If you’ve got kids, you’ve likely heard of or read many of the books in the Who Was? series. I’m a mom of three (ages 4, 7, 10), and we’ve been reading books from the series for years. They’re great because they satisfy many ages. For example, older kids can read them on their own, […]
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Are you thinking of planning a family trip to the Dolomites in the winter? Wondering if there’s enough to keep every member of your family satisfied? Maybe you’ve already got your tickets and are trying to figure out where to stay. No matter what, I’ve got you covered! I’m a mamma of three living in
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I’m all about visiting Alpe di Siusi during the summer with kids, and that’s when we usually visit. But, if you have the chance to play in the snow with your family in the winter – go for it! Alpe di Siusi (aka Seiser Alm in German) is an amazing all-around snow wonderland for kids
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Are you trying to decide if you should visit Bolzano with your kids during the winter months? Bolzano is fun for families year-round, and our family tends to visit in the summer. However, I get a lot of questions about visiting in the winter. My answer – absolutely! Bozano has something for all ages and
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Whether you’re trying to decide if you should hit up Bolzano’s Christmas Market on your upcoming trip, or you’re already in the Dolomites and just need some help figuring out logistics of the market… I’ve got you covered! I’m a mamma of three living in Tuscany and I’ve been visiting the Dolomites every year since
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Hi! Are you planning a trip to Venice (or trying to decide if you should include it in your itinerary? I’m here to help! I’m a mamma of three boys and we live in central Italy. I’m also a trip planner and I spent over a decade guiding cycling and hiking trips in Italy. I’ve
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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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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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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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