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Planning a trip to Italy: all you need to know for a perfect trip (updated for 2025)!
All you need to know to plan a trip to Italy. The travel guide for stress-free Italy travel planning that will help you make the most of your vacation in Italy.
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The best apps for Italy travel that will actually make your trip easier
A handpicked selection of the best apps for Italy travel that will actually be of use and help you on your Italian vacation. Apps have become an invaluable tool for travelers and one of the most common questions I receive for visitors planning a first trip here is: what apps do I need in Italy? I use apps regularly and I am always happy to answer this question, but I always feel like adding a caveat: use apps, but also always use your eyes and have alternatives! I explain. While apps are great for many things, in Italy we will vastly rely on more traditional methods of communications. So for…
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Train strikes in Italy: all you need to know, how they may affect you – practical guide
All you need know about train strikes in Italy: how they work, how they may affect you, strike info resources, how to minimize their impact on your plans. The right to strike is a fundamental right protected by the Italian constitution, and one that train sector workers make extensive use of. If you are planning or even looking at the option of traveling around Italy by train – a great idea, incidentally- there is a very high chance you’ll come face to face with a train strike. It may be one that is threatened, planned, or one that is actually taking place but in any case, you’re likely to come…
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FREE Fun Italian food printables for kids they’ll love
Free, fun Italian food printables for kids to keep them engaged while traveling and encourage trying the local specialties in a non stress way. My kids adore having a little task, while we explore. Having an easy activity to complete gets them a sense of purpose, help with walking (they get so taken by the activity, we cover more distance!) and it is also a fantastic way to get the to learn about the place. In previous posts I have shared Italy coloring pages for kids and on Etsy I have some cute scavenger hunts for kids, around many of the most popular locations in Italy. Today, I share with…