Family Travel & Life in Tuscany
I’ve just come in from a walk and if you’d seen me, you probably would’ve wondered what I was doing with my head in the bushes. I was smelling the jasmine (gelsomino)! While the city isn’t teeming with gardens and flowers, we do have some, and they’re one of the reasons I love May in
My 8-year-old enjoys some of Florence’s kid-friendly museums, but on a recent afternoon, we decided to spend our few hours in the city doing less-traditional things. It was still kind of a ‘mom-son date,’ so we did pack in a couple of special trips (pastries! more sugar!), and we were flexible (I needed to make
Updated February 26, 2026 I imagine asking someone from Florence where to get the best gelato is like asking someone from Chicago where to get the best deep-dish pizza or someone from Tokyo where to get the best sushi – you’ll probably get different answers from every person you ask. Still, I’m sharing my picks
If you happen to be in the area with your family, the Museum of Volterra’s Saltworks is worth visiting. But it’s not for everyone (more on that below). At the museum, get some background on one of the area’s historic saltworks, and your bambini will be thrilled atthe chance to see the enormous salt mountain
Volterra doesn’t scream ‘kid-friendly.’ It doesn’t have the towers of San Gimignano, the farm animals of an agriturismo, or the draw of the nearby Tuscan coast. However, it is a fantastic medieval town to wander and explore for a day with your family. Compared to a bigger city like Florence, it’s really ‘chill.’ Compared to
Have you spent hours searching for the perfect agriturismo for your family’s stay in Tuscany? I may have just the place for you! I’ve just come back from a weekend visit to Agriturismo Biologico Diacceroni with two of my boys (ages 4 and 7). It was a ‘staycation’ for us – just over an hour
My 4-year-old son and I recently spent a morning exploring the farm at La Palagina on a guided visit. If you’re traveling to Tuscany and seeking ‘touch the land’ experiences for your family, this is a great spot to begin! La Palagina is a small farm located in the hills between Chianti and the Valdarno.
Are you trying to book for your international flight to Tuscany for your upcoming vacation? I’m based in Tuscany with my family, and I’ve taken numerous flights in and out of Tuscany during my 2+ decades here as a student, solo traveler, cycling guide, trip planner, and resident. While I’ve lost count long ago, I’ve
Thinking of visiting Florence’s HZERO Miniature Train Museum, but aren’t sure if you should prioritize it over other Florence experiences? I’m a local mamma of three, and I just visited the museum with my youngest son (4-years-old). We found HZERO to be a nice change of pace from typical Florence museums like the Uffizi and the Accademia.
A visit to Chianti likely brings to mind vineyards, red wine, and rolling hills… not exactly a stellar destination for kids. However, if you’re a wine lover or you want to explore the classic Tuscan scenery, a Chianti visit can be made kid-friendly. I’m a mamma of three living here, and I’ve also guided family