Italy
Italy has a special place in my heart. I am from Rome and I have called Italy home for over 40 years. I have experienced it as a local, I had the privilege of studying its history in University (I am a Roman history graduate from the University of Rome) and I have traveled Italy extensively on my own, with friends and now with my husband and kids. As you can imagine, this means I have quite a lot to say about it! So much so, that I have now this large section on this website about it, but also two dedicated websites: MamaLovesItaly.com and MamaLovesRome.com with even more guides!
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Fun things to do in Florence Italy with kids (tried and tested!)
Our curated selection of the best tings to do in Florence with kids, based on our own travels. One of the questions I receive most often about traveling to Florence with kids is: our kids are not into art, is it worth going to Florence with the children or will they just be bored with the museums? I love this questions as it allows me to enthusiastically share all the wonderful kid-friendly activities and yours available n Florence they make me love the city as a family destination! I am from Rome and go to Florence with the children regularly as it is so easy to reach for us and…
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50+ things to do in Italy with kids they will love
Looking for the best things to do in Italy with kids? In this article, we share 50 activities and experiences you can have in Italy with kids that are sure to make your Italian vacation one to remember! Updated 2021. Italy is the perfect family destination. It is beautiful, varied, welcoming and it offers kids something that is guaranteed to make their day: finger-licking good pizza and gelato! However, the country has much more than kid-friendly food to woo families visiting its ancient shores. Here is our selection of 50 unique experiences you can only have in Italy and that you can share with kids of (almost) all ages. I…
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The Etruscan Coast: why you should visit this fabulous stretch of Tuscany’s coastlines
All you need to know to plan a visit to the Etruscan Coast, Tuscany’s stunning coastal region – updated 2020 It is no secret that I am in love with Tuscany. Its cities, its beautiful coastline, its people make this make it one of the best places to see in Italy and a destination I always recommend to new and returning visitors. International tourism discovered Tuscany many years ago, however, most visitors flock to Florence and Val d’Orcia and miss an area that is as beautiful: the Etruscan Coast. The Etruscan Coast is a lovely stretch of coast and a wonderful place to go if you are visiting Tuscany with…
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Our day in Lucca with children: trip report
Our guide to Lucca with children: what to see, where to stay, what you cannot miss in this gorgeous town in Tuscany Italy
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How to visit the Roman Forum with kids: best tickets, tours and tips
All you need to know to plan a visit to the Roman Forum with kids in tow. Tried and tested tips for families with children: what tickets to get, what to bring with you, the best things to see in the Roman Forum for kids and things to know for a successful visit. The Roman Forum is one of the most beautiful attractions in Rome and a fantastic place to visit in Rome with kids. The Forum is an open air archaeological park and the place where you can effectively walk around Ancient Rome. While the Colosseum nearby is, in a way, a standalone monument, the Forum is the city…
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Visiting Monteriggioni with kids: the toddler friendly hilltop village in Tuscany you’ll love
All you need to know to plan a day trip to Monteriggioni with kids: tips for visiting one of the most toddler friendly towns in Tuscany (Updated 2023). Beautiful Monteriggioni is the quintessential Tuscan village and one of those places that embodies the very reason people love to visit this part of the world. An ancient castle in the purest sense of the world, Monteriggioni is medieval, and still retains its impressive walls, so that stepping into the town you feel as if you’re entering a distant past. It is on a hilltop, and therefore treats its visitors to the stunning views over picture perfect countryside that Tuscany is famous…
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How to travel in Italy by train with babies or young children
Tips and advice on how to travel Italy by train with babies or young children in tow. What to expect, how it works, what you need to know. Trains are a great mean of transport in Italy and not only for families. The railway network in Italy is extensive, the service reliable and, as first-time visitors often notice, usually on time! I have travelled around Italy extensively, by train, and I know that for foreigners the world of Italian railways can be confusing. So, I put together answers to some of the most usual questions I get asked about train travel in Italy and info about how to travel in Italy…
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Driving in Italy: should you dare?
One of the most common questions I get from first-time visitors to Italy is: ‘Should I be driving in Italy? Is it safe?’ As an Italian who learned how to drive in Rome, at the beginning I found this question unusual. What’s wrong with driving in Italy? But the more I read tourist materials about Italy the more I understood where the concern was coming from. If you were to base your ideas of Italy on what you read on the web, you would be more than justified to think we are a country of lunatics, who have no respect for the rules of the road and will run you…
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Must- have packing list for spring in Italy
What to pack for traveling in spring in Italy: must have items to be comfortable and stylish while visiting Italy in spring. Updated 2020
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Fun and interesting facts about Milan’s most unique houses: case di ringhiera
Case di ringhiera, Milan: what they are and where to find this peculiar type of house typical of the city of Milan Milan is one of those cities that somehow seems destined to be visited in a rush. Maybe because of its fame as a ‘working city’, a city for business in the busy north of Italy, not many people take the time to get to know it properly: they devote to it a few hours at most, in between trains, planes or business meetings. If you only have a few hours in Milan, you might enjoy my post ‘one day in Milan’ But Milan is an elegant, beautiful city and some…
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Sperlonga Italy’s whitewashed hidden gem
Discover Sperlonga, a gorgeous Italian whitewashed village between Rome and Naples with a sandy beach, stunning waters and local charm
