The lion of St. Mark is everywhere, but visiting Venice with kids, look for dragons too.
Scenes of Saint Theodore, Saint George, Archangel Michael, and Santa Margherita defeating dragons are portrayed in mosaics, paintings, reliefs and sculpture throughout the city.
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The winged lion of Saint Mark is the symbol of Venice. Discovering Venice with kids, lions are everywhere you look. Find out why the lion holds a book, the Venetian flag in battle, and where to see our favorite lions.
Read more…Venice is famous for its gondolas, but visiting the city with kids, see how many different kinds of boats you can spot. And think about life without a car – how do you get around, collect garbage, pick up hotel laundry, transport goods, deliver mail and packages, go shopping, renovate an apartment, need an ambulance, put out a fire?
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St. Mark’s Basilica is a “must see” in Venice, and here’s tips for exploring the Basilica, how to avoid long lines, find the only restroom inside, and discover golden treasures.
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A new children’s book called The Garden of Monsieur Monet inspired us to write about Giverny, a delightful day trip from Paris.
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During the Edo period, fashion was very important for both women and men in Japan. Ladies wore exquisite kimonos made of silk and brocade, and elaborate hair styles were adorned with exquisite hair ornaments. In kabuki plays, actors appeared on stage in dazzling costumes. Visiting Tokyo with kids, tips for where find Edo era kimono, costumes and hairstyles.
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