from instagram – Vernazza, Cinque Terre

We spent a wonderful week in Vernazza, Italy, one of the five towns of Cinque Terre. It was founded around 1080 and its natural port has often been a departure point for naval forces to combat pirates. #trekarooing #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #vernazza #visitvernazza #vernazzaitaly #italy #italia #cinqueterre

 

from instagram – Monterosso, Cinque Terre

Monterosso in Cinque Terre is beautiful but it gets a bit crazy during peak season, especially when the cruise ships arrive. It’s the least crowded early morning or after 3PM. #trekarooing #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #monterossoalmare #italy #italia #cinqueterre

 

from instagram – Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa has been stabilized multiple times over the centuries. It now leans just under 4 meters at the top. #trekarooing #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #pisa #pisaitaly #pisatower #italy #italia #tuscany #italywithkids

 

from instagram – Galileo Museum in Florence

The Galileo Museum has an astounding collection of medieval scientific instruments, including this armillary sphere which represents the “universal machine” of the world as developed by Aristotle. #trekarooing #roadschool #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #galileomuseum #museogalileo #florence #florenceitaly #italy #italia #tuscany

 

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, …