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    • Lake Como with kids: all you need to know to plan a visit + travel tips from a mama
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    • Piedmont with kids: all you need to know to plan a great family trip in Piemonte, one of the most underrated destinations in Italy
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    • Sicily with kids: all you need to know to plan a trip to this stunning land of nature and art
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How to say I love you in Italian and cute Italian terms of endearment you need to know

Learn how to say I love you in Italian and how to express affection in Italian to a loved one, with real-life examples and phrases. If you planning on declaring…

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One day in Orvieto: how to visit this stunning hilltop town in Umbria, Italy

One day in Orvieto. All you need to know to plan a visit to Orvieto, Italy, a stunning hilltop town in Umbria with breathtaking duomo and views. Orvieto is a…

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Italian breakfast: all you need to know about breakfast in Italy (+ how to order)

All you need to know about breakfast in Italy: traditional Italian breakfast foods, what to expect in hotels and hospitality settings, fun facts.  Italian food is famous all over the…

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    Planning a trip to Italy: all you need to know for a perfect trip (updated for 2025)!

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