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
A Stay at Hotel Kette in Venice, Italy
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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…
‘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…
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
Meeting Hemingway at Harry’s Bar
Literary tourism lives as the Bashful Adventurer ventures into Harry’s Bar in Venice looking for Ernest Hemingway. Will she find him?
Venice in Winter
I love Venice in the springtime; I love Venice in the fall. But will Venice in winter meet expectations? The Bashful Adventurer gives it a try.
An Italian Itinerary
Any vacation in Italy is only hampered by time and by goals: how much and how many you have. A few Italian itineraries to meet varying needs.