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Tips for Taking Your Kids on a Gondola in Venice – From a Mom in Italy
Ciao! Are you contemplating taking your kids on a gondola ride in Venice but aren’t…
Going on a Gondola Ride in Venice (2024) – Official Prices, Map + Tips (Straight from Italy!)
If you’re planning a trip to Venice, or are already in La Serenissima, you’re probably…
My 20 Tips for Your First Trip to Venice – Straight From Italy!
Are you planning a trip to Venice? If so, congratulations. It’s one of the most…
Visiting Italy with Kids for Spring Break – Where to Go & Planning Advice
Ciao! Are you contemplating a family trip to Italy for spring break? If you’re looking…
Alberobello with Kids – How to Visit the ‘Trulli Town’ with Your Family
Are you planning on visiting Alberobello with kids but aren’t sure if it’s a kid-friendly…
Lake Garda Beaches We Love (With Photos & Map)
If you’re planning your trip to Lake Garda and you want to fit in some…
Italy In December – Your 2023 Complete Guide
Twinkling lights, fresh cool air, snow in the mountains, seasonal foods, fewer tourists – Italy…
Renting a Car in Italy as an American – Step-by-Step Guide from an American Living in Italy
Ciao! Are you trying to figure out if you should rent a car for your…
Corvara in Badia with Kids – Our Family’s Summer Guide
Ciao! Are you trying to decide if you should visit Corvara with your kids? Or…
Corvara, Italy – My Summer Guide to the Dolomites Village
Corvara in Badia is a small-ish village nestled in at the bottom of a few…
Colorful Houses in Italy – Where to Find Italy’s ‘Rainbow’ Villages
If you’re on your way to Italy and are interested in seeing colorful places like…
Lake Garda with Kids – Planning Your Trip to Italy’s Family-Friendly Lake
Are you planning a family trip to Lake Garda? If so, bravi! Lake Garda (Lago…
Car Seats in Italy – Your Complete Guide to Safe Family Travel on Italian Roads (updated for 2024)
How to decide whether to bring your car seat to Italy or rent or buy…
Colfosco, Italy – A Summer Guide to the Tiny Village in Alta Badia
Colfosco is a piccolo (small) village in the Dolomite mountains in northern Italy. Colfosco may…
Cascate del Pisciadù Hike (Dolomites) – All You Need to Know
Ciao! If you’re thinking about hiking to the Cascate del Pisciadù, check out this mini…
Italy Travel Apps – 10 Apps for 2023 That I Use and Recommend
If you’re busy packing for your Italy trip, don’t forget to ‘pack’ your mobile phone…
San Cassiano (Italy) – Our Guide to the Tranquil Dolomites Village
Are you trying to decide if you should visit San Cassiano as part of your…
Ortisei, Italy – Complete Guide + Our Top 14 Things to Do
Ortisei, Italy is a riverside village with a delightful pedestrian center in the Val Gardena…
San Cassiano (Dolomites) with Kids – Gondolas, Playgrounds, and Bears – Oh My!
Whether you’re heading to San Cassiano for an afternoon visit, or you’ve decided to make…
What is Italy Famous For? These 93 Foods, Cars, Artists, Landmarks, and More!
Ciao! When you think of Italian culture, you probably think of pizza, Italians using hand…
10 Fabulous (& Realistic) Day Trips from Taormina
I love hanging out in Taormina as much as anyone. Who doesn’t like the colorful,…
The 25 Best Day Trips from Florence + Map and Tips
Day trips from Florence – best day trips by train, car and bus. Destinations that…
Alpe di Siusi or Seceda – Which Should You Choose?
If you’re here, you’re trying to decide which area to visit – Alpe di Siusi…
Bolzano Restaurants – Where to Eat on Your First Visit
Are you plotting out your meals for your upcoming trip to Bolzano? Maybe you’re wandering…
Cycling Dolomites Bike Paths – A Step-By-Step Guide to Some of the Best Cycling in the Dolomites!
Have you seen photos of the Dolomites and want to ride your bike there…. But…
Tartufi (Truffles) in Italy
What Are Tartufi? A tartufo (plural tartufi) is a what we call a truffle in…
Seceda (Dolomites) with Kids – A Family-Friendly Guide to the Breathtaking Mountain
Are you coming to the Dolomites with your kids and trying to figure out which…
Lake Molveno with Kids – A Guide to Italy’s Most Family-Friendly Lake!
I don’t throw out the ‘Italy’s Most Family-Friendly Lake’ title easily. After all, Italy has…
15 Gorgeous Italian Lakes – Why, When, and How to Visit Them (+ Map)
When you think of Italian Lakes, you probably immediately picture the Italian Lakes District in…
Dolomites With Kids – Your 2023 Complete Guide
Why Visit the Dolomites With Kids? The Dolomites, one of Italy’s UNESCO World Heritage sites,…