One of my favorite things to do in Venice is see the city from above. Climbing up is fun with kids, too! But, as a mamma of three, I know that it’s not always easy to climb a tower or building with little ones. Luckily, Venice has the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, a ‘tower’ that […]
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Ciao! If your kids are like mine, your trip to Venice will need to include playground visits. After all, we can only expect our kids to sit on the vaporetto or walk patiently through the crowded lanes of La Serenissima for so long! I’m a mamma of three energetic boys and we’re based in central
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If you’re planning a trip to Venice, don’t miss a chance to see Venice from up high. Nothing beats seeing La Serenissima from above, and lucky for you, Venice has many places to get a bird’s eye view. Most visitors make their way up to the top of the San Marco bell tower or even
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Mount Vesuvius is one of the most imposing sites in Italy and if your kids have read about Pompeii, they’re probably itching to walk on Mount Vesuvius – an active volcano! Vesuvius, just 9 kilometers from Naples, sits at about 1300 meters at its highest point. It’s most famous for its eruption in 79 AD
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If you were in Italy in in the past and were put off by the intense crowds on your visit, don’t worry – there are ways to have Italy ‘more to yourself.’ And, if you’re planning your visit but have heard horror stories about long ferry lines in Amalfi, the packed-like-tuna Vatican Museums, or overcrowded
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Are you heading to Cortina d’Ampezzo (or thinking about it) and aren’t sure where to stay? If you’ve checked out hotels already, you know that Cortina is expensive. And, not all areas in Cortina are great spots to base yourself if you’ve visiting with kids. I’m a mamma of three living in central Italy and
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Ah, mosquitoes. I’ve been dealing with them here in Italy for over two decades. I still don’t have the ultimate answer to ‘how to avoid mosquitoes in Italy.’ They’re smart little (err… big) buggers, but I do have a few tips for how to prevent bites, which mosquito repellents we have in Italy, and what
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Are you packing for your Italy trip and wondering if you should try to do laundry while you’re here? Perhaps you’re already here and your clothing had a run in with a plate of pasta al ragù last night and you’re in desperate need of a laundromat. I’m a mamma of three living in central
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A thermal bath complex probably isn’t at the top of your list of fun things to do with kids in Italy. However, the Terme Merano is so much more than warm pools to relax in. Locals know – it’s an incredible place to explore with kids! While there is an indoor area with thermal pools,
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Are you trying to figure out how to spend your summer day in Merano as a family? There are so many things you could do with your kids in Merano that it’s worth staying for more than a day, but if that’s all you’ve got, let’s make the best of it! I’m a mamma of
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