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Tamara Gruber

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Tamara is passionate about exploring with her husband and tween daughter, whether it is around the world or near their home in Providence, RI. A travel planning wizard and organization freak, she spends countless hours researching trips. She began blogging to share this research with others after learning that planning and preparation can help kids get the most out of a trip and create lasting memories. Applying her 20+ years of corporate marketing and writing experience, she has made We3Travel a trusted source for parents looking for family travel information. Tamara is also a monthly contributor to Ciao Bambino! and This Girl Travels, and you can find her writing and other travel sites. When traveling with her family, Tamara likes to balance history and cultural learning with family fun and adventure.

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Glamping spots in New England- be sure to save this one for the summer and DM me for a discount code for AutoCamp! #glampingnotcamping #glampinglife #glamping #glampingresort #newenglandlife #campi...
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Today is National Cheese Lover’s Day in the US and as a cheese lover, I thought I’d share some photos from Parma, Italy and the Food Valley. . Less than one hour by train from Bologna, Parma i...
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Best trip of 2022 for me had to be the 5 days I spent with friends in Piedmont / Piemonte in northern Italy. The perfect hotel, amazing food and wine, and the best company. I debated sharing the fu...
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I think this every time I fall in love with a new place it Italy. On our trip in October we were all looking at listings in Piedmont and lLake Como. But when I visited Bergamo…now that is a place...
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Fair Verona may be the fabled city of star-crossed lovers but there is so much to see and do there beyond Romeo & Juliet. I just wrote a post on We3Travel with 19 reasons to visit Verona, Italy and...
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How much can you squeeze into 2 days in Edinburgh? A lot…⬇️⬇️ I wrote a 2 day Edinburgh itinerary on Your Time to Fly but the short version to bookmark is: - St. Bernard’s Well - Dean ...
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I truly fell in love with Edinburgh from the minute I stepped off the train and started pulling my suitcase down the street to my hotel. Were there things I didn’t love? Sure. I didn’t love h...
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Did you make a resolution to make more time for yourself this year? Or to travel more? Then how about joining the women-only group trip to Iceland that I am hosting this September? . This 7 night t...
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Telling my fam how much I loved Verona as we try to recreate Risotto Amarone on New Year’s Eve., One of my favorite new places of 2022. Have you been? #veronaitaly #verona🇮🇹 #verona #piazza...
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I love looking back over the year and taking time to appreciate the moments big and small. Travel is obviously a big priority for me and I know time is finite to see and do the things I’d like to...
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It’s ok to go to Italy for the food. Sure there is great art, architecture, history, scenery and activities too but come on, the food!! What country has your favorite foods? #italianfood #italian...
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Ladies, come join me in Iceland in September 2023!! The details are now live and anyone who signs up before 9 am ET on Wednesday, December 14th receives an early bird discount! See the link in my b...
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I’m not sure I can top this year but I’m eternally grateful for the wealth of travel experiences and personal milestones celebrated in 2022. I have no idea what’s ahead, but I’m moving forw...
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Have you booked your national park trip for 2023 yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Those lodges book up fast! If you are visiting a national park next year, which one? Drop your favorite park ...
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Tortellini in brodo from @sfoglia.rina in Bologna is worth the wait. My recent trip to Bologna and Parma Italy followed in @stanleytucci ‘s footsteps and it was everything I imagined. #bolognait...
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Join me in Iceland in 2023!! I’m putting together a group girls trip to Iceland in September of 2023 and you are invited! Our group of 8-12 women will spend a week exploring Iceland’s South Coa...
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I can’t say enough good things about our stay at @lavillahotel in Mombarruzzo in Piedmont, Italy. #smallluxuryhotels #boutiquehotels #luxuryhotels #luxurytravel #luxurytraveller #luxurytrips #lu...
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Here are my new winter looks from sustainable, fair-trade clothing brand @aventuraclothing (note: I am an #aventuraambassador and I receive clothing to try as gifts.) Look 1: Blake skinny leg pant...
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There is still one more night of @goprovidence’s 3 nights of lights to kick off the holiday season! #3nightsoflights #goprovidence #pvd #providenceri #providencerhodeisland #christmasdecorations ...
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Lake Garda in Italy is so pretty! Have you been? #lakegarda #lakegardaitaly #italianlakes #italytravels #italytraveltips #italytraveller #beautifullake #beautifullakes
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Just a few of the things I loved about my recent hosted stay at the @briarbarninn north of Boston. #visitma #briarbarninn #cutehotel #romanticgetaways #inns #smallluxuryhotels #hotelamenities #hot...
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📍 🇮🇹 Borgo sul Mincio near Verona may just be the cutest village in Italy. Tell me if you have seen one cuter! #italy🇮🇹 #italyiloveyou #italygram #italianvillages #borgosulmincio #be...
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Since this it is small business Saturday it is also a great day to support your favorite bloggers and spend some time clicking through and reading articles on their websites. Don’t believe the ...
