Since the only sort of travel any of us are actually engaging in during the COVID-19 era is some very hearty channel surfing, this seems like a good a moment as any to indulge in movies about travel and, more specifically, films set in Venice, Italy. And so I watch a bit of an oldie,…
Category: Venice
Guggenheim Venice: Worth a Visit?
With so much art to choose from in Italy, the Bashful Adventurer wonders whether visiting Guggenheim Venice will be worth her time. Find out.
Where to Eat in Venice, Italy
How do you decide where to eat in Venice, Italy with so many restaurants from which to choose?
A Stay at Hotel Kette in Venice, Italy
Looking for a place to stay in Venice that is charming, old world but with contemporary amenities, and conveniently located and priced? Hotel Kette, of course
Tips for Visiting Saint Mark’s Basilica
The Basilica di San Marco Is the Crown Jewel of Venice—and Everyone Knows It It is possible to travel to Venice without visiting Saint Mark’s Basilica—those crowds! the wait!—but why would you want to skip it (except for those crowds! the wait!)? After all, how many times in your lifetime will you actually be…
‘We Represent the Fritter-Makers’ Guild’
What is the fritter-makers guild? A painting in Venice gives chief pancake flippers some credibility
Upstairs at San Marco
Glimpse the world as a Venetian: Go upstairs to the Loggia dei Cavalli at the San Marco Basilica.
Romance, Good Food, and History at Ristorante da Raffaele
Eat Like a Local in Venice In a town full of tourists, service at a restaurant can sometimes be a bit aloof, a tad uncaring. After all, everyone knows that you are unlikely to be back after this current meal anytime soon, if ever. Why put a lot into it? Year in, year out, dealing…
Should You Take the Kids to Murano?
Do youthful adventurers and glass really mix? Will you and your family have fun in Murano, Italy?
Back at the Palazzo: Westin Hotel Europa & Regina
What is a stay in Venice without a palazzo on the water? A stay at the Westin Hotel Europa & Regina