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    • Lake Como with kids: all you need to know to plan a visit in 2026 + travel tips from a mama
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    • Visiting Tuscany with kids: all you need to know to plan the perfect trip (family itinerary, accommodation, activities, tips)
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  • Italy with kids
    • Italy with kids: how to plan the perfect trip. Step by step travel planning guide for families
    • How to visit the Amalfi Coast with kids: all you need to know (updated for 2026)
    • Visiting Cinque Terre with kids: all you need to know (2026 update)
    • Visiting the Dolomites with kids: a mama’s guide to the best places + all you need to know (from a lifetime of travels to the area!) 2024 update
    • Visiting Florence with kids: all you need to know for a perfect stay [2026 Update]
    • Lake Como with kids: all you need to know to plan a visit in 2026 + travel tips from a mama
    • Lake Garda with kids: best things to do, where to stay, why you’ll love it
    • Visiting Rome with kids: all you need to know (updated for 2026)
    • Visiting Tuscany with kids: all you need to know to plan the perfect trip (family itinerary, accommodation, activities, tips)
    • Piedmont with kids: all you need to know to plan a great family trip in Piemonte, one of the most underrated destinations in Italy
    • Visiting Puglia with kids: all you need to know to plan the perfect trip
    • Sardinia with kids: all you need to know to plan a trip you’ll love
    • Sicily with kids: all you need to know to plan a trip to this stunning land of nature and art
    • Umbria with kids: why and how to plan a family vacation in Umbria
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Italy Travel Tips

Tipping in Italy: all you need to know. When to tip, when not to and why the difference matters

All you need to know about tipping in Italy: when to tip, how much to leave, how to do it. [Updated in 2026] Tipping in Italy is a common gesture…

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September 2, 2021
Tuscany Travel Guides

Tenuta Chiudendone, the Dream Tuscany escape you’ll love – honest review

The many reasons we love Tenuta Chiudendone, a stunning, authentic country estate in Tuscany where you can enjoy the best of Italy with welcoming and friendly hosts. Tuscany is one…

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October 18, 2024
Italy destination guides, Cinque Terre Travel Guides

Cinque Terre Travel Guide: all you need to know for a perfect visit + tips to avoid crowds [2026 Update]

Practical travel guide to Cinque Terre: how to visit, how long to stay, best things to see and do and essential tips to avoid or at least minimize exposure to…

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November 6, 2024
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  • Venice Travel Guides

    The best things to do in Venice: top places, tours and experiences you’ll love

    November 3, 2025 /

    Our expert travel guide to the best things to do in Venice as a first time visitor: in this guide, we share the best things you can see in Venice, top tours and unique actives to make the most of your time in La Serenissima. I’m completely in love with Venice. I visit Venice as often as I can, and every time it visit feels like stepping into a dream. The quiet lapping of the canals, the play of light on the water, the timeless beauty of its bridges and squares…. Venice has a magic unlike anywhere else, and if you’re visiting for the first time, you’re in for a…

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    What To Buy For Your Vacation Rental Kitchen In Italy: Easy Grocery and Meal Ideas For Travelers

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    What to buy for your vacation rental kitchen in Italy: all my tips for stocking your rental kitchen in Italy like a local! Discover what groceries to buy for functional, easy to make, tasty family meals during your Italian vacation, so you can have lovely family dinner with local products without too much cooking or cleaning up. One of the joys of staying in a vacation rental / apartment / Airbnb in Italy with family is the chance to feel at home while living a little like a local. Having your own kitchen means you can prepare easy meals, enjoy slow breakfasts at home, and have relaxing dinners at home…

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    Packing for Italy

    What to pack for Italy in December: realistic, really useful packing list for the whole family

    October 15, 2025 /

    Complete packing list for Italy in December to be weather appropriate, comfortable and safe while exploring Italy in winter. What to pack for Italy in December: tips by a local. December in Italy is a magical time: festive lights, quieter streets, seasonal markets, and a cozy ambiance that’s hard to beat. But with winter weather, regional variations (from the alpine north to the mediterranean south), and unexpected rain or damp, packing can feel tricky. I know this well: I am from Rome and often travel around Italy during the Christmas holidays: over the course of the years, I have seen it all! We had stunning and mild sunny days, absolutely…

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