Basilica San Clemente is one of the oldest in Rome, but it’s also a time capsule, where kids can step from the 12th century, down to the 4th century, to the 2nd and 1st century, under the streets of Rome.
Read more…Hidden gems: Palazzo Massimo alle Terme Rome
In Rome, one of the best museums for families is the Palazzo Massimo alle Terme. In the galleries are an amazing collection of ancient Roman sculpture, paintings and mosaics. Artworks are beautifully displayed, labeled in English, and the museum is never crowded like the Capitoline.
Read more…Sorrento is lemon yellow
Planning a trip to Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast in Italy, the town of Sorrento is our choice for where to stay. It’s convenient from Naples on the Circumvesuiana commuter train, or a speedy boat ride on the Bay of Naples. Sorrento is famous for its lemons, and the whole town is lemon yellow.
Read more…Travel tip: Stay at the Frankfurt Airport
When we fly from California to Europe, Frankfurt is often a transfer point for Italy, Spain, Switzerland. Here’s our top tip, stay overnight in the Frankfurt airport.
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