Europe

Win an incredible 7-night Italian Road Trip Escape with Auto Europe.
Giveaways, Italy

Win an Italian Road Trip Escape with Auto Europe

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How’s your summer going so far? Wouldn’t winning a 7 Night Italian Road Trip Escape make it even more fabulous and memorable? Have we got an Italy Roadtrip Contest for you, courtesy from our friends at Auto Europe. Italy Roadtrip Contest – Details Valued at over $3,200, this contest is packed with goodies that will fill your travel dreams with amore and more than little bit of la dolce vita. One lucky winner will drive away to 7 nights of accommodation at three prestigious Italian resorts,…

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Lonely Planet Kids new free ebook inspires family-friendly city trip inspiration. | thetravellingmom.ca
Family Travel, Italy, Travel Tips

Download Lonely Planet Kids Free 25 City Adventures eBook

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Lonely Planet has just released a brand new city adventures eBook for family-friendly city trip inspiration. The 25 City Adventures for Families is a free eBook, now available for download from Lonely Planet Kids. Cities can be a challenge: expensive, chaotic and often cultural overload for small people. But they are also exciting, fascinating and above all, fun places to explore as a family – as long as you know how. And that’s where the new, free digital guide comes in. Lonely Planet’s…

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Italy TravelShare Twitter Chat is all about Italy. Sponsored by Kanetix.
Giveaways, Italy

Italy #TravelShare Twitter Chat

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Italy is one of my favorite countries in the world. It is literally the land of my forefathers (my father was born and raised in Padua (Padova), southwest of Venice), and I’ve been lucky enough to spend many wonderful holidays in the intriguing, beautiful and sometimes maddening country that is Italia. Next week on October 27th, I’ll be hosting a Twitter chat with Kanetix and TuGo that will be all about Italy. And there’s so much to chat about – the food, the beaches,…

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Imagine being a princess for a day and living in the Chateau de Versailles, outside of Paris! (via thetravellingmom.ca)
Europe, France, Planning

Being a Princess for a Day at the Château de Versailles

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Some of you might have a daughter who constantly insists that she’s a princess (these days, likely one from Frozen). If you’re a mother, you may appreciate being treated like a princess (or queen) from time to time as well. Old World Europe has many castles, or châteaux, where it’s possible to dream of being a princess for a day. Of course, the ultimate castle fit for any princess (past or present), would arguably have to be the Château de Versailles in France. Breathtaking castle and…

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The beautiful Pieta by Michaelangelo in St. Peter's Basilica The gilded ceiling of the Gallery of Tapestries The view from the Dome of St. Peter's is magnificent (via thetravellingmom.ca)
Europe, Italy

Five Tips for Visiting the Vatican Museums in Rome, Italy

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I’ve read that it would take ten years to view every item found in the Vatican Museums. They would surely be worth a trip in themselves if you had the time and the interest, but if you’re travelling with kids, the odds are high you’ll only get one afternoon to absorb all of the magnificent history, art and architecture. Here are our top five tips on maximizing your visit to the Vatican Museums in Rome. Book a Tour Make the…

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