A remark usually attributed to Napoleon calls the Piazza San Marco “the drawing room of Europe“. (The attribution to Napoleon is unproven).[1] It is one of the few great urban spaces in Eu… more →
marthapfeilwrote 4 days ago: Un oras unic Puntea Suspinelor Vizitat de milioane de turisti anual, Venetia este un oras ce nu si-a … more →
wrote 3 weeks ago: A Slice of Life Bill Lites The train trip back to Mogliano Veneto that afternoon was uneventful, an … more →
wrote 4 weeks ago: [Note: I have been away from my computer since last Tuesday, so the following five posts -- yes, fiv … more →
wrote 1 month ago: VENICE (VENEZIA): Romantic alleyways. Winding streets. Snake-like canals. Charming bridges. Exquisit … more →
wrote 1 month ago: I absolutely love Venice!! I’ve been there once, but I’d love to go there another time! I love the s … more →
wrote 1 month ago: Unprecedented: one of Christendom’s most sacred sites turned into a war zone under the Muslim Brothe … more →
wrote 1 month ago: http://www.basilicasanmarco.it/ … more →
wrote 1 month ago: Venice must look wonderful from the air, but we arrived by train from Switzerland and I really recom … more →
wrote 1 month ago: A moonless night covered the Egyptian city of Alexandria like a dark cloak. Two figures scurried dow … more →
wrote 1 month ago: Sorry for the short hiatus, ladies and gents, but all work and no play makes Kelsey a dull girl. So … more →
wrote 1 month ago: VENICE DAY 2 This was our day dedicated to St. Mark’s Square. The day before had just been exploring … more →
wrote 1 month ago: Basilica Reflections An unusual view of St. Mark’s Basilica (and the photographer) in Venice a … more →
wrote 1 month ago: On the very morning when we were setting out on a coach to Venice, this hilarious incident occurred. … more →
wrote 1 month ago: I think Italy was one of the countries I was most excited to visit. I think what I envisioned myself … more →
wrote 1 month ago: Here we are, in beautiful Venice! What a great change of scenery from cold, snowy, snobby Paris. T … more →
wrote 2 months ago: During the festival, Venice can feel like a tedious trip to a theme park – but not if you avo … more →
wrote 2 months ago: This post highlights the big name destinations in Venice: the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s … more →
wrote 2 months ago: Venice, Italy: a magical place that sends you waltzing back in time. Strolling along canals and thro … more →
wrote 2 months ago: And so I start this second blog post where the first one ended – over a period of time, my lov … more →