- Page 1 of 5
- Next
Showing 1-25 of 103 results
-
Venice A City Tour – The Way it Was Meant to Be
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 29 May 2012
“Venice is meant to be seen by boat.” That is what our guide Jennifer said to us while we waited at the pier for our private tour of Venice. We were taking a tour of the city by water taxi. A sleek and classic white boat where we lounged under the sun in the lap of luxury.
-
Gondola Parking in Venice, Italy
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 17 May 2012
For decades Venice Gondolas have been romanticized in the movies and ever since seeing Katherine Hepburn cruising through the canals in Summertime, people have flocked to Venetia to listen to That's Amoré while being slowly pushed through its famous waterways.
-
Tips for Visiting Venice
Blog: Pommie Travels - 15 May 2012
Venice, I’ve decided, is my favourite city in Italy (from the cities I’ve seen so far!) It’s just so different. [...]
-
Burano – a photo story
Blog: Sophie's World - 7 May 2012
Big brother Murano may be more famous, but deliciously quirky Burano can certainly hold its own, with exquisite lace, fresh seafood, lemon bussole and vibrant colours.Burano – a photo story is a post from Sophie's World
-
An Island of the Dead
Blog: Ottsworld - 4 May 2012
If Venice is named the Floating City, then Cimitero San Michele should be named the Floating Dead. Yes, it sounds eerie, but cemeteries can also be quite beautiful and moving to visit. The Cimitero di San Michele has no shortage of moving stories and images. The only way to get to it is via boat. [...]
-
Shopping at the Rialto Market
Blog: Ottsworld - 3 May 2012
The Rialto Market is buzzing with activity; boats pull up to docks and burly men unload crates of blood red oranges and artichokes, locals laugh and socialize with the shop keepers, and the fish mongers scale and prepare the fresh catches of the day. This is the main market for locals on the island of [...]
-
Life and Death in the Venice Ghetto
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 2 May 2012
Destination: 16th Century Venice, Malta Book: The Midwife of Venice, NEW April 2012 by Roberta Rich There is a corner of Venice, away from the bustle and hustlers of the Rialto and San Marcos that seems too austere to be part of the self-consciously gilded and carved and painted face of the city. While the [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library. We'll leave a light on for you.
-
Breaking Commandents at St. Mark’s Basilica
Blog: Ottsworld - 2 May 2012
“Thou shall not steal” is known as the eighth commandment – Christianity is built on the Ten Commandments. Yet somehow the most holiest of places in Venice, St. Mark’s Basilica, exists thanks to people breaking the 8th commandment! To my surprise I listened to our guide Giussepina talk about how everything we were looking at [...]
-
Secret Politics in Venice
Blog: Ottsworld - 1 May 2012
Put the word “secret” in front of anything and you’ll get people’s attention. It congers up thoughts of voyeurism, hushed tones, sneaking around, mafia, politics, and religion. Putting the words “Doge’s Palace” behind it creates even more allure…that is if you know what the Doge’s Palace is. If you’ve set foot in Venice, then you’ve [...]
-
Gondolas – Photo Documentary
Blog: Ottsworld - 27 April 2012
They are everywhere you look in Venice; you will spot them by their blue stripes and spastic leg movements. Some of them even have a special song they sing. However, they are quite rare as only about 400 of them exist in the wild…the wilds of Venice that is. Gondoliers maneuvering their sleek, black gondolas [...]
-
Island Hopping in Venice – Is it Worth It?
Blog: Ottsworld - 26 April 2012
“You have to go to the islands! You have to go to the islands!” everyone kept telling me. Clearly they didn’t fully appreciate my neurosis regarding how stubborn I am. I can’t help it, if everyone keeps telling me to do something, then I really am skeptical about it and the less and less I [...]
-
Venice Travel Tips
Blog: Ottsworld - 24 April 2012
My arrival in Venice was a bit bleak as I looked out the train window. “It can’t rain on my short 4 days in Venice! I have too many fun tips to do for it to rain!” I thought. Venice was the second stop on my Go with Oh Blogger Tour and I had chosen [...]
