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Bright orange sunrise and view of rooftops and bird flying in Venice, Italy.

My Favorite Venice Climbs & Viewpoints – With or Without Kids

We all know that Venice is unique, so why not see if from a unique viewpoint?  After you’ve gazed at Venice from the campi (piazzas), on a gondola ride, or at water’s edge, it’s time to climb! These are my favorite places to see Venice from up high.  Note that I haven’t included every single […]

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View of St. Mark's Basilica and bell tower and Venice rooftops from the top of Scala Contarini del Bovolo in Venice, Italy.

How to ‘Climb’ St. Mark’s Bell Tower in Venice – My Quick Guide

Are you heading to Venice for the first time and thinking about heading up to the top of St. Mark’s Bell Tower?  Maybe you’re already in Venice and can’t decide where you want to see Venice from above.  I live in Italy and make trips to Venice with and without my family.  I’ve been up

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Boy in red sweatshirt walks down a gravel trail with volcanic stones on right and rope railing on left. Whispy clouds and brush covered hills in front of him.

Mount Vesuvius Hike with Kids – Our Experience + Tips from a Mom in Italy

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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Boy pushing brothers along cobblestone street in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Church and flags in background. People with bikes on left.

Where to Stay in Cortina d’Ampezzo with Kids – Areas & Hotels

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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Boy in red shirt walks across wooden suspension bridge surrounded by plants and trees at Trauttmansdorff Gardens in Merano, Italy.

Giardini Trauttmansdorff with Kids – How to Have a Sane Day in the Gorgeous Gardens

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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