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View of Pisa by boat along the Arno River, showing colorful riverside buildings and the Church of Santa Maria della Spina, part of the route when sailing up the Arno River to Pisa.

Sailing Up the Arno River to Pisa: Best Navigator’s & Visitor’s Guide

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Yes, you can sail up the Arno River to Pisa, and it’s one of the most unique ways to experience Tuscany. In this guide, I share our full sailing itinerary from Portovenere to Nautica 180 Pisa, where we moored stern-to in calm river current. Along the way, we passed Retoni fishing huts, watched the sunrise over the water, and explored Pisa by boat with a slow, local rhythm. You’ll find route tips, marina advice, and a walking tour from the dock to Piazza del Duomo Pisa. Perfect for anyone planning a Mediterranean sailing itinerary including Pisa.

Mother traveling with a baby in Asia stands with stroller at ancient temple gate surrounded by lush forest

Traveling With a Baby: The Complete 2025 Guide

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Wondering how to start traveling with a baby? This parent-tested guide covers everything: what to pack, baby travel gear, baby sleep schedule while traveling, feeding tips, and how to manage baby travel insurance, flights, and road trips. You’ll learn how to fly with a lap infant, time drives around naps, prep for international travel with baby documents needed, and survive long journeys with less stress. From baby travel checklist templates to calming routines, this is your go-to 2025 guide for flying, driving, or glamping with a baby. Real advice, from one parent to another.

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Flying with Toddlers: The Complete 2025 Survival Guide

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Flying with toddlers doesn’t have to mean chaos. This complete 2025 guide is packed with personal tips, expert-backed strategies, and real travel hacks for making toddler air travel easier. From TSA rules and how to keep a toddler calm on a flight to gate-checking strollers, managing delays, toddler ear pain, snacks, sleep routines, and tantrum survival, I cover it all. Whether you’re flying short-haul or long-haul, solo or with help, this guide helps you plan smarter, pack better, and stay sane. Includes printable checklists, airline policy breakdowns, and honest advice from a parent who’s done it all.

Life in a French village in Provence. Traditional hilltop village in the South of France with stone houses and green valley

Life in a French Village. The Realities of Moving to the South of France

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Thinking about moving to a small village in the South of France? Before you pack up and chase the dream, read this honest guide to what life in a French village really looks like. I share the real costs, the slow pace, the beauty, and the challenges of building a life far from cities. From buying property and budgeting as an expat to learning village etiquette and dealing with isolation, this guide covers what no one tells you. Living in a small village in Provence is rewarding, but it demands more patience, resilience, and work than you might expect.

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5 Hidden Gems to Explore in New Zealand

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Tourism is doing well in New Zealand. In fact, over 3.3 million people traveled to the country in 2023. For many, a trip to New Zealand is all about visiting areas like Milford Sound, Hobbiton, and Queenstown. These are popular for good reason, but for those who prefer to avoid touristic hotspots and wish to head to the lesser-known spots, there are several places worth your time and travel budget. Uncover the Quieter Side of New Zealand If you’re looking to explore places that are an escape from the developed world, consider paying a visit to the following spots: 1. …

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