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 â‚... more

From Ruskin to Casanova, to me! 
The age of Carnival brought decadence to Venice and this was epitomized by Casanova – the most fam... 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... 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 mag... 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 t... more

Save a Sinking City 
Venice was established as a trading point at a northerly point of the Adriatic Sea. The island, once... 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 n... 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... more

Venice in Peril 
Venice is challenged at every high tide. Although every year the marriage between Venice and the sea... more

Venice in three days 
I visited Venice in June 2001, staying on a camping ground at Punta Sabbioni. There you can stay wit... more