Are you in Venice, with hungry kids, looking for a family-friendly place to eat? Perhaps you’re still at home, and you’re plotting out your family’s Venetian itinerary. Either way, let’s take a look at some tried and true options based on my travels to Venice with my family – from babies to elementary-age kids. I’ll […]
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Picture this: You’ve got your hands full of your family’s laundry and you head down the steps into the laundry room of your agriturismo… only to be greeted by a washing machine (lavatrice) that looks nothing like yours at home. And, it doesn’t act like your washing machine at home either! But don’t fret. I’m
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If you’re heading to Merano, you’ve probably heard about the Giardini Trauttmansdorff (Trauttmansdorff Gardens in English). And for good reason – they’ve won plenty of garden awards, in Italy and Europe. If that last paragraph bored you, snap out of it! These aren’t your typical gardens. Sure, there are plenty of gorgeous flowers and plants
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If you’re planning on driving during your visit to Lake Garda, there are a few things you should know about, even if you’ve already driven in other parts of Italy. Lake Garda is gorgeous, and although you can visit without a car (use the trains, buses, and ferries!), you may want to have your own
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Is Merano on your radar for your family trip to Italy? If so, great! Merano with kids is a win for all involved – both bambini and parents. I’m a mamma of three kids based in central Italy and I’ve visited Merano multiple times with my kids. Our family appreciates the variety of activities in
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If you’re heading to Merano with your kids and are feeling a bit overwhelmed with accommodation options – I get it! There are plenty of choices to make, like: I’m a mamma of three and I live in Tuscany with my family. I’ve been spending time each year in the Dolomites since 2004, and I’ve
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Ciao! Are you trying to decide if you should bring your kids on the bike path between Merano and Bolzano? While it’s a lot of fun, it’s not a ‘yes’ for everyone, so let’s take a look at: I’m a mamma of three and I’ve been visiting the Dolomites with kids (as a guide with
Whether you’re still deciding where to go in the Dolomites with your kids or you’ve already chosen Merano and you’re looking for family-friendly activities… Don’t miss Merano 2000! You may be asking, “Hey, Mom in Italy, what is Merano 2000? It sounds like an energy drink or something you can purchase on the Home Shopping
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Are you’re feeling museumed-out? Do your kids have an unusual amount of energy at the moment? Are craving a green and floral oasis? Make your way to Parco Giardino Sigurtà! Explore the 150 acres of gorgeous park, let the kids run wild, take a nap in the lawn, and find your favorite flowers (I chose
Are you trying to decide if you should travel by train on your family trip to Italy? After all, kids usually love trains! I’m a mamma of three kids here in Italy and we travel around the country by many modes of transport, trains included. I’ve had plenty of successful train trips with my kids,
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