In this week’s recipes from around the world series, we travel to Italy where we have a recipe for meatballs that has been passed down through three generations. Give it a try and let us know what you think! Italy Italy is located in the southern part of Europe and it is easily recognizable on …
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Another week, another trip around the world, discovering new flavors and cultures. This time we are traveling down under and trying out some delicious Pavlova! Australia Australia is the smallest of the seven continents and it is located in the Southern Hemisphere. Australia is an island surrounded by the Indian and the Pacific oceans. …
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Italy has now confirmed more than 12,000 cases of coronavirus in the country and more than 800 deaths, making it the most affected area outside of Asia. In an attempt to curb the spread of the virus, the Italian government has implemented a number of measures including lockdown zones and quarantines. This week I chatted with …
Martina Danelaite, a proud mama of two and Bébé Voyager, embarked on an intimidating journey to Chile and went visiting Torres del Paine with her family. Here’s how she did it. Patagonia isn’t designed for babies and toddlers. Sure, there aren’t any changing tables at trailheads or high chairs at picnic spots. Local Facebook groups …
Many people are unaware that just a 25-minute train ride away from Rome lies the magnificently preserved and kid-friendly Roman town of Ostia Antica (Ancient Ostia). This archeological park is lesser-known than Pompeii, but its ancient buildings, magnificent frescos, and impressive mosaics have been excellently preserved. If you will be staying in Rome, this is …
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Ciao–I’m Jane, and this is a Day in the Life of a mom in Pisa, Italy. My husband and I moved to Italy from the U.S. just over two years ago with our two daughters who are now three-and-a-half and six. Italy is a wonderful place to raise small children because the whole community values …
Lucca is perhaps the most baby and toddler friendly destination in Tuscany. We loved traveling with our toddler to this slightly less crowded, more accessible Tuscan town. Located an hour from Florence and just 30 minutes north of Pisa, Lucca is a small Italian town famous for its still intact medieval wall which surrounds the …
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Our thanks to David Van Brakel from Hello Amsterdam for this great article on the best places to see in Amsterdam with little ones! For more great information, check out our Day in the Life in Amsterdam guest post! For many, the capital of the Netherlands comes to mind as a lively city with a …
A Christmas trip to Tuscany would be wonderful for any family wanting to take advantage of the time off work or out of school or just has a bit of “wanderlust” over this Christmas season. This is the second Christmas season my family will spend at our home in Tuscany, having moved here in January …
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Rome is always a gorgeous family destination, but during the holiday season is truly something special. With its numerous Christmas markets and authentic Santa villages, the atmosphere at Christmastime becomes light and cheery, as the streets and shops are beautifully decorated. The Christmas season, which officially starts on December 8th when trees are decorated, is …