If like us you often have family or friends visiting, it can sometimes be hard accommodating everyone. Not just when it comes to having more bedrooms but where do you hang out together and eat without tripping over one another. How about if you want to show them more than just your backyard which for us in London.
Read MoreVenice is one of the ‘Big Three’ cities to visit in Italy. However, if you’re looking for Holidays in Venice but want to do more than take a selfie on the Rialto bridge what is there to see?
Read MoreI wrote about why we love Bormio a year ago now and nothing has changed. We are here right now with both our children, one who can now ski. Partly from learning in Bormio and partly in the UK at the Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead.
Read MoreThe key to travelling with a baby or small child is planning ahead. Prepare for all eventualities, then accept that you can’t control everything and the whole family will have a more pleasant trip.
Read MoreThis month’s giveaway is a little bit special!
Lucy Knott from The Blossom Twins is offering Mammaprada readers the chance to WIN two of her novels!
Read MoreMilan is not a city that’s easy on the budget, with some of the highest hotel and restaurant prices in Italy. But sightseeing there is inexpensive, with many attractions free and others modestly priced.
Read MoreEver since you were little, you have been exposed to so many different cultures and countries. You believe this has benefited you in a number of ways, so you definitely want your children to have the same experiences too.
Read MoreWe love the Venice carnival but it can be very expensive to visit. Here we talk about what the carnival actually is and how you can work around the expense!
Read MoreIn September I was lucky enough to make a trip to Tuscany. The weather was still beautiful and I enjoyed several activities in this stunning region, some of which you may have wondered about trying yourself.
I’ve always wanted to do an Italian cookery class. I’m married to an Italian and have had lots of lessons from Nonna and Zia (Grandmother’s and Aunts) however there is always another dish to learn in Italy as food is so regional.
Read MoreAlthough we all love a Summer break, Autumn is one of my favourite times to travel to Italy. There are fewer crowds, the heat is not so overpowering, but often there’s a warm sun. Local festivals which suit the seasons are in abundance and most importantly the food in Italy is so comforting!
Last month I ventured back to beautiful Tuscany and as usual, the break was wonderful but too short! There is so much to do in this region and it’s easy to miss out or just visit the obvious hot spots.
Read MoreHaving just returned from a wonderful Tuscan Press Trip with a group of female writers you may think I would be booking my next grownup getaway!
We were lucky enough to be guests of luxury villa company Bookings For You in the small village of Monte San Savino. We stayed at their property Villa La Tornaie and were hosted by the welcoming Mansalto Vineyard group.
Read MoreIt’s a big old world, sure, but it’s also getting smaller with each passing year. Indeed, more young people than ever before are living in countries other than the one where they grew up. While this is a good thing, and exciting for the people who get to experience a different culture, it’s not all positive. There are downsides. For example, it puts a big gap between loved ones. Whereas people used to live close to their family for their entire lives (usually in the same house), now they’re in different countries!
Read MoreA family friendly holiday can be hard to come up with, especially if your kids are quite young and have a lot of needs to deal with. However, it’s a lot easier than it’s made out to be, and we’re going to prove that to you right now! After all, you should plan to make memories, and as kids, the memories we make help to form the adults we become, so here are some healthy and happy activities that’ll leave a big impact.
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Read MoreThis week I’ve been chatting to a very inspiring friend of mine, Lisa Francesca Nand. A travel journalist, writer, filmmaker and regular on radio and TV in the UK, Lisa has a long list of accomplishments!
She is also a brilliant, kind friend, mum of two gorgeous boys and the creator of what has become one of the top rated podcasts on iTunes around the world, ‘The Big Travel Podcast’.
Read MoreI wrote about why we love Bormio a year ago now and nothing has changed. We will be off there again in February to take both our children, one who can now ski. Partly from learning in Bormio and partly in the UK at the Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead.
My youngest is too little being only 3, although the Swiss start at 2 years old! However a good ski instructor friend of ours told us the perfect age is 4 years old.
Read MoreSuperCamp is part of the famous camp network in America for tweens and teens. With a wonderful base in the Dolomites, Lisa runs a camp here every Summer.
Read MoreCalifornia is considered by some to be the most beautiful state in the whole of America. You’ll find plenty of amazing places to visit, great food and drink and all sorts of different activities to get involved with. That’s why it’s such a great destination for a family vacation. It’s ideal for all age groups and you’ll always be able to find something to please everybody. If you’re planning a family trip to California, these are some of the best things to do while you’re out there.
Read MoreWith the most joyous time of year approaching for family occasions, festivities and fun. Some of the cultural differences for the merriest time of the year vary between England and Italy. If you have an interest in visiting either country, here are some of the cultural traditions you can expect or may even wish to use on your stay. Alternatively, you may also decide to use the below as inspiration for your own Christmas traditions.
Read MoreThis week the wonderful author Martha Miller has shared her Italian story with us. Martha and her Husband, John sold everything and moved to Italy! How many of us would be that brave?
They were searching for adventure, but also the desire to feel settled in their community. To have a truly authentic experience not touristic one. So off they went!
I love this story and am slightly jealous we haven’t done this yet!
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