Ferragosto – Where does this tradition come from? The word “ferragosto” derived from the name of the festivals that the Emperor Augustus introduced in the Roman Empire in 18 BCE, called Feriae Augusti. The purpose of this festival was to create a prolonged period of rest for the workforce after the first major harvest that happened […]
MALTA WITH KIDS Composed of three islands, Malta, Gozo and Comino, the Maltese archipelago is ideal as a family holiday destination. Some of its best resorts that cater exceptionally well to parents traveling with babies, toddlers and teens are found in Mellieha Bay, Sliema and St Julian’s Bay. In Malta, there are loads of family-friendly […]
Things to know before traveling to Gibraltar with your family What better destination than the sunny seaside town of Gibraltar, with its incredible coastline, historic landmarks and bustling town life for a bonding family trip? It is definitely something a little different to the standard beach trip to city trip! Gibraltar is a good holiday […]
Planning ahead when traveling with kids is of the utmost importance. That is why it is crucial be informed regarding the in’s and out’s of the destination you are planning on visiting. Please know that Sicilians are very welcoming and warm and they will love to have you ahtough they may have to communicate with hands […]
Italy has 4,723 miles of coastline which are dotted with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Of course, the perception of beauty is subjective and depends on people’s preferences when it comes to the criteria by which the beaches are judged. For this reason, it is really hard to narrow down which […]
Can I use Uber in Rome? This is a very common question among tourists: Is there Uber in Rome? Well, in a nutshell, Uber was launched in Italy but, then, lobbying of cab drivers in the city of Rome led Uber to being banned, at least in the traditional “taxi” role of the company. There […]
Where do you get the best gelato in Rome? Fatamorgana Gelateria Fatamorgana is the ideal healthy gelato place. If you are worried about the harm of artificial flavouring, or have intolerances to gluten or dairy, then one of Gelateria Fatamorgana’s shops is the place to go! Fatamorgana prides itself on using organic ingredients to create […]
How to help your teens understand that Athens is one of the most amazing places in the world for a family vacation. Parents of the world unite and read carefully…….no more dreading the most precious time spent on vacation with your teenagers. No more showing your best crisis-management skills and no more dragging them along…..as they […]
From the pizza-invaded streets of the urban neighborhoods in New York or Melbourne called Little Italy to the thousands of Gelato shops that fill the streets of São Paolo – there is really no place on earth that has not been influenced by the delicious and all-time favorite Italian cuisine! But the real question is: […]
Paris is often referred to as the City of Love, due to its several romantic spots filled with joyful and happily-ever-after couples. However, despite keeping its romantic charm all year long, as both mid-term break and Valentine’s day approach, Paris becomes a hub for families all over the world thanks to its renowned reputation as […]