What a great way to pass one's, ahem, 45th birthday - in Venice with lots of Prosecco, good food in good restaurants, and great company too. Even the weather was kind and the great spirit kept the rain at bay too! I like Venice an awful lot.One of the great advantages of living in Italy is … [Read more...]
Floating Self-Catering in Venice
February 27, 2010 By 1 Comment
If you have not been to Venice, then you really should. If you like the idea, but are put off by the expense, then how about seeing Venice by hiring your very own floating self-catering appartment?Although a floating self-catering appartment might sound an expensive way to see this magical … [Read more...]
Hostelbookers Sparkling Summer Sale
August 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Italy's very own summer sales are great. You can pick up all sorts of things at knock-down prices. Hostelbookers, the website which specialises in budget accommodation is also holding a summer sale which includes a wide selection of interesting places to stay around Italy. I know, they wrote … [Read more...]
Glorious Venetian Gondolas
May 2, 2009 By 5 Comments
Venice. One of the most remarkable cities in Italy, if not the world.It's a shame the poor city seems to be sinking into the mud of the lagoon in which it is to be found. Luckily, the MOSE project seems, finally, to be making headway. It was 37% completed more than a year ago, and should … [Read more...]
Carnival of Colour
March 30, 2009 By 9 Comments
Now, I've never made it to Venice during its annual carnival, but this week's Images of Italy photo sure does make me want to go, and to take my camera with me!Sorry that this post did not come out on Saturday, but I felt lousy at the weekend owing to some flu-like bug which has laid me a little … [Read more...]
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