… 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 …
June 18, 2010
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 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
A Guide to the Venice Carnival in Italy
… of the carnival, with various types of shows, magic tricks and music to create a light fun-filled atmosphere
The Venice carnival to date is ever changing. Each year they aim to come up with bigger and better things to involve all the …
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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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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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May 27, 2010
Things to do other than gamble in Las Vegas, Nevada
… bar on Times Square.
For more romantic atmosphere, visit “Venetian” or “Paris”. I’ve heard people saying that Vegas’ version of Venice is better than the real Venice, as it has all the romance, canals and gondoliers, without the nasty water …
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May 23, 2010
The Spirit of Venice
… is more romantic.
Also don’t miss excellent Peggy Guggenheim Collection, with works of modern art, and a souvenir market by the Rialto Bridge. Venice is also renowned for its excellent fish cuisine, cosy restaurants and bars.
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May 18, 2010
Classical Italy
… us 100 EUR. But it is really worth that!
Then we moved to Florence. Frankly speaking it didn’t impress me as much as Venice, Rome or even Padua…I think that’s because it is too big and noisy. It doesn’t of course mean that I didn’t …
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