… 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 …
June 27, 2010
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 14, 2010
Plot summary: The Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare
Shakespeare’s dramas have moulded the Elizabethan English and it have surpassed all other works. “The Merchant of Venice” belongs to the second period of his career and it is classified among the romantic comedies.
Shakespeare’s works …
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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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June 5, 2010
Travel reviews: Venice, Italy – Part 14
… . Going to Venice is like stepping back in time; the quaint streets lined with dainty souvenir shops and cosy restaurants provide a means of endless amusement. The main tourist attractions such as San Marco Square are indeed worth a view, but in my …
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June 4, 2010
Best cities to visit in Europe
… to visit Venice and take a romantic ride on the Gondola and stay at one of those gorgeous hotels? You can be sure that Venice is a city to be visited at least once in a lifetime but there is no need to spend more that 2 days. In one day you should …
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May 31, 2010
Discover the Secrets of Traditional Venetian Cookies With Organic Food Baking Recipes
… they are considered a delicate, light, yet flavorful organic cookie to be enjoyed by everyone. In fact, almost every child in Venice today knows the poem in Venetian dialect which brags of the goodness of the Baicoli and its Venetian origins.
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May 28, 2010
Boat Weddings: Say “I Do” To A Wedding On Water
… Tour. For more information on getting married on the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen email pbair@visitnola.com.
Gondola Wedding – Venice, Italy:
What’s one of the most romantic cities in the world? Why, Venice, of course. A gondola …
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