Venice

  Venice is such a mysterious and unique city in Italy.  It’s built completely on water and there isn’t any car traffic, so all you hear is the pitter-patter of footsteps. Here are some other things that make Venice so…

Earlier this year both Florence and Rome implemented a new hotel tax and now Venice is jumping on the bandwagon.  Or should I say, jumping on the gondola?!  Venice’s hotel tax which started on August 24th, may dissuade would-be visitors…

Venice is well-known for its canals, gondolas, Carnivale and the Bellini.  And of all the notable places, the Piazza San Marco might be the most popular and heavily-trafficked part of Venice.  Most would tell you to steer clear of the…

It’s great to be able to take some time off and experience the beauty and culture of vacation destinations like Venice, Italy. Unfortunately, a trip to Venice can really take a toll on your wallet. And let’s face it, during…

Venice is far from a cheap city.  But there are always ways to cut corners and save money in this otherwise pricey locale.  This Travel Tip Tuesday, I wanted to share a few easy ways to see  an important side…

Even though we get to celebrate holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day during the coldest months of the year, somehow most of us find ourselves yearning for a vacation before the spring hits. Though spending winter in…

Though it has been awhile since I’ve visited the magical city of Venice, I was reminiscing the other day about the many wonderful things I loved and experienced there. Venice will always hold a special place in my heart for…

Today, I am inserting my own travel photo. Carnevale is happening now in one of my favorite cities in the world.   Venice.   I searched through all of my photos of Venice to find one that really captured the…

Photo courtesy of Earth Photography. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.  Really good pictures, that is. Mine, well, sometimes I think they are not worth a hundred words. For those of you who have not visited, Venice is…