping visitors see and experience Italy
Update on January 14, 2024 Sirmione, on Lake Garda, is a popular stop for visitors of all ages. Step onto the peninsula and you’re sure to be entranced by its charming medieval streets, lakeside castle, Roman ruins, and gorgeous beaches. As lovely as the town is, visiting Sirmione with kids can be challenging, so we’ve
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Are you daydreaming about a vacation in Italy? Maybe you’ve booked your flights but have no idea what to do next. Don’t worry – these Italy travel tips will help you make the most of your time in Italy. Below you’ll find things to know before traveling to Italy, as well as helpful tips for
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Bolzano isn’t as well-known as cities like Rome, Venice, or Milan, but the city at the foot of the Dolomites is worth a visit. I’ve been visiting Bolzano, Italy since 2004 – as a cycling and hiking guide, solo traveler, on dates with my husband, and now with three children. I hope this guide
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If you’re visiting the Dolomites with your family, you’ll have plenty to keep you busy in the mountains – family-friendly walks, fun playgrounds at mountain huts, charming villages with pedestrian-only zones, and delicious apple strudel. With all of the incredible mountains around you, you probably don’t think you need to visit a city. But, the
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Cheers in Italian – How we say ‘cheers’ in Italy, when we say it, and Italian toasting rules Let’s celebrate! In English we ‘toast’ or ‘raise our glasses’ (and later clink them gently together). This custom may come from the rite of drinking to the gods and to the dead in ancient Rome and Greece
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Updated January 14, 2024 Are you trying to decide which Italian castle to visit on your family trip to Italy? Are you overwhelmed by the hundreds of castles you could add to your Italy itinerary? I’ve been helping families visit Italy since 2004 and I now take my three small boys to explore castles on
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Milan’s National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci (whew – long name!) is our favorite place to visit with kids when we’re in the city. It’s interactive and there are a ton of things you can’t see in many other places (a submarine! a Russian space suit!). There’s something inside for every kid
Sometimes you want nonna’s incredible ragù (meat sauce), but you don’t want to spend all day cooking. This is one of my go-to recipes as a mom here in Italy, and I’m sure it will become one of yours too! It’s an easy ragù recipe that’s relatively hands-off (hey, amazing food requires some prep) and
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