Milan, in Italy’s Lombardy region, probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you’re planning your family trip to Italy. After all, it doesn’t have the same draw as famously kid-friendly destinations like Venice, Rome, and Florence. But, Italy’s fashion capital is full of unique neighborhoods, worthwhile sites, incredible museums, and plenty of […]
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Good To Know: This guide focuses on travelers visiting from the United States and Canada. If you’re traveling from another country, your recommendations may differ. If you’re packing up for your trip to Italy, you’re probably packing plenty of electronics – your smartphone, noise-canceling headphones, maybe a fitness tracker, or a laptop. If you’re traveling
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If you’ll be in Italy over the Christmas holidays, you’ll probably want to check out some of Italy’s most beautiful Christmas trees. You’ll find Christmas trees displayed both privately (in Italian homes), and publicly (in piazzas of city centers and small villages). Read on for our favorite places to see Christmas trees in Italy, from
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If you’ll be in Italy over the Christmas holidays, you’ll probably want to check out some of Italy’s most beautiful Christmas trees. And, if you’re celebrating the holiday here, you may even want to pick up your own Christmas tree. I’ve put together this quick guide to buying a Christmas tree for your Italian home
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Updated on January 14, 2024 I know I didn’t ‘discover’ Dozza, but I do feel like it’s still a little bit of a secret. I heard about it from a friend who had visited with a vintner from the Emilia Romagna region. She told me seeing the colorful hilltop village was worth the white-knuckle ride
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Updated on January 11, 2024 Ravenna is visited by a few million tourists each year, but many of them only spend a few hours gazing up at its UNESCO World Heritage site Byzantine mosaics. Then, necks sore, they take their train, car, or cruise ship to their next destination. If you’re visiting Italy with your
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If you’re learning Italian, it’s obviously essential to know the alphabet but it can also be very helpful for traveling in Italy and aiding with some pesky pronunciation. Did you know the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) considers Italian to be one of the easiest languages to learn? While verbs might be a little tricky to
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Updated on November 28, 2023 Emilia-Romagna is lesser known than some of its famous neighbors (Tuscany, Veneto, Lombardy), but we like to think of it as a quiet little stella (star). We love visiting Emilia-Romagna with kids because it’s easy to travel around with or without a car, and there’s something for all interests (for
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Updated January 21, 2025 Buongiorno! Are you getting ready for your Italy trip but feeling overwhelmed about packing for your entire family? Don’t worry! I’ve helped families travel to Italy since 2004, and I also travel around the country with my three children. In this article, I’ll tell you what you should bring on a
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You’ve booked your flight to Italy and your hotels and now it’s time to pack! I know, it can be overwhelming. Don’t worry, by the time you finish reading this article, you’ll be ready to fare la valigia (pack your suitcase) for your trip. Why listen to my advice? I’ve been traveling here since 2003
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