… guest house are the frescoes depicting an idealized country life by Tiepolo’s son, Giandomenico.
On your next trip to Venice it’s worth considering some of the Veneto’s attractions. You’re not likely to be disappointed.
July 15, 2010
July 9, 2010
Travel reviews: Venice, Italy – Part 15
… look at the buildings, you can see the water marks (which come up surprisingly high!).
When in Venice, enjoy sipping wine by the canal, take a Gondola ride and eat more delicious Italian food. You will wish you could stay much longer.
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June 29, 2010
Top Last Minute Romantic European Getaways
… , Italy
Beautiful Venice, the City of Canals, is a wonderfully romantic destination for any couple. Must-do romantic activities for Venice include viewing the city from the Campanile di San Marco, feeding the pigeons in St. Marks Square, a visit …
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June 27, 2010
The importance of food in understanding history
… starvation stories. Wars have been lost or won on the supply of salt, or the scarcity of food.
Salt was once so valuable it was used as money. In Rome and Venice, salt was part of the soldier’s weekly pay. It not only seasoned food, it was …
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June 25, 2010
I Love Italian Wine And Food – The Veneto Region
… major player in the world of commerce and culture. Veneto’s present population is about 4.5 million.
Veneto’s capital, Venice, is one of the world’s top tourist destinations, claiming 60 million visitors a year. Its attractions are too …
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June 18, 2010
Eating street foods without ruining your vacation
… a dozen years ago, I’ve done it in many cities of the world: Paris, London, Rome, Panama City, Acapulco, Venice, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Oslo, St. Petersburg, Copenhagen and others.
Most of my Navy service assignments took me to the other …
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June 16, 2010
Travel Cl;ub – Venezia
… imposing its Obelisk presence over the whole square. A long wair and a long climb is rewarded by an enchanting view of Venice rooftops cobwebbed by the modern curse of TV ariels. In the square itself tourists abound, feeding the pigeons and …
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June 13, 2010
Splendid City Destinations in Europe
… and relatives.
Venice is one of the world’s most romantic and lifelike cities. And because it’s so compact, …
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June 7, 2010
Prime Attractions in Europe
… . A nice road trip with a few pit stops would be worth adding to the itinerary, if time permits.
Italy:
Venice – Better known as the land of gondolas and canals, the magical city of Venice, which is located in northern Italy, is …
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June 6, 2010
How to structure Italian meals
… . Next time when I am in Venezia and near the Railto, I shall structure a much better Italian meal.
As Shylock in Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, said, “If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you prick us, do we not bleed? And if you …
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