from instagram – Happy 4th of July from Riomaggiore!

Happy 4th of July! Found a little U.S.A. love here on the via dell’Amore, the cliffside “pathway of love” which connects the Cinque Terre towns of Riomaggiore and Manarola. #trekarooing #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #manarola #manarolaitaly #riomaggiore #italy #italia #liguria #cinqueterre #usa #independenceday #fourthofjuly

 

from instagram – Civic Museum of Siena, Italy

Museo Civico, the oft overlooked city museum of Siena is in the Palazzo Pubblico. The art and beautiful frescoes make a short visit worthwhile. The building was constructed during the Government of the Nine, during which nine members of the middle class (not nobles) ruled in two month increments without outside influence. During their terms, … 

 

from instagram – Siena, Italy

The medieval winding alleyways of Siena are delightfully lined with local fresh fruits, vegetables, pasta, flowers, and more. #trekarooing #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #siena #sienaitaly #italy #italia #tuscany

 

from instagram – Duomo di Orvieto

Duomo di Orvieto, a 14th century cathedral built in the Siennese Gothic style. In contrast to the ornate golden facade, the side walls are constructed of alternating white travertine and blue-grey basalt stone. #trekarooing #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #orvieto #orvietoitaly #italy #italia

 

from instagram – Orvieto underground

Orvieto underground. The 2700 year-old Etruscan tunnel network consists of over 1200 caves dug under the hilltop town of Orvieto. The caves and deep water wells allowed the Etruscans to withstand a two-year siege by the Romans before being conquered. #trekarooing #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #orvieto #orvietoitaly #orvietounderground #italy

 

from instagram – Tartufo time!

Tartufo, a chocolate ice cream truffle first created in 1946 includes 13 varieties of Swiss chocolate. Here it sits to the left of it’s gelato brethren. #trekarooing #travelwithkids #familytravel #familytrip #takeyourkidseverywhere #rome #roma #romanholiday #italy #tartufo #gelato