Are you looking for kid-friendly hikes in the Dolomites? Are you seeking an easy hike with gorgeous mountain views in a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Do your kids love alternative transportation like funiculars? If so, I’ve got the hike for you – Resciesa! We’re a family of five with three kids (3, 6, 9 years […]
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Are you trying to decide what to do with your kids in Rome? I’ve got you covered – from classics like visiting the Colosseum to sampling the city’s best gelato to learning how to battle at gladiator school. One of the best things about visiting Rome with kids is that there’s something for everyone! I’m
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Are you planning on visiting Puglia with your kids but don’t know where to start? First off – congratulations on taking your kids off-the-beaten-path. True, there’s more awareness about Puglia than there was five years ago, but it’s still a raw gem waiting to be discovered by your family. I’m a mamma of three and
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The Dolomites are Italy’s mountain playground, and one of the most spectacular places you can visit in Italy with kids. The area is full of kid-friendly hikes, Italy’s best playgrounds, and a variety of delicious foods to satisfy young palates. Plus, your kids can soak up three distinct cultures – Italian, Austrian, and Ladin. And,
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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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Are you planning a trip to Tuscany with your family and want to add Siena to your list? Our family lives nearby and our kids love spending the day wandering around its streets, climbing the Torre del Mangia, and looking for their favorite Palio contrade (neighborhoods). If you’ve already visited Florence, and you’re looking for
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My kids had been asking to see the Italian car museums, so we hopped in the car and spent some time exploring the area. We used Modena as our base and although it’s tiny, it had enough to keep the little ones interested for a few days. Modena, one of Italy’s foodie towns, is a
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Updated January 20, 2025 Ortisei makes a great base for exploring the Dolomites with your family. It’s relatively easy to get to, it’s gorgeous, and it has everything you need if you’ve got little kids (or big kids!) with you. Although pretty much everywhere in the Dolomites is kid-friendly, Ortisei is a favorite of ours
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Updated January 14, 2025 When I tell my kids we’re heading to the Dolomites, they remind me that the first thing they want to do is take the gondola up to Alpe di Siusi. And I don’t argue – I’m also happy to head up to Europe’s largest alpine plateau for a day of hiking,
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