A Guide to Birthday Dinner in Florence
It’s birthday time in Florence, and you need somewhere to celebrate. Fear not; the Renaissance city is one of the most beautiful places to enjoy a meal for a special occasion. Since I’ve lived in Italy, I’ve got to spend two of my birthdays in Florence, and I’m already planning...
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10 Ways to Avoid Getting Ripped Off in Venice
Venice is a magnet for tourists, so naturally there will be Venetians who will try to take advantage of the hapless traveller. Here are a few of our insider hacks to have an authentic experience without breaking the bank. 1. Walk instead of taking the vaporetto. Venice is relatively small,...
Eating Europe's Guide to the Top 15 Foodiest Cities in Europe
Planning to holiday throughout Europe and not sure how to decide which cities to visit? Some people might base their itinerary on famous or historical sights, but we foodies look to research which cities will be the best food and wine destinations to enhance our overall travel experience. You might...
What’s Venice without a Ride on a Gondola?
Is it really a must to go for a gondola ride in Venice? It is on many people’s bucket list, and if it’s on yours, here are some tips and information to enjoy the ride. In other words: Your Gondola Guide to Venice! What is a gondola? A gondola [pronounced...
One Day in Venice: Our Time-Saving Tips for the City of Love
To discover Venice and its thousand-year history would take a lifetime, and 24 hours are just about only enough to scratch a bit of the surface of this wonder of the world. But if, like most visitors, you only have a day to visit this City of Water, don’t waste...
10 Things I Learned on the Italian Wine & Food Pairing Class
The Italian Wine & Food Pairing Class is a 6-course dinner hosted by an Italian Master Sommelier, Marco Lori. The dinner is a unique way to explore the marriage between food and wine: what are the characteristics about food and wine that make them either a match made in heaven...
33 (Mostly Culinary!) Things to Do in Italy
Narrowing down a list of mostly culinary activities in cities across Italy to 30 33 is no easy feat! There are just simply too many beautiful cities and towns with stunning art and architecture and unique cuisines to choose from. We’ve managed, however, to come up with a list of...
Finding a restaurant in Venice where price matches quality is perhaps the most difficult part about eating out in this fascinating city. One tip is get off the tourist-heavy streets and into those winding alleys where tourists don’t go. In the farther reaches of the city, the Venice of the...
Our Top Picks for Venice Hotels
Few cities in the world can boast the history and fame of Venice. For centuries it dominated the Mediterranean thanks to the commercial strategy of the Doges and the skill of its craftsmen. Romantic, full of history, breathtaking, crowded, melancholy: whichever way you want to define it, Venice remains one...
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