… along your journey, as you step back in time.
Whether you are there for its beauty or a connoisseur of sorts, Venice will offer up a dish of something for everyone. Though often crowded by tourists, this city is not hard to navigate at all. …
August 25, 2010
August 21, 2010
The major characters in The Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare
… were also Bassanio and Antonio’s friends; Tubal, a friend to Shylock; Old Cobbo, Launcelot’s father; Salerio, a messenger from Venice; Balthazar and Stephano who worked for Portia. And of course, let’s not forget the nameless court officials.
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August 11, 2010
Venice in Macau
… mall features more than 350 outlets by luxury and designer brands, an 86,000 square foot Spa, twenty high end restaurants, a thousand seat food court and a hip and happening night club. Even live theatrical performances are available on evenings …
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August 10, 2010
Venice: The Floating City
… cities population of 70,000 people continue their daily lives, working the bars, cafes and restaurants.
Despite all this however, it seems that Venice is slowly sinking at the rate of approximately 2 inches every century. Terrible floods in …
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July 30, 2010
Explore The Beauty Of A Murano Chandelier
… -of-a-kind chandelier. Just such a chandelier can be found in Murano, Italy.
Murano island, located just north of Venice, Italy, is a world-famous center of glassmaking that has been housing the glass producers since the thirteenth century. All of …
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July 26, 2010
I Love Touring Italy -the University City of Padua
… city of Verona.
Padua, population over two hundred thousand, is only about twenty-five miles (forty kilometers) west of Venice but has always had a life of its own. It was the setting for Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Padua …
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July 21, 2010
Travel reviews: Venice, Italy – Part 13
… Venetian name for streets) are so narrow that it is possible to touch from part to part extending your arms. Little shops, restaurants are all over and comfortable Locandas (Inns) are ready to welcome you. In Venice, the art speaks by itself. Visit …
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July 17, 2010
Eating Out in Florence
… ‘When in Florence…’
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This article is part of a series covering the most important italian travel destinations and regional cuisines. You can find similar articles about eating out in Rome, Naples, Milan and Venice.
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July 15, 2010
Beyond Venice – The Attractions of Italy’s Veneto Region
… 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.
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July 12, 2010
Vacation guide to California
… too far away is Magic Mountain located in Ventura. If you are going to be in Los Angeles, Venice Beach is a nice place to spend the day. Full of food, dining, shows and people you will probably never see anywhere else. Right next to Venice is Santa …
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