Eat In Venice without breaking the bank!
Venice: beautiful, unique but expensive. So what’s the best way to sample all the variety of Venetian cuisine without breaking the bank? Simple: go on a Bacaro Tour of the city! Try the famous...
View ArticleVenice Carnival 2012 – Major Events
The Carnival of Venice is fast approaching. Here is a list of just some of the numerous events which will take place this year from 4th February 2012 till 21st February 2012. For the full official...
View ArticleThe Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta in Torcello
A place of worship and highly spiritual, the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta is located on the fascinating Torcello Island, one of the oldest settlements in the Venice lagoon and the cradle of Venice...
View Article10 things to do in Venice with children
As most of people know, Venice is an ancient city, almost like a museum on water. It is rich in art, history and culture itineraries. Depending on the time available, you can choose to do very...
View ArticleVenice Carnival 2013 Program
Well, it is that time of year again when the most beautiful city in the world (in my humble opinion) gets even more enchanting and fascinating, with flashes of colors, music and smiles everywhere. Yes,...
View Article10 Things about Venice you didn’t know
Everyone who has been to Venice at least once must admit that it is a unique city: the labyrinth of canals, its narrow alleys, the beautiful palaces, the absence of cars. It can be wrapped in mist...
View ArticleAN UNUSUAL GUIDE OF VENICE THROUGH YOUR SENSES
This blog is dedicated to Venice, its history, its wonders and the love I have for this amazing city. But I have many friends who share this passion for the Serene Republic and through writing and...
View ArticleCarnival of Venice 2013
Last Sunday, February 3rd 2013, the Carnival of Venice started for real. It was supposed to have officially started on Saturday, but torrential rain and pretty strong gales turned the day into a...
View ArticleWhat not to do in Venice – Top tourist mistakes
If you are about to visit Venice and do not plan to consult a guide or visit a tourist office, you can follow my very own personal advice on visiting this charming city avoiding bad experiences! Venice...
View Article5 Must See Films at Venice Film Festival 2013
One of the world’s best film festivals alongside Cannes, Berlin, Toronto and Sundance, the 70th Venice Film Festival is sure to be another cinematic hit. With a decidedly more laid back atmosphere than...
View ArticleThe Ghost of Ca’ Mocenigo
What else can conjure up the name “Grand Canal”, if not water processions of doges and their elegant wives, astonished gaze and admiration of more or less famous visitors, romantic kisses in the...
View ArticleTHE QUEENS OF BEADS IN VENICE
THE QUEENS OF BEADS: THE IMPIRARESSE OF VENICE All over the world the glass which is produced in Murano is renowned for its quality and design, and this goes also for the Murano glass beads which are...
View ArticleWATER TAXI RIDE IN VENICE – JUST LIKE A V.I.P.
During the night of Redentore 2014 in Venice, I had the opportunity to take a water taxi ride to the site where our boat was anchored (the event was organised by Hotelsclick) . And it felt like we were...
View ArticleVENICE COMPETITION – WIN ITALIAN JEWELLERY
THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED!!! JEWEL COMPETITION: WIN $220 OF ORIGINAL ITALIAN HAND CRAFTED CAMEO JEWELLERY With the help of Marco Jovon of Eredi Jovon, a Venetian jeweller for 3 generations,...
View ArticleUNLOCK YOUR LOVE FOR VENICE
SUPPORT VENICE PEOPLE ON THEIR FIGHT AGAINST LOVE LOCKS 04-09-2014: UPDATE – THE CAMPAIGN CONTINUES, NEW PROFILE PHOTOS 02-09-2014: UPDATE: THE INITIATIVE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TILL 31ST DECEMBER 2014 –...
View ArticleThe Art of Craft in Venice – Etching
The Art of Craft in Venice – Etching A young artisan in Venice working hard to stay afloat! If like me you are really fed up of walking around Venice and seeing the same fake cheap Chinese made masks...
View ArticleTOP CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FROM ITALY & VENICE IN ONE CLICK
The best Christmas gift ideas from Venice & Italy Lots of unique and beautiful Italian themed ideas for Christmas gifts! Christmas is fast approaching and you are already dreading the crazy rush to...
View ArticleVENICE CARNIVAL 2015 – SPOTLIGHT EVENTS
All major events for Venice Carnival 2015 Discover all most important must do appointments for this year’s Carnival in Venice! The Venice Carnival 2015 has started yet again and this year, to my real...
View ArticleVENICE CARNIVAL 2015 AMAZING COMPETITION & BOOK SPOTLIGHT
Authentic Arts: VENICE Travel Guide – Book Competition Take your chances and win a set of books by Laura Morelli as well as two authentic Carnival masks from Venice Carnival 2015 Carnival in Venice...
View ArticleVENICE: WHEN A DREAM COMES TRUE
VENICE: WHEN DREAMS DO COME TRUE Venice Carnival 2015: a Venetian experience On Saturday 7th February 2015 finally the Carnival of Venice managed to explode in an array of colours, sounds and smells....
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