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21 Best Local & Traditional Italian Food you must try

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

Planning a visit to Italy? Here are the 21 best local Italian food dishes for you to try.

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Travelling to Italy in 2026? Know all these rules for tourists

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on July 22, 2026August 25, 2026

If you are travelling to Italy in 2026, read on for all the new norms for tourists, including increased taxes, crowd control and public behaviour laws.

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2 days in Venice: Itinerary for this charming, touristy, city

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on July 10, 2026July 23, 2026

This City of Canals is truly unique. We spent 2 days in Venice exploring the top attractions and the famous islands around it.

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Guide to the 5 Towns of Cinque Terre Italy

  • by madisonsfootsteps
  • Posted on June 26, 2026June 27, 2026

Cinque Terre is a spectacular example of the beauty of the Italian coastline. It is perfect for travelers who love beaches, hiking, Italian food and gorgeous ocean views. Read this guide to figure the best things to do in the five Cinque Terre towns.

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We enjoyed a day trip to Capri on our Italy itinerary
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How to plan a day trip to Capri from Amalfi Coast

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on May 18, 2026July 23, 2026

A day trip to Capri can be easily planned as part of your Amalfi itinerary. A day trip to Capri is just about enough to savour some of the highlights of this lovely island.

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Top 10 Lake Towns to visit in Northern Italy

  • by loraalden
  • Posted on April 23, 2026April 29, 2026

When we talk about lakes of Northern Italy, we usually mean Lake Garda, Lake Como and Lake Maggiore. Besides a classic beach holiday, the Northern Italian lakes can offer a lot of other activities.

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Hi! I am Shweta, the zest of this blog :-).

I have always been passionate about travel and immersing in new experiences. Having been to over 45 countries, the idea behind this blog is to bring family-friendly itineraries and tips, destinations, and luxury stays to the readers. My belief is that family travel needn’t be boring and one can do a mix of local culture & food, adventure activities and relaxation, all with family.

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