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Puglia with Kids – Where to Go + What to Do

road with blue entering italy sign

Renting a Car in Italy – The 2024 Complete Guide

boys riding bikes in fiè allo sciliar in the dolomites, italy

Dolomites With Kids – Your 2024 Complete Guide (from 20 years of visits)

Dusk on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. You can see buildings on either side of the canal and boats on the water.

My 20 Tips for Your First Trip to Venice – Straight From Italy!

THE LATEST FROM MOM IN ITALY

Bright orange sunrise and view of rooftops and bird flying in Venice, Italy.

My Favorite Venice Climbs & Viewpoints – With or Without Kids

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

View of Venice, Italy rooftops and the Scala Contarini del Bovolo. The top of the St. Mark's bell tower and basilica can be seen in the distance.

Scala Contarini del Bovolo – A Kid-Friendly Tower Climb in Venice

Burano Island's playground set against the Venice lagoon and Mazzorbo Island. The playground has colorful play structures including tubes, slides, swings, and spring toys. The ground is grassy.

Venice Playgrounds & Parks We Love – Get Your Wiggles Out in Venice

Two stone statues (the Moors) hammer onto a large bell on the top of the Clock Tower in Venice. In the back is the rooftop of St. Mark's Basilica and the lagoon.

Climbing the Venice Clock Tower – A Unique Way to See Venice from Above

Boy in red sweatshirt walks down a gravel trail with volcanic stones on right and rope railing on left. Whispy clouds and brush covered hills in front of him.

Mount Vesuvius Hike with Kids – Our Experience + Tips from a Mom in Italy

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Two stone statues (the Moors) hammer onto a large bell on the top of the Clock Tower in Venice. In the back is the rooftop of St. Mark's Basilica and the lagoon.

Climbing the Venice Clock Tower – A Unique Way to See Venice from Above

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

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

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

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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

Display of mosquito repellent products at a pharmacy in Italy.

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

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

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

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

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ITALY WITH KIDS

Bright orange sunrise and view of rooftops and bird flying in Venice, Italy.

My Favorite Venice Climbs & Viewpoints – With or Without Kids

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

View of Venice, Italy rooftops and the Scala Contarini del Bovolo. The top of the St. Mark's bell tower and basilica can be seen in the distance.

Scala Contarini del Bovolo – A Kid-Friendly Tower Climb in Venice

Burano Island's playground set against the Venice lagoon and Mazzorbo Island. The playground has colorful play structures including tubes, slides, swings, and spring toys. The ground is grassy.

Venice Playgrounds & Parks We Love – Get Your Wiggles Out in Venice

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CANDICE CRISCIONE

MOM IN ITALY

Ciao! I’m Candice, a mamma of three boys living in Italy. I’ve spent over two decades working, traveling, and living all over Italy. I look forward to sharing my Italian vacation planning and travel tips with you and giving you a glimpse of life in bella Italia – straight from the source! Learn more about me here.

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