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?
Read more…Visiting St. Mark’s Basilica Venice
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.
Read more…Giverny: Monet’s art in the garden
A new children’s book called The Garden of Monsieur Monet inspired us to write about Giverny, a delightful day trip from Paris.
Read more…Australian Animals: New and favorite books
Australia has some of the most strange and unusual animals on earth, such as thorny devils, painted ground-dragons, fairy shrimp, legless lizards, barking spiders, echidnas, gibber-hoppers, bilbies, sugar gliders. Here’s our list of new and favorite children’s books about Australian animals.
Read more…Tokyo-Edo Fashion
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.
Read more…A Visit to Monticello
Visit Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, where kids can tour the house he designed, explore extensive gardens, and see life in a Virginia plantation, plus children’s books, and a recipe for Thomas Jefferson’s macaroni and cheese.
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