✦  Family Travel Journal

Living
a Life

Our family adventures across Europe — cities, food, history, and memories that last forever.

Trip 01

Our Italy
Adventure

Bologna, Florence, Pisa, and Rome — ten days of pasta, history, and family memories.

10 Days 4 Cities June 2026 Family Trip
The Journey

Route Timeline

Four cities connected by high-speed train.

01
June 4–6

Bologna

Arrival, historic porticoes, local food markets, and relaxed family exploring.

02
June 6–9

Florence

Accademia, Uffizi, Duomo, river walks, gelato, and evening strolls.

03
June 8

Pisa

Morning day trip to the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli.

04
June 9–13

Rome

Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, piazzas, pasta, and final family memories.

Bologna Jun 4–6
Florence Jun 6–9
Pisa Jun 8 · day trip
Rome Jun 9–13
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Best Moments

Trip Highlights

The moments we'll remember forever.

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Favorite Sights

  • Galleria Colonna & Due Torri
  • Uffizi & Piazzale Michelangelo
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Colosseum & Pantheon
  • Trevi Fountain at night
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Family Moments

  • First gelato stop
  • Train rides between cities
  • Evening walks after dinner
  • Stroller-friendly piazza days
  • Piazzale Michelangelo sunset

Memorable Details

  • Michelangelo's David in person
  • Vatican Museums frescoes
  • Ponte Vecchio at golden hour
  • MÒ! Mortadella Lab, Bologna
  • Castel Sant'Angelo ceiling art

Saved Places

Recommendations

Our Google Maps saves — restaurants, cafés, museums, and landmarks. Click any card to open in Maps.

Bologna

Jun 4–6

Florence

Jun 6–9

Pisa

Jun 8 · Day trip

Rome

Jun 9–13

Practical Info

Travel Tips

Everything useful for the Italy trip. Click each to expand.

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Trains & Getting Around
  • Book Trenitalia or Italo tickets in advance — high-speed trains sell out fast in June.
  • Validate regional tickets before boarding at yellow machines on the platform.
  • Bologna → Florence: ~35 min. Florence → Rome: ~1h 30 min by Frecciarossa.
  • Pisa day trip: easy 1hr train from Florence Santa Maria Novella.
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Museums & Reservations
  • Uffizi and Accademia (David): book online months in advance.
  • Vatican Museums: book a morning slot; allow 3–4 hours minimum.
  • Colosseum: timed-entry tickets are mandatory and sell out fast.
  • Most state museums are free on the first Sunday of each month.
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Stroller & Family Tips
  • Bologna's porticoes are great for shaded, stroller-friendly walking.
  • Cobblestones are everywhere — a light compact stroller is essential.
  • Most Italian restaurants welcome children; dine before 7 pm for fewer crowds.
  • Rome: Prati neighbourhood near Vatican is flat, walkable, family-friendly.
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Apps & Connectivity
  • Download Google Maps offline for Bologna, Florence, and Rome before you go.
  • Trenitalia app for train tickets and live boards.
  • TheFork for restaurant reservations across all four cities.
  • Get an EU eSIM — TIM, Vodafone IT, or Iliad for affordable data.

Memories

Photo Gallery

Our real trip photos — click any image to open the lightbox.

🔵 Bologna
🟢 Florence
🟠 Pisa
🔴 Rome
Trip 02

Our Vienna
Adventure

The City of Music — palaces, coffee houses, art, and Viennese charm.

3 Days Vienna Jul 2–4 Family Trip

Best Moments

Trip Highlights

Three days of Imperial grandeur, world-class music, and unmistakable Viennese style.

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Favorite Sights

  • Belvedere Palace & Gardens
  • Hofburg Imperial Palace
  • Vienna State Opera
  • Karlskirche
  • Hundertwasserhaus
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Cultural Moments

  • Mozart bust at the Opera
  • Rubens ceiling at KHM
  • Roman ruins at Michaelerplatz
  • Kärtner Strasse & Graben walk
  • Soviet War Memorial

Memorable Details

  • Belvedere flower gardens
  • Hofburg inner courtyard
  • Donaukanal & street art
  • Heldenplatz & Rathaus
  • Vienna coffee house culture


Saved Places

Recommendations

Our top picks for Vienna — palaces, museums, coffee houses, and iconic spots. Click any card to open in Maps.

Palaces

Museums & Opera

Streets & Landmarks

Coffee Houses & Food

Memories

Photo Gallery

Click any photo to open the lightbox.

🏰 Belvedere Palace
🏛️ Hofburg Palace
🏙️ City Streets & Landmarks
🎵 Opera & Museums
🎨 Hundertwasserhaus
Trip 03

Our Lisbon
Adventure

Alfama, castles, trams, the Ponte 25 de Abril, and the magic of Portugal at night.

4 Days Lisbon Jul 23–26 Family Trip

Best Moments

Trip Highlights

Four days of terracotta rooftops, iconic trams, and the wide blue Tagus.

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Favorite Sights

  • São Jorge Castle & city views
  • Lisbon Cathedral (Sé)
  • Ponte 25 de Abril bridge
  • Praça do Comércio at night
  • Alfama rooftops
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Memorable Moments

  • Tram 28 at the Sé at night
  • Cascais evening stroll
  • Tagus riverfront at sunset
  • Beach art & ceramic figurines
  • City lights from the miradouros
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Lisbon Flavors

  • Pastel de nata from Belém
  • Bacalhau (salted cod) everywhere
  • Ginja cherry liqueur
  • Time Out Market
  • Seafood along the waterfront


Saved Places

Recommendations

Our top picks for Lisbon — castles, viewpoints, trams, and the best pastel de nata in the world. Click any card to open in Maps.

Castle & Cathedral

Viewpoints (Miradouros)

Waterfront & Belém

Food & Markets

Memories

Photo Gallery

Click any photo to open the lightbox.

🏰 Castle & Cathedral
🌉 Tagus & The Bridge
🌙 Lisbon at Night
🌊 Cascais & Beach