Traveling In Italy

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 walks down cobblestone street in Rome. A few others are on the street but it's not crowded. Shops on either side of the street (the one on the left is a leather shop). Sunny skies.

HOW TO AVOID CROWDS WHILE TRAVELING IN ITALY – My 2025 Guide

If you were in Italy in 2024 and were put off by the intense crowds on your visit, don’t worry – there are ways to have Italy ‘more to yourself.’ And, if you’re planning your visit but have heard horror stories about long ferry lines in Amalfi,  the packed-like-tuna Vatican Museums, or overcrowded Florence –

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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 the steps into the laundry room of your agriturismo… only to be greeted by a washing machine (lavatrice) that looks nothing like yours at home. And, it doesn’t act like your washing machine at home either!  But don’t fret.  I’m

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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 path between Merano and Bolzano?  While it’s a lot of fun, it’s not a ‘yes’ for everyone, so let’s take a look at: I’m a mamma of three and I’ve been visiting the Dolomites with kids (as a guide with

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