Visiting Pisa with Kids

A Pisa playground next to the Pisa Aqueduct is a great thing to do in Pisa for the whole family

During our month-long family vacation to Italy, we knew we had to visit Pisa to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa with our kids. After some research, we determined the limited number of additional things to do in Pisa with kids made a daytrip to Pisa ideal for our family.

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6 Parks and Playgrounds in Rome

We spent 7 days in Rome with kids. Here are the playgrounds in Rome we found near Rome's tourist attractions.

Rome is a great place for a family vacation. There are so many things to do in Rome with kids that you will have no trouble filling your days with activities the whole family will enjoy.

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The Island of Elba with Kids

Discover the best beaches on Elba Island

You will love visiting the Island of Elba with your kids. Isola d’Elba is the third largest island in Italy with over 100 beautiful beaches to visit. Elba Island is also where Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled (which apparently the whole world knew, except us!).

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Hiking Cinque Terre with Kids

Hiking Cinque Terre with Kids is an amazing thing to do on a family vacation to Italy

We love hiking with our kids while traveling, so when we were planning our family vacation to Italy, we knew hiking Cinque Terre with our kids was a must. Cinque Terre is one of Italy’s most beautiful locations and the hiking between the legendary five coastal villages is truly epic.

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Tayrona National Park with Kids

We had a great day hiking to Cabo San Juan in Tayrona National Park with our kids

Colombia’s Tayrona National Park is a truly special place. Nestled in-between the captivating turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea and the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains, Tayrona National Park is home to excellent jungle hiking and many beautiful beaches. This combination was too enticing to pass up and we knew we had to visit Tayrona National Park with our kids.

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Minca, Colombia with Kids

The kids loved the family-sized hammocks at the Marinka Waterfalls

We knew we had to visit Minca with our kids; it’s simply our kind of town…  An up-and-coming backpacker haven nested in the ultra-lush Sierra Nevada mountains, home to organic coffee and cocoa farms, waterfalls with swimming holes, great hiking and more.

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3 Days in Rodadero with Kids

Enjoying a plate of fresh papaya while enjoying the Caribbean views in Rodadero with kids

Rodadero, Santa Marta is a beach resort beautifully situated on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. Blessed with several beautiful beaches and close proximity to Tayrona National Park, there are plenty of fun things to do in Rodadero with kids.

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Using Credit Cards in Colombia

Cartagena Clock Tower Monument - Monumento Torre Del Reloj

I love using my credit card when I travel. I earn travel points and it reduces the need to walk around with a wad of cash in my pocket. When planning my trip to Colombia, I read a variety of accounts about credit cards not being widely accepted outside major centers and cash advances from ATM’s being difficult.

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Ciudad Perdida Trek: A Comprehensive List of Tips

the famous Ciudad Perdida archaeological site

We read a ton of blog posts prior to our Ciudad Perdida, Colombia trek. Knowing what to expect and what to bring on the Ciudad Perdida trek (also known as the Lost City trek) was important to us. We were grateful for a lot of the insights, but we found that a lot of the top-ranking posts on the subject are a little outdated, causing us to bring some items we hadn’t needed to.

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