In the rain, Venice seemed to be really sinking.
I had been to Venice on a couple of occasions before. Last time in 1998. So, when Ryanair offered €20 return tickets (all charges & taxes included), I could not resist. I booked my ticket for a short visit a few weeks before I was to travel and tried not... more
From Ruskin to Casanova, to me!
The age of Carnival brought decadence to Venice and this was epitomized by Casanova – the most famous Venetian - and his love for women. The spirit of carnival was born in the theatre, part pantomime part slapstick and it was considered that... more
Venice the Queen of the Adriatic
Many members of the GLOBOsapiens have already written about this unique city. I tried to look at it from another point of view. I collected some interesting facts. Founded more than a thousand years ago by refugees erecting houses on stilts on mudfl... more
Venice - Europe’s Jewel in the Crown
This fairytale city is an archipelago of 118 islands and is a feast for anyone’s eyes with its magnificent palaces, bridges and domes. The first stop for any tourist is to head to the heart of Venice ie San Marco with the lively St Mark’s Square (Piazza S... more
A hot stay in Venice
This is a travelogue about the trip that my wife, Nikki, and I took to Italy (Milan and Venice) in the period from June 7th to June 14th 2003. We spent the first 3 nights in Milan and then we took the train to Venice - where we stayed for 4 nights before... more
Save a Sinking City
Venice was established as a trading point at a northerly point of the Adriatic Sea. The island, once well protected in the Laguna Vaneta, is slowly sinking due to over-dredging and to worsted things, global warming is raising the level of the seas! Plans... more
Another one of my dreams came true
Since we traveled with our dog, it wasn't easy to find a place that will take the three of us over night, so we stayed in a little village Malcontento that is just 15 mins by bus away from Venice. The bus line is regular, it leaves every 30 mins. and the... more
The romantic ambiance of Venice, Italy
Venice's main waterway is the Canale Grande (Grand Canal) which snakes its way through the city for approximately 2 miles. Other canals will feed into and out of this one. The Grand Canal is the Main Street of Venice. A good vantage point to see the Grand... more
Venice in Peril
Venice is challenged at every high tide. Although every year the marriage between Venice and the sea is celebrated. Many storms cause incalculable damages to the city. Venice was colonized about 1300 years ago, by settlers running from Northern Barbarians... more
Venice in three days
I visited Venice in June 2001, staying on a camping ground at Punta Sabbioni. There you can stay without spending a lot of money - a trip to venice can be quite expensive.... From there you take the ferry, which goes to Venice San Marco every hour. 20 min... more
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