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San Candido Italy: what to see and do in this pretty mountain town
The best things to do in San Candido Italy and tips for visiting this stunning mountain village in the Italian Dolomites. San Candido / Innichen is a delightful small town in the Italian Dolomites and a wonderful home base for a hiking family vacation. The town is in Val Pusteria, a beautiful Alpine valley in the province of Bolzano, and its simply breathtaking. Nestled on the valley floor, San Candido is surrounded by green slopes, running brooks and it is overlooked by Mount Baranci, a breathtaking Alpine Peak towering over the town like a mighty, otherworldly guardian. There is plenty to see and do in San Candido area. We have…
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The Dolomites with kids: the very best places + travel tips
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 one of my favorite places in the world. The area has stunning mountains, picture-perfect villages with balconies adorned with cascading flowers that seem out of a fairy tale and a plethora of hiking options for adventurous families and also for families who don’t want crazy hikes but enjoy nature, relaxing time at the playground and fresh air. The place is just special…
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The best places in the Dolomites for spellbinding views
A handpicked selection of the most beautiful places on the Dolomites for jaw droopingly beautiful mountain views. The Italian Dolomites are one of the most beautiful places in Italy and the world. You may think I am letting emotions carry me away with this sweeping statement. After all, I have spent my entire childhood vacationing on the Dolomites, so I am indeed biased. However, even just a glimpse at those towering mountains will prove my point. The Dolomites are simply stunning. If you love beautiful landscapes, outdoor pursuits and want to experience a corner of Italy like no other, they will be the perfect destination for your next trip. In…
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South Tyrol food for kids: kid-friendly Dolomites food you’ll love
Learn about traditional South Tyrol food you and your kids can enjoy on the Dolomites with this list of food from Trentino Alto Adige, Italy. South Tyrol, in the Italian region of Trentino Alto Adige, is a unique place. Part of Austria until the end of the First World War, South Tyrol is bilingual Italian-German and has a distinct identity, highly influenced by both Austria and Italy, which here share a border. This Austrian influence impacts on language but also architecture, culture and food. The food of South Tyrol is very different from the Italian food your kids may be used to. Rather than pizza and pasta, the two foods…
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Tre Cime di Lavaredo with kids: how to enjoy the Dolomite Three Peaks as a family
All you need to know to enjoy the Tre Cime di Lavaredo with kids: practical family guides to easy hikes and the best viewpoints on the Three Peaks, Dolomites, Italy. Le Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Drei Zinnen, in German, Three Peaks of Lavaredo, in English) are the most iconis site on the Dolomites, Italy. Three solitary mountains peaks, they shoot up towards the sky with beautiful rock faces with distinctive pink hues. They are a favorite spot for climbers, one of the most photographed spots in Dolomites and the symbol of this area. Tre Cime di Lavaredo are one of the most beautiful spots on the Dolomites and you don’t…
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Lago di Braies (Lake Braies): how to visit the most photographed mountain lake in Italy
All you need to know to plan a visit to Lago di Braies (Lake Braies, Pragser Wildsee), the most photographed Alpine lake in Italy. Lake Braies is a beautiful Alpine lake nestled among stunning peaks in the Dolomites, in the northeast of Italy. It is one of the most photographed mountain lakes and a favorite subject for Instagrammers, who are drawn here but its pristine clean waters that reflect mountain peaks like a natural mirror. I have been coming to Lake Braies for many years: my family and I have been vacationing in the area for over 20 years and the walk around lake Braies has always featured among our favorite…
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Lake Dobbiaco with kids: all you need to know for a perfect family day on this stunning alpine lake
All you need to know to plan a visit to Lake Dobbiaco/ Lago di Dobbiaco with kids. How to get there, best things to do, what to pack, tips. One of my favorite places to visit on the Dolomites with kids is stunning Lake Dobbiaco (Lago di Dobbiaco) Lake Dobbiaco is a small and pretty alpine lake close to the town of Dobbiaco/Toblach, in Alto Adige. It is nestled among beautiful mountains, framed by thick forest and it is easy to reach. Unlike many other lakes in the area, Lake Dobbiaco doesn’t require any hiking. This ease of access plus the many fun things you can do on its shores…
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12 Wonderful family hikes in the Dolomites you’ll love
A selection of wonderful family friendly hikes in the Dolomites perfect for an active summer in the mountains with kids! There are so many beautiful family hikes in the Dolomites that writing a comprehensive list of all of them is an impossible task. I know, because I tried! I have been vacationing on the Dolomites all my life and I have gone on uncountable hikes, both when I was a child myself and now with my kids. There are many more hikes for me to take and even more buggy-friendly walks that are not hikes as such but allow families to see beautiful mountain scenery with little ones. So in…
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Fun and interesting facts about The Three Peaks of Lavaredo + tips for visiting
All you need to know to plan a hiking trip to the stunning Three Peaks of Lavaredo with kids + fun facts about the peaks The Three Peaks of Lavaredo (Tre Cime di Lavaredo / Drei Zinnen) are three alpine peaks in the Italian Alps and one of the most recognisable mountainous landscapes in Italy. They stand at the border between the regions of Veneto and Alto Adige and they are a paradise for climbers and hikers alike, even those with little hiking experience and those, like us, who hike with primary school age kids. I have been going to the Three Peaks of Lavaredo all my life, when I…
