Venice with Kids: 10 Fun Things to Do

Venice with Kids: 10 Fun Things to Do

Last summer we took the fast train from Rome to Venice, one of our favorite cities.   We left Rome on the Frecciargento #9406 at 07:50 and arrived at the Mestre Train Station by lunch time. The kids love taking trains around Italy.  The seats are comfy and the passing...

Sottomarina – A Venetian Beach Holiday

I bet when you hear Venice the last thing you’d associate with it would be the beach.  I know, when you think Venice you picture  San Marco, Murano Glass, Museums, Operas, Carnivale, and possibly even pigeons.   And I don’t blame you!  Venice is all those...

Verona – Day Trip or Destination?

Verona is a city on the Adige River in Italy’s Veneto region.  It is one of the seven provincial capitals of the region, and the 3rd. largest city in northeast Italy. The origins of Verona remains a mystery.  One theory is that due to the geographical position...

Exploring the Venetian Lagoon – Murano and Burano

Venice, a city in northwestern Italy’s Veneto region.  It’s situated across 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges.  It’s a city of mystery, romance, culture, art, and so much more.  Not all of its islands are linked to the...