Updated on January 9, 2024 Parking in Italy may seem more difficult than in your home country because the spaces are tight and the cars here seem to be getting bigger and bigger. It can also be stressful looking for a spot while you’re driving on a narrow one-way street with a line of cars […]
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Visit Bologna’s essential landmarks and monuments on this 2-day itinerary. Our tips for restaurants, hotels, and getting around Bologna Italy! Bologna has always been known as Italy’s food capital, but it continues to gain even more recognition. Condé Nast Readers voted it the city with the best food – not just in Italy, but in
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You’ve seen Michelangelo’s David, walked across the Ponte Vecchio, marveled at the art in the Uffizi, and filled your belly with bistecca fiorentina and gelato during your time in Florence. Now, it’s time to move on to the home of the Palio, the Torre del Mangia, and ricciarelli! So, fasten your seatbelt (or buy your
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Are you thinking about moving to Italy, but you want to know more about Italian schools? Or perhaps you’re traveling here with your kids and want to be able to explain what school is like in Italy. Our family lives in central Italy, and my three boys were born here and have lived here their
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Bologna is often skipped over for its more-famous neighbors like Florence and Venice, but the ‘fat city’ is a perfectly child-friendly destination in Italy. We love visiting Bologna with kids for many reasons including: You may also want to read Emilia-Romagna with KidsHow to Spend 2 Days in BolognaBest Places to Visit in Italy with
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Are you a car enthusiast on your way to Bella Italia? Are you trying to decide if you should visit a car museum in Italy during your trip? Car lovers shouldn’t miss visiting at least one (or two, or three…) of these incredible car museums in Italy! This isn’t a complete list, there’s a museum
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Out in the countryside near Parma, Italy, you’ll find the world’s largest bamboo labyrinth – Mason’s Labyrinth, or Labirinto della Masone. It’s set on the property of Franco Maria Ricci, a famous designer, and editor from Parma. Onsite, you’ll also find Ricci’s personal art collection, temporary art exhibits, a restaurant, and a café. Mason’s Labyrinth
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This post was written in collaboration with Clair Rogers – grazie Clair! While Halloween in Italy does exist, it’s not as widely celebrated as in North America, or with as much fanfare or commercialism. There are, however, some surprising crossovers between ancient Italian traditions and more modern Anglo-Saxon ones. Whether you’re visiting Italy in October
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Are you traveling to Italy soon with your car-obsessed kids (or partner)? Are you having trouble deciding which car museum in Italy you should visit with your family? Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, oh my – there are so many to choose from! Maybe you’re about to buy tickets and can’t decide if you should bring your
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Our up-to-date list of pumpkin patches in Italy. Fall is here, and it’s time to take your kids to find some zucche! Are you visiting Italy during October and want to pick out and carve pumpkins with your kids like you do back home? Or maybe you’re an ex-pat missing your Halloween traditions and you
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