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Portsmouth, New Hampshire is such a great destination for dining, shopping, and history. While it is popular in the summer, Portsmouth is also a great getaway spot around the holidays with events l...
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The Piemonte mist keeps the dew on the grapes and helps the truffles grow. 📍Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy #piedmont #piemonte #piemonteturismo #piemonteitalia #piedmontitaly #barbaresco #barbares...
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Who could use a weekend getaway with your significant other? The upside of empty nest life is that it is a lot easier to take a romantic getaway. Luckily here in New England we have so many cozy in...
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Yay or nay to fall walks on the beach? Today couldn’t decide if it wanted to snow or be sunny so I took a sunny window for a quick stroll on the beach. . The Ashlyn jacket from @aventuraclothing ...
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Where are my cheese lovers? 🧀💛 Did you know you can visit a Parmesan manufacturer in Parma, Italy and see how Parmesan is made (plus taste some?) #parmesan #parmesancheese #parmaitaly #foodv...
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When you get to have a dream trip with your favorite people the only question is, when can you do it again? #italytrip #truffleseason #couplestrip #couplestravel #couplestravelgoals #piemonte #pie...
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Milan or Venice? Surprised that this is Milan? Milan used to have many canals through the city and some were used to bring in the marble used to build the Duomo. Most have been covered by roads, al...
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I have conflicting thoughts on Lake Como in Italy. This posh destination has been on my bucket list for decades and I loved spending two nights in Tremezzo on Lake Como in October. It was truly a "...
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I mean why? Why is this necessary when in vacation…in Italy??!! #luxuryhotels #luxuryhotelsoftheworld #grandhotelmajesticgiàbaglioni #bolognaitaly #amexfinehotelsandresorts #luxurytraveller #lux...
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Where would I live if I could move to Italy? I play that game in my head a lot because living (at least for a few months) in Italy has been a dream of mine. I’ve been to Italy many times but this...
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Hello my name is Tamara and I love truffles. And yes, I did build an entire trip to Italy around attending the @tartufobiancoalba Alba White Truffle Festival. Visiting northern Italy in the fall pr...
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Now this is new! A @dysonhair dryer at the @ghtlakecomo. No surprise that the box in my room was initially empty and I had to request another. I think the previous guests went home with an expensiv...
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Must visit towns in Italy’s Piemonte (aka Piedmont) region [SAVE this for later] . If you like Tuscany‘s medieval hill towns you’ll also love the landscape and small towns of Italy’s Piedmo...
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We wrapped up our time in Piemonte / Piedmont today and I loved this region. You have vineyards, medieval hill towns, scenic hills and great food. Tuscany gets so much attention but Piedmont should...
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Let’s go llama trekking with Swan Mountain @llamatreks in @glaciermt! How cute and goofy are llamas? This was such a fun way to take a hike in the woods. #glaciermt #recreateresponsibly #glacierc...
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Today is Indigenous People’s Day. This day is observed in many states and cities to “honor the sovereignty, resilience and immense contributions that Native Americans have made to the world”...
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Oh Montana, you are something special. With such a huge state there are so many places to explore. My latest blog post gives some ideas for 5 weekend getaways in @glaciermt in Western Montana [part...
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I can’t wait to head back to Tucson this weekend and break out my “52 Things to do in Phoenix and Tucson” book from @moonguides! I love the insider info and variety of choices for locals and ...
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Hadrian's Wall photo dump alert! I finally finished up my nearly 8,000 word article about my 8-day walking holiday across England along Hadrian's Wall Path. It was a transformative solo travel expe...
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Starting on October 1st the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road will be closed from Apgar to Logan’s Pass. The east side from St. Mary’s to Logan Pass will stay open until October 16th. I’m gl...
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Welcome and introductions! For everyone just joining me and those I've known for a while, I wanted to share a little update as I look to combine my Instagram presence into one account. . My name is...
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Think there isn’t much to do in Western Montana? Think again! @glaciermt is all about beautiful views, scenic drives, charming towns, and so many parks, forests, mountains, rivers, lakes, and wat...
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When is a good time to visit @glaciermt in western Montana? [Partner] I thought September was fabulous! On all days but one, the weather was absolutely perfect in the low 70s or high 60s during the...
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Forest bathing in Western Montana: time in nature and the fresh mountain air works wonders on the stress level, especially after soaking in an open air hot spring at quinnshotsprings in glaciermt [...
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When hiking in glaciermt in western Montana always be sure to Recreate Responsibly, which means staying on path, following the rules, leaving no trace, and carrying bear spray! [AD] #glaciermt #rec...
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My first blog post about my Hadrian’s Wall Path walking holiday is now live answering many of the questions you all have raised. I’m so touched that many of you have expressed a new interest in...
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I'm working on my post about my Hadrian's Wall Path walking holiday and trying to capture the experience in words. Often my posts are full of information that is helpful in planning, and I definite...
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