Are you heading to Tuscany and trying to decide if you should rent a car or just use public transport? Maybe you know you want to explore the countryside with a rental car but you’re not sure about the roads, parking, or where you should go. Either way, this guide’s for you! While you can […]
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Our family lives just outside of Florence and my husband and I spend quite a bit of time in the city – with the kids at parks and museums, on date nights at wine bars and restaurants, for work meetings, and just living our daily Italian life. My husband was born and raised here in
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Are you trying to decide if you should rent a car in Pisa? Pisa, home to the famous Leaning Tower (Torre Pendente in Italian) is also a hub for air travel and rental cars in Italy. Although I live here and have my own car, I’ve rented cars in Italy since 2003, for my own
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Are you looking for the perfect graduation gift for your Italy-obsessed sister? Perhaps you want to find a birthday present for your husband who loves all things Italia. Look no further! After over 20 years of living in Italy and guiding travelers around the country, I’ve gotten a pretty good idea of what Italy fans
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Montalcino, Italy – Your complete guide to a memorable visit in the homeland of Brunello wine. Montalcino is the type of town you imagine when you think of a Tuscan hilltop town. You can see its fortress as you wind your way up the hill to reach the town, passing through Brunello vineyards along the
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Things to Do in Tuscany – Art & Culture, Food & Wine, Shopping, Nature, Active, History & Monuments, and Museums We all dream of passing time ‘Under the Tuscan Sun,’ seeing Michelangelo’s David statue in Florence, and zipping through the vineyards in a vintage FIAT 500. Tuscany, famous around the world for its wines, food,
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Helpful tips for using a stroller in Italy, what type of stroller to bring to Italy, stroller recommendations, using strollers on public transport, and more! Are you debating whether or not to bring a stroller to Italy? Are you wondering if you should just bring your baby carrier? Are you worried the cobblestones and small
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Why Visit the Dolomites With Kids? The Dolomites, one of Italy’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, is a picturesque area of Italy that has something for everyone in your family: I’ve spent time each summer in the Dolomites since 2004. I began planning and guiding family trips to the Dolomites over twenty years ago and now
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If you’ve seen a brochure or website for Lake Garda, chances are you’ve seen a photo of Sirmione, a picturesque town with a castle jutting out of the lake waters. Not only is Sirmione known for its castle (Scaliger Castle, or Castello Scaligero), it’s also home to: All of these make Sirmione worth a visit.
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Updated on January 8, 2025 Twinkling lights, fresh cool air, snow in the mountains, seasonal foods, fewer tourists – Italy in December can make for a surprisingly pleasant visit. In fact, I’ll let you in on a little secret – December in Italy is magical! I live in Italy with my family and based on
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