Art of Hot Chocolate in Venice
Rich and delcious hot chocolate from Venice. Photo courtesy of Ulybug via Flickr. For Venetians, hot chocolate is not a drink, it’s a passion. Casanova loved hot chocolate and they do say that...
View ArticleHistory of Paper and Books in Venice
A page printed by Aldo Manuzio or Aldus Manutius. Venice has its typical souvenirs that everyone buys and every second shop sells: glass, lace, Carnivale masks. Another is paper – writing paper...
View ArticleFesta del Redentore – Festival of the Redeemer, Venice
Nothing quite compares to fireworks in Venice. Photo courtesy of Lucca Fazzolari via Flickr. The third weekend of July marks the most beloved Summer festival in all of Venice, Festa del Redentore. This...
View ArticleMask Making in Venice
Venice is full of colorful masks There’s something magical about Venetian masks – something about that blend of mystery, craftsmanship and tradition that has been captivating travelers for centuries...
View ArticleRomantic Things to Do in Venice
You mean there’s other romantic things to do in Venice besides a sunset gondola ride? Why yes, yes there is. This is the city of Casanova and while I am not suggesting anyone follows his model of...
View ArticleHow to Make Your Venice Gondola Ride More Romantic
Sticking to smaller canals is one way to make your Venice gondola ride more romantic One of the lasting images of Venice is the gondola, those sleek black boats with the nearly flat bottoms that snake...
View ArticleThe Perfect Venetian Evening: A Gondola Ride with Serenade and Dinner
No other place on the planet has captured the imaginations of travelers like the floating city of Venice. From the buildings submerged in the sea to the long slim black boats floating between them,...
View ArticleAttending a Carnival Ball in Venice
Venice Carnival Being in Venice during its world-famous Carnival celebration is a bucket list item for many people. Why not up the ante a bit by attending a Venice Carnival costume ball? Assuming you...
View ArticleVenice Gondola School: Learn How to Be a Gondolier
Venice canals Apparently, there are boat people and there are non-boat people, or so I was told by my instructor on the Venice Gondola School: Learn How to Be a Gondolier tour. I fall straight into...
View ArticleDay Trip to the Valpolicella Region from Venice
Valpolicella vineyard. Italy is full of amazing wine, with every region producing at least some wines for local consumption if not export. If you’re in Venice, an excellent wine-centric day trip is in...
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