Italy's "Golden Triangle" includes Venice, Florence, and Rome, each reflecting distinct cultural elements. Efficient travel begins in Venice, using high-speed trains connecting all cities. Suggested itineraries include 3 days in Venice, 4 in Florence with a day trip to Tuscany, and 5 in Rome. In Venice, prioritize St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace while enjoying local pastries. Florence’s highlights include the Uffizi and Accademia galleries, with budget tips focusing on passes and local markets. Rome’s must-sees are the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and Trastevere neighborhood. Overall, budget around €50-70 per day and embrace Italian culture and pace.
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Canoeing Into an Ancient Maya Underworld – Barton Creek Cave, Belize
The post recounts a family's thrilling adventure at Barton Creek Cave in Belize, highlighting the exploration of ancient Maya history. Guided by an expert, they canoed through impressive caverns adorned with stalactites and stalagmites, learning about the region’s vast and largely unexplored cave systems. The experience included unsettling glimpses of ceremonial rituals, including a child's skull from a sacrifice. This tour, essential for understanding Belize's heritage, exemplifies worldschooling by offering immersive learning that sparks curiosity in children. The author encourages families to embark on this extraordinary journey filled with education and excitement.
Our San Diego Itinerary + Learning Ideas!
Discovering San Diego: A Family Adventure One of our most memorable trips that we shared with family was to San Diego, California—a city bursting with excitement, culture, and endless possibilities for exploration. These were some of the highlights of our trip and some bonus learning ideas you could incorporate in your own visit! Balboa Park:… Continue reading Our San Diego Itinerary + Learning Ideas!
Must-Have List of Items to Pack for Belize
If you saw our packing ideas for some of our other trips, such as the Bahamas resorts Atlantis and Baha Mar, you may have noticed we brought a LOT of stuff to save money such as non-perishable food and cooking utensils. Eating on resorts gets very expensive! For this trip we are doing the opposite… Continue reading Must-Have List of Items to Pack for Belize
The Traveling Homeschool 