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Learning Escapes is a family travel blog dedicated to parents who, like us, believe holidays are the best opportunity to spend quality time with their kids. Browse our menu for destination ideas, how-to guides and reviews. Happy travels! Marta (mum), Phil (dad), Mr M and Little Ms E.

Italy packing list to be comfortable and stylish in all seasons

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Creating a packing list for Italy can be a daunting task. Over 1000 Km long, and with a huge variety of places to see, Italy has a varied climate ranging from high mountains, to coastal areas and urban centers. It knows 4 different seasons, it requires the visitors to do a lot of walking and it is known for being… View Post

strollers of different types

Best travel strollers for Europe

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Our buying guide on how to choose the best lightweight stroller for travel in Europe and tackle those charming (and bumpy) cobbled streets! What to look for when choosing a pushchair for cobblestones, must-have travel stroller specs and the best travel strollers for Europe for 2020 One of the questions that I receive more often, from readers who love to… View Post

Our selection of the best travel shoes for Italy yo stay comfortable on the cobblestones

The best shoes for Italy to travel in comfort and style

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Deciding what type of shoes to pack for any trip is a bit of a nightmare. Shoes are bulky, often heavy and, if you pack the wrong ones, they are a waste of space at best and a cause of sore feet at worse. Packing travel shoes for Italy is ever harder: famous for fashion, Italy makes you want to… View Post

the Grand canyon as seen from the South rim at Mather Point

How to see the Grand Canyon in one day: itinerary and tips

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Can you visit a natural wonder such as the Grand Canyon in one day? Is it worth the long drive if you only have limited time and if so: what is the best way to visit the Grand Canyon in one day only? I agonized over these and several other questions last spring, when tying down the last details of… View Post

What to wear in Rome: Spring/Summer edition

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What to wear in Rome in spring / summer? What will the weather be like, can I wear shorts? In this post I share my expert tips on what to pack for Rome in spring and summer, must have gear when packing for Rome and the dress code for vising the Vatican and Rome’s most famous churches.  Deciding what to… View Post

val fiscalina dolomites, horse grazing

The Dolomites with kids: the very best places + travel tips

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The best places to visit on the Dolomites with kids and travel tips for the perfect family vacation on the Italian Dolomites. The Dolomites, the stretch of Alps in the North East of Italy, are one of the most beautiful places in Italy for natural beauty and a wonderful vacation destination for families. The area has stunning mountains, picture-perfect villages… View Post

Alberobello Italy old town

Trulli houses of Italy: all you ever wanted to know

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Fun and interesting facts about the trulli houses of Italy, peculiar drywall buildings now UNESCO world heritage. What they are, how to visit them, the history of trulli of Alberobello and the surrounding area. Have you ever seen photos of villages in Italy with small hobbit-like houses, with white walls and pointy gray roofs? Those are the trulli, a peculiar… View Post

Boulder and Joshua Tree in Joshua Tree National Park California

Fun facts about Joshua Tree for kids (and curious adults)

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Interesting and fun facts about Joshua Tree National Park for kids, perfect for homeschooling, travel planning, family trivia nights. Joshua Tree is a beautiful National Park in Southern California, USA. People often describe is a place’ out of this world’, ‘unique’ or ‘like a different planet’ and, indeed, it is a place like no other. But what makes Joshua Tree… View Post

Facade of Florence Duomo

How to see Florence in one day (or less!)

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A practical travel guide to visiting Florence in one day. 1 day Florence itinerary with the most famous attractions and practical tips for time-poor visitors. Florence is a city full of attractions and things to see and a place that deserves well over a day to be fully explored. However, it is also a city with a compact city center… View Post

Tuscany hill landscape

Tuscany with kids: the best places to visit + map and tips

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All you need to know to plan a family trip to Tuscany, Italy: the best places to visit in Tuscany with kids and best family attractions. Tuscany is one of my favorite places to visit in Italy with kids. It is a beautiful area, blessed with some of the most beautiful landscapes in Italy and it has plenty to do… View Post

View overFlorence from Piazzale Michelangelo, with the red tiles of Brunelleschi's dome dominating the landscape

Florence must-see: the best things to see and do in Florence

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Florence must-see: the best things to see in Florence, the best Florence attractions and experiences for first-time visitors. Florence is one of the most beautiful places in Italy and one of the most visited. Blessed with a wonderful position in the middle of stunning Tuscan countryside, beautiful architecture, unrivaled art and food to die for, it is a destination that… View Post