-
First Friday Foto Therapy
Blog: Travel With Julie - 6 April 2012
Venetian Masks, Venice, Italy. Taken by: Julie Gilley On the first Friday of every month, I will share a photo from my travels or yours.
-
What Can Today’s Travelers Learn From Frommer’s $5 A Day?
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 28 March 2012
A Guidebook Digression Destination: Europe Book: Europe on 5 Wrong Turns a Day: One Man, Eight Countries, One Vintage Travel Guide, (NEW April 2012) by Doug Mack Everybody has to have a gimmick. Doug Mack‘s gimmick is to flout the hot trends of SE Asia, Eastern Europe and adventure travel and get back to basics. [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library.
-
Exceptional Guided Family Walking Tour in Venice
Blog: Ciao Bambino! - 28 March 2012
Families are always looking for ways to engage their kids while sightseeing in Europe. Sometimes the attraction is so compelling that kids are naturally interested, while at other times they could care less and do the child's equivalent of thinking about their “to do” list – they tune out completely. Interestingly, sometimes the least expected things excite them. While in London last spring, my then 8-year-old Devon could care less about viewing the cities’ most iconic landmarks ...
-
11 months of travel, 4 minutes of video
Blog: Around The World On The Toilet - 23 March 2012
We’ve been back home for a while now, and are back into an everyday routine. Having both found employment, there are no immediate plans for another multi-month trip, but we do find ourselves constantly looking back on the last year with no regrets and memories which will surely last our lifetime. Its been an amazing [...]
-
Mask Making Class for Families in Venice
Blog: Ciao Bambino! - 1 March 2012
It’s practically impossible for kids not to be engaged in the Venice tourist experience given the allure of the boats and maze of alleys, steps, and bridges. Love it or hate it, Venice is unique and commands attention. Three days is the perfect amount of time to spend in Venice, particularly during busy periods when it’s tough to escape the crowds.
-
5 Popular Cities to Visit in Italy
Blog: Pommie Travels - 25 February 2012
With some of the best food in the world and exquisite architecture, it’s no wonder Italy is one of the [...]
-
Travel Photo Thursday Venice Doors and Windows
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 26 January 2012
CONTEST OVER! Today one lucky person will win a lovely classic travel book, reprinted by Tauris Paperbacks and distributed in the U.S. by Palgrave. See details at the bottom of the post. In the city of Venice, where so much is hidden behind doors and glimpses at life inside a window seem a stolen pleasure, [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library. We'll leave a light on for you.
-
Impressions of Venice
Blog: Hecktic Travels - 16 December 2011
Two days is hardly enough time to explore Venice.
-
My Favorite Osteria In Venice
Blog: Travel With Julie - 28 November 2011
The first in my series of "My Favorite Things In Italy" comes from my friend Monica Cesarato who lives in Venice, runs a B&B and is co-owner of Cook In Venice where you will learn the secrets of Venetian cooking....
-
My Favorite Things About Italy
Blog: Travel With Julie - 26 November 2011
People ask me all the time, "What is your favorite thing about Italy?" Well, I can't name just one! And, the answer will change depending on the part of Italy you want to talk about.
-
Traveling from Rome to Venice: The Train is Usually Better Than the Plane!
Blog: Ron in Rome - 6 November 2011
Which is the best way to travel between Rome and Venice? Having lived in Spain, I remember this same debate when heading to Barcelona from Madrid. To provide some answers, we’ve again enlisted the expertise of GAC, a regular contributor … Continue reading →
-
The Light of Venice
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 4 November 2011
Destination: Venice Movie: Summertime (1955), Director David Lean Kate Hepburn chewed the scenery. Rossano Brazzi looked soulful. The Kid stole the show. Venice is the star. Summertime is one of those movies that makes you want to travel–but definitely turn off your brain. The saving grace of the movie is Venice, the real star of [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library.
-
Travel Photo Thursday: Venice
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 3 November 2011
This photograph is both a contribution to Travel Photo Thursday and a contribution to Venice week at A Traveler’s Library. A slightly different view of Venice craft. No parking meters for these parking places. Go to Budget Traveler’s Sandbox to see more Travel Photos. The photo is the property of Vera Marie Badertscher. Please do [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library.
