On our recent trip to Florence, we spent a day in the countryside at Al Gelso Bianco, a family-friendly agriturismo, for a cooking class the whole family could participate in. Continue reading
It’s hard for me to imagine a better city for travel with little kids than Florence, Italy: a compact city center that’s easy on little legs, a delightful carousel and of course all the pizza, pasta and gelato your heart desires. Here I recap our trip with a preschooler and share our itinerary for four days in the city. Continue reading
Rome is one of my favorite big cities in the world. Here’s how we spent four days exploring Rome and the Vatican. Continue reading
We couldn’t have picked a better than Rome for our first ever organized food tour. Here are all the great eats from our Trastevere food tour with The Roman Guy. Continue reading
Even though I don’t consider myself a history buff, I was awestruck by the Colosseum and other ancient Roman sites. Continue reading
Most visitors to Rome have Vatican City on their itinerary, and the way to do it is with an early morning tour so you get in and out before the crowds arrive. Continue reading
Looking for the best spots to eat in the five Cinque Terre villages? I’ve got you covered. Continue reading
Cinque Terre Italy is a famously great spot for hiking. Here’s my recap of part 2 of the Sentiero Azzurro (“Blue Path”), covering the legs from Corniglia to Manarola to Riomaggiore. Continue reading
Cinque Terre Italy is a famously great spot for hiking. Here’s my recap of the first part of our hike on the Sentiero Azzurro (“Blue Path”), covering the legs from Monterosso al Mare to Vernazza to Corniglia. Continue reading
Wondering which Cinque Terre town is the right fit for you? I’ve got you covered, with this guide to one of Italy’s most popular regions. Continue reading
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