I’m not rushing to bring my kids back to Italy.
Jamie Davis Smith
This is an unpopular opinion among my friends, but I wouldn’t bring my kids back to Italy. Because it’s so popular, everywhere we went was incredibly crowded.
We mostly stuck to major cities like Rome and Venice, and we visited during a high tourist season in the summer, so it wasn’t entirely surprising. However, my kids only have so many school breaks for international vacations, so we didn’t have a ton of other options.
The stifling crowds made it difficult to get around, and some of the attractions we planned on visiting were sold out.
Moreover, although my family loves Italian food, it’s pretty easy to find good pizza, pasta, and other specialties elsewhere in the world.
I’m glad we went once, but I’d rather explore other parts of Europe than return.
