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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…

Display of mosquito repellent products at a pharmacy in Italy.

Mosquitoes in Italy – How to Prevent Bites (& Treat Them)

Ah, mosquitoes. I’ve been dealing with them here in Italy for over two decades. I…

Laundry drying on a metal rack on a terracotta terrace with the Tuscan countryside in the background.

Doing Laundry in Italy – A Traveler’s Guide

Are you packing for your Italy trip and wondering if you should try to do…

How to Visit the Terme Merano (Merano Thermal Baths) with Kids

A thermal bath complex probably isn’t at the top of your list of fun things…

Boy walks on pedestrian street in Merano, Italy. Buildings on either side of the street, people sit under umbrellas at outdoor cafes on the street. People also walk on the street. Sunny day with puffy white clouds.

One Day in Merano with Kids – Summer Edition

Are you trying to figure out how to spend your summer day in Merano as…

Wooden chairs and tables are set up outside Panini e Vini da Babbo in Venice, Italy. People sit at the tables and others walk by on the wide, pedestrian way. The window displays cicchetti for sale. It's a sunny day with no clouds.

Where to Eat in Venice with Kids

Are you in Venice, with hungry kids, looking for a family-friendly place to eat? Perhaps…

Laundry room in Italy with washer, dryer, and sink.

How to Use an Italian Washing Machine – By a Mom in Italy

Picture this: You’ve got your hands full of your family’s laundry and you head down…

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…

Cars drive on a road passing through a colorful village on Lake Garda in Italy. Mountains in background. Speed camera signs on both sides.

My Lake Garda Driving Tips – For Stress-Free Time Behind the Wheel

If you’re planning on driving during your visit to Lake Garda, there are a few…

Boy walks down cobblestone street and past a colorful mural in Merano, Italy.

Things to Do in Merano with Kids – A Mom in Italy’s Top Picks

Is Merano on your radar for your family trip to Italy? If so, great! Merano…

Kids play area with trampoline and climbing structure. Vineyards, valley and mountains in background, in the Dolomites in northern Italy.

Where to Stay in Merano with Kids – Family-Friendly Accommodations In and Around Merano

If you’re heading to Merano with your kids and are feeling a bit overwhelmed with…

Boy wearing Mbappé jersey rides a bicycle on a paved bike path in the Dolomites. Trees on right and apple orchard on left.

Cycling the Merano to Bolzano Bike Path with Kids – Quick Guide + Tips from a Mom in Italy

Ciao! Are you trying to decide if you should bring your kids on the bike…

Mom and three sons hold hands while walking on a dirt trail in the Dolomites in northern Italy. Green grass on either side of the trail.

How to Visit Merano 2000 with Kids – From a Mom in Italy

Whether you’re still deciding where to go in the Dolomites with your kids or you’ve…

Three boys running on huge green lawn. Trees in background. They are at Parco Sigurtà in northern Italy.

Parco Giardino Sigurtà with Kids – How to Organize A Family Outing to the Dreamy Park Near Lake Garda

Are you’re feeling museumed-out? Do your kids have an unusual amount of energy at the…

Italy Train Travel with Kids – Tips From a Mom in Italy

Are you trying to decide if you should travel by train on your family trip…

Boy pushes brothers in stroller down main pedestrian street of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Yellow buildings on left. The buildings have a traditional Austrian/German vibe with flower boxes on the windows. Church bell tower in back and mountains looming behind.

Cortina d’Ampezzo with Kids – A Chic, Family-Friendly Town (Summer Edition)

Cortina d’Ampezzo is known as the Vail or Aspen of Italy, but that’s in the…

Boy in Spiderman costume walks down the jetway to get on an airplane, which is seen on left.

Flying from the USA to Italy with a 3-Year-Old – Tips & Advice from Many Trips

Ciao! Are you heading to Italy with your little one and feeling a little anxious…

Colorful homes line the canal in Burano, Italy. Boats are parked on the sides of the canal.

Burano with Kids – Advice + Map from a Mom in Italy

Ciao! Are you trying to decide if you should take the boat ride out to…

Boy eating ice cream in the ruins of the forum at Pompeii in Italy. Mt. Vesuvius looms in the distant background.

Pompeii with Kids – Plan an Enjoyable and Stress-Free Visit

Are you heading to Pompeii with your kids? Or contemplating a visit but aren’t 100%…

Boy walking on cobblestone street in Pompeii ruins in Italy. Brick and stone ruins on either side of street. A few people in the background.

Rome to Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius Day Trip – The Easy Way

Are you in Rome and you really want to see Pompeii, but you only have…

Boy plays with ceramic octopus artwork in Monterosso in the Cinque Terre, Italy.

Monterosso with Kids – How to Visit the Cinque Terre’s Most Family-Friendly Village

Do you want to visit the Cinque Terre with your kids but you’re put off…

Boy points to the sea while standing on rocks at the edge of the sea. Colorful buildings of Vernazza on the left in the background.

Vernazza with Kids – How to Visit the Cinque Terre Village as a Family

Are you trying to decide if you should visit Vernazza with your kids… or save…

Boys battling like gladiators in a sandy arena while instructor looks on.

Gladiator School in Rome – Our Family’s Experience

Are you heading to Rome with kids and trying to add kid-friendly activities to your…

Castle hotel (Castello di Tornano) in Tuscany. Large cypress tree in front and others to right. Swimming pool below tower of hotel. Grassy lawn surrounds the castle hotel.

Accommodation Options in Italy – From Agriturismos to Villas (and Everything Inbetween)

You’ve booked your plane tickets to Italy. And now… where are you going to stay?Sure,…

Boy jumping on street in Palermo, Italy.

Realistic 10 Day Itineraries for Italy with Kids

Ciao! Are you planning a family trip to Italy but feeling overwhelmed by all of…

Woman and son in front seat of 4-seater bicycle on path in Villa Borghese in Rome. Another bicycle on the left and a few people ahead on the path.

Villa Borghese with Kids – What to Do + Tips

Villa Borghese sounds like… another Italian villa. But, it’s not – it’s a huge park…

Italian Carnival – 16 Not-To-Miss Carnevale Celebrations

Italy’s Carnival – also known as Carnevale, arrives in our part of Tuscany with a…

Three boys walk on flat gravel trail in the Dolomites. Large mountains in background and grass on either side of trail.

Resciesa Hike With Kids – Our Family’s Quick Guide

Are you looking for kid-friendly hikes in the Dolomites? Are you seeking an easy hike…

Countryside in the Val di Noto in Sicily. Green landscape with a small road in the lower left corner. Sunny day with a few clouds.

Driving in Sicily – 16 Helpful Tips

If you’ve decided to rent a car and drive in Sicily, you’ve made a great…

Two boys wear gladiator costumes and hold weapons at the Gladiator School in Rome, Italy.

Things to Do in Rome with Kids – From a Mom in Italy

Are you trying to decide what to do with your kids in Rome? I’ve got…