On our recent visit to Rome we wanted a way to make the city more exciting for our kids. We were so looking forward to rediscovering the Eternal City but wanted to make sure our children had a great time too. We joined two tours with Rome4Kids and enjoyed our adventures in the city with […]
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Sep
Sep
To immerse yourself in a country, you must understand its food culture. Nowhere is this more true than in Italy. So when you visit Florence, one of the Italian food capitals, make sure to discover what is special about local Tuscan cuisine. How do you do it? Take a cooking class in Florence with an […]
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Sep
Sep
People always say, “ask the locals” when you go travelling. It’s a bit of a cliché but I always find it pays off. Earlier this year when I visited Brescia in Lombardy, I asked our wonderful tour guide where her favourite place was in Italy. Without hesitation she replied – “Pienza Tuscany”. So when the […]
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Sep
Sep
Can a small island brighten your day? This one certainly can. Join me and explore Burano, an island off Venice in the northern part of the Venetian lagoon. Of all the towns with colorful houses in Italy (and there are quite a few!) Burano is surely the prettiest. Facing each other across small canals, each […]
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Jul
Jul
Mangiare per vivere e non vivere per mangiare – Italian Proverb Translated – Eat to live and not live to eat How could you go to Italy and not enjoy the food? It is, of course, one of the delights of travelling in Italy and one of my passions. But food in Italy is more […]