Expat Mom Journal

Travel Blog Written by Expat Mom Era

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Lake Anterselva, the third largest mountain lake in South Tyrol, Italy. Follow along and see what you can do in the summer in the area.

Lake Anterselva: A Family Adventure in South Tyrol

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Read more about our first holiday adventure which almost ended up on top of the mountains with the mystical guardians of Ochsenlacke on St. Jakob in East Tyrol, Austria.

St. Jakob in Defereggental with Kids: Mystical Water Creatures & Our Race to Catch the Last Chairlift

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Cardada and Cimetta: Kids Lead the Adventure

Before we’d even had a chance to unfold the map, our daughter had kicked off her shoes and quietly decided where our adventure would begin. That’s how our day at Cardada and Cimetta unfolded. Not according to a carefully planned itinerary, but by following the curiosity of three young explorers. Between cable cars, barefoot trails, treasure hunts and breathtaking views over Lake Maggiore, we…

Cardada and Cimetta: Kids Lead the Adventure

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After several days of sweltering summer heat, we were all craving cooler air and somewhere the children could simply be children. Giro d'Ali Family Park turned out to be exactly that—a mountain escape where icy streams replaced paddling pools, playgrounds blended into alpine meadows, and, for one whole day, nobody complained about being too hot.

Giro d'Ali Family Park: A Refreshing Mountain Escape for Families in the Dolomites

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Goodbye May, Hello June '26

This month felt… sick. 🤢 With the constantly changing weather, it felt like April Fool’s Day over and over again. Sunshine one moment, heavy rain the next. It wasn’t the easiest month, but it reminded me how much the little moments outdoors can lift our spirits. Real Life & Rhythm We fell out of our everyday rhythm this month. Our living space suddenly became much smaller after mould was…

Goodbye May, Hello June '26

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High5 from Cannobio Beach, Italy

After a round of the Cannobio Market, we set down on the stone wall of the harbour to relax with the kids while their grannies finish their mission. Soon we discovered a path between two line of bushes leading to the beach. This post highlights the things we sensed on this new place we discovered by accident. Today we made a pit stop before going to Wonderwood early in the morning. The kids and…

High5 from Cannobio Beach, Italy

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High5 from Pozzo di Golino

High5 from Pozzo di Golino

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Monthly review of our life that wizzed by super fast. For the purpose of slowing down and reflecting on how we spent the last 30ish days.

Goodbye April, Hello May ‘26

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If you only have a couple of hours to enjoy the best view of Lake Garda, you must not miss this hike to the Bastione. Quick ascent, epic views and delicious aperitivo. A very Italian experience.

Bastione, Riva del Garda, Italy

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Chapter to Chatter This book review series brings you the book called 'Teach a Kid to Save' from Stephen Day. If you have an almost or already elementary aged child / children, this book might just be what you were missing from your repertoire of tricks to get things done around the house and stop kids negging you to buy things spontaneously.

How to Raise Financially Savvy Kids

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We went back to our favourite climbing place at Wonderwood, Lake Maggiore, Italy. The new season is officially open as of last week.

High5 from Wonderwood, Lake Maggiore, Italy

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Monthly life update filled with moments to cherish and remember.

Goodbye March - Hello April 2026

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Monthly review of life in Ticino, Switzerland.

Goodbye February - Hello March 2026

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Visiting Budapest on an admin trip and returned with a treasured book and great memories.

Budapest My Love

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What to Expect During Switzerland's Siren Tests

Another year passed, and it is the third time we hear the sirens being tested in Switzerland. It has been three eventful years since we left the United Kingdom. Watch out for more adventures 🙂 family! How to imagine Now back to the sirens! At 13:30 this afternoon, all sirens were tested around the country. Nothing extraordinary, really. The same bus passes by as usual, people carry on with…

What to Expect During Switzerland's Siren Tests

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Fondue with Sledging on Monte Tamaro on New Year's Day

First Day of 2026 New Years Day in our house started super slow, which is unusual with three little kids. This morning they enjoyed a longer snooze than usual. Being up early, a small voice in my head gained more and more attention. This voice was encouraging me to look for a unique experience to welcome the new year, 2026. A couple of days before I saw that the cable cars of Monte Tamaro were…

Fondue with Sledging on Monte Tamaro on New Year's Day

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Celebrations

Today I felt at ease. I said no to something very important to be able to focus on celebrating the second birthday of my son properly. It meant that I could keep my sanity all day and my focus on the celebrations. As it should be. But it wasn’t like me before, it’s my new me. In the past I would had squeezed in all the things came in my way, before prioritising myself and family. Today I felt…

Celebrations