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The Regata Storica
The Regata Storica is an occasion that celebrates one of the oldest traditions of the Venetian Republic, traditional rowing. Unique…
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The phone apps you need before landing in Venice
Venice can be a difficult city to navigate even after years of visiting. While this is part of its charm,…
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Spices and Camels in Cannaregio
In the area of Cannaregio in the North of Venice, you will find parallel streets, almost like a wave that…
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The Accademia Bridge
A brief history of one of the four famous bridges in Venice Can you imagine what it would be like…
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Outdoor Dining in Venice
When looking for good restaurants in a new city we tend to search by criteria, one that in August sky…
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Your Summer Menu
SUMMER SUN Visiting Venice in Summer may have received a bad rap other the last few years. And whilst it…
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Association of Good Restaurant Hospitality in Venice
Twelve Restaurants, One Common Vision VENICE, ITALY Venice attractions and food culture are difficult topics for many visitors to navigate.…
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Vogalonga, The Regata of all Shapes and Sizes
ORIGINS The Vogalonga was created over 40 years ago by a group of passionate Venetians from Burano who wanted to…
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Venice with Kids
Visiting Venice with Kids Trees, alleyways, hidden doors and pastries. While Venice may not be awash with trees, the unique…
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Fish of the Venetian Lagoon
RIALTO MARKET While visiting the bustling Rialto Fish Market , you can expect to be a bit overwhelmed. There’s typically…
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The Days and Ways of Lido
I have to admit to being shamefully disinterested in this part of the world before quite recently. Assuming ignorantly, that…
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5 Reasons to Visit The Island of San Giorgio Maggiore
This is just a short boat ride from Venice but once again it is one of those places that seems…
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The Secret Ceiling of San Pantalon
Walking by oneself in Venice, or at least with an equally wide-eyed friend is the best way to see the…
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Isola di San Lazzaro degli Armeni
The Venetian Lagoon is probably the most underappreciated part of Venice. It holds a of wealth of portals accessible…
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Drogeheria Mascari
Ruga dei Spezieri (Street of the Spice Merchants). Walking through the streets of Venice the names give you an unmistakable…
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The Giudecca
The Giudecca, can be found in the South of Venice, looking lazily out over the South Lagoon. There is something…
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Venice in November
After talking with a few friends recently, it would seem that not everyone shares my thoughts on November in Venice,…
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Venetian Fashion
Venetian Fashion has always been something separate from Italian fashion, generally speaking. Once again, Venice decided to carve a slightly…
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The Bells of Venice
The Bells of Venice are one of the strongest reminders of how much things have changed in someways and how…
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Cannaregio
Cannaregio is an area that is difficult to define in just a few sentences. With so many different angles from…
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Tower and Sky, Torcello
Torcello, translates as Tower and Sky. It is a unique island and gives an insight into the lagoon history, as…
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The Rowing Boats of Venice
The traditional feet of Venetians are those silent wooden vessels that cross the canals and are guided by oar. This is a small introduction to the most common Venetian rowing boats and how to recognise them.
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First days of Spring (Menu)
The fact that spring happens every year means perhaps that we should be used to it by now, or that…
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Dorsoduro
I have always thought of this district as the slightly more light-hearted and childish district, full of many hedonistic pleasures.…
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Understanding the Sestieri: Santa Croce
In most Italian cities you will have observed that they are divided in Quartiers. However, in a few Venice being…
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The Natural light of Venice
Sunlight, although limited in these closing days of winter, is reliable and wonderful. Here are a few thoughts on how you can find and enjoy it in Venice
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I Traghetti, the invisible bridges of Venice
You will have probably noticed those people who are walking around Venice with a purpose in their stride and concentration…
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Banco Lotto No.10
As you cross the ‘Ponte Dei Greci’, a beautiful bridge in its own right, what you may not realise is that…