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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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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One of my favorite things to do in Venice is see the city from above. Climbing up is fun with kids, too! But, as a mamma of three, I know that it’s not always easy to climb a tower or building with little ones. Luckily, Venice has the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, a ‘tower’ that
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Ciao! If your kids are like mine, your trip to Venice will need to include playground visits. After all, we can only expect our kids to sit on the vaporetto or walk patiently through the crowded lanes of La Serenissima for so long! I’m a mamma of three energetic boys and we’re based in central
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Mount Vesuvius is one of the most imposing sites in Italy and if your kids have read about Pompeii, they’re probably itching to walk on Mount Vesuvius – an active volcano! Vesuvius, just 9 kilometers from Naples, sits at about 1300 meters at its highest point. It’s most famous for its eruption in 79 AD
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Are you heading to Cortina d’Ampezzo (or thinking about it) and aren’t sure where to stay? If you’ve checked out hotels already, you know that Cortina is expensive. And, not all areas in Cortina are great spots to base yourself if you’ve visiting with kids. I’m a mamma of three living in central Italy and
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A thermal bath complex probably isn’t at the top of your list of fun things to do with kids in Italy. However, the Terme Merano is so much more than warm pools to relax in. Locals know – it’s an incredible place to explore with kids! While there is an indoor area with thermal pools,
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Are you trying to figure out how to spend your summer day in Merano as a family? There are so many things you could do with your kids in Merano that it’s worth staying for more than a day, but if that’s all you’ve got, let’s make the best of it! I’m a mamma of
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Are you in Venice, with hungry kids, looking for a family-friendly place to eat? Perhaps you’re still at home, and you’re plotting out your family’s Venetian itinerary. Either way, let’s take a look at some tried and true options based on my travels to Venice with my family – from babies to elementary-age kids. I’ll
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If you’re heading to Merano, you’ve probably heard about the Giardini Trauttmansdorff (Trauttmansdorff Gardens in English). And for good reason – they’ve won plenty of garden awards, in Italy and Europe. If that last paragraph bored you, snap out of it! These aren’t your typical gardens. Sure, there are plenty of gorgeous flowers and plants
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