Tag: Northern Italy
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September Veneto Road Trip
Veneto is a beautiful region to explore filled with charming towns filled with amazing food and sites to see. The highlight of our end of summer was a trip to Italy where we drove around Veneto for ten days. Typically, we fly to Rome and drive from there but this time we flew to Venice…
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Tivoli’s Secret Garden
‘Finding the secret garden of Italy in Tivoli that breathes art & history’ Providing the perfect country escape, Tivoli is a small medieval town situated on the Aniene river, about 30 kilometers from Rome that is filled with beauty and history. Perched on a hilltop with an abundance of natural beauty, the town offers panoramic…
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Bacari in Venice, the local way.
‘Gone for an espresso, some bacari & Venetian delights.. local style’ Venice is surrounded with cute little espresso or bacari (this basically refers to the antipasti or tapas way of eating, but with Venetian customs) bars that make the winding streets interesting to roam. You may pass little vegetable stands, chocolate shops, delis and…
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The Secret Garden of Venice
‘perfectly manicured gardens just a boat ride from the square, welcome to Belmond Hotel Cipriani’ Are we still in Venice? Yes we are, just a five minute boat ride across the lagoon from San Marco square to the island of Giudecca. This luxury retreat make a wonderful getaway from the hassle of Venice, if…
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‘The Prettiest of Venice’
‘A walk through the prettiest streets of Venice’ Leaving our hotel Palazzetto Pisani, walk through the long narrow Campo Santo Stefano that lines with little cafes, shops and restaurants, away from the Grand Canal & Glasstress le Biennale, for example to the streets around Piscina San Samuele. This area is filled with the mot prettiest…
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When in Venice; Caffè Florian & San Marco Piazza
‘Sip on an espresso that is filled with history in the beautiful San Marco Square’ Greeted by smart white-jacketed waiters, welcome to the oldest cafe in Europe! With its unique interior, frescoed ceilings and mirrored walls, Caffé Florian is an iconic symbol of Venice established in 1720, making it the oldest functioning coffee-house in Europe.…
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Golden Hour Gondola Ride
The gondola used to be the city’s main transport mode back before boats were in favour and today it is really aimed more for a leisurely experience. Possibly the most recognizable (and cliché) symbol of Venice, a gondola ride is a fun experience for a first timer in Venice. I’m not sure I would need…
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Beyond the Grand Canal
‘When a city of tourists becomes more to explore’ No doubt, Venice is one of the most touristic cities in Europe, but finding the magic is easy once you stay away from the main drags and walk further into an authentic experience. Walking through the maze-like streets, one hidden corner after another reveals itself to…
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Rainbowed Burano
‘ When your hungover in Burano, enjoy a 7 hour seafood lunch in a rainbowed street of cute houses’ Burano Island, Venice The colourful island of Burano was a highlight of our Venice trip with its simple lifestyle and authentic charm. The picturesque village fills with vibrant little houses that lays in the Venetian lagoon…
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Capture the alluring beauty of Venice
‘ With a visual mindset’ In May, the Venetian air sends whiffs of detergent that spreads from the hanging laundry (very evident in narrow lanes where the air sits still) combined with the blooming syren trees that is all shadowed by the calm salty sea air from the canals. The breathtaking city of Venice famed…