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Venice View all
Italian Carnival from A to Z
Italian Carnival is beloved by children of all ages. The word derives from the Latin “carnem levare”, which means to eliminate→
How was Venice built?
How was Venice built? Venice is an amazing and unique city. Its uniqueness is due not only to its artistic→
Island of Burano photo story
Shortly after January 1st Matteo and I decided (= I decided 😀 ) to go to the Island of Burano again. The→
Hostaria Vecio Biavariol: quality cicchetti at ease
I tried the tiny Hostaria Vecio Biavariol when I attended the Shopping Tourism Forum in Venice. I met with my→
Hotel Indigo Venice: discover the unconventional Venice
The Hotel Indigo Venice was once a convent but has recently been turned into a hotel on the quiet island→
Foodie View all
Osteria alla Frasca in Venice: dining under a vine pergola
Osteria alla Frasca is a corner of peace in the sestiere of Cannaregio in Venice. Its name means Leafy branch.→
Radicchio di Treviso igp story: from the fields to our tables
Have you ever tasted Radicchio di Treviso igp? Last Saturday I was in the beautiful Treviso to learn everything about→
La Menagere Florence: food, flowers and fashionable decor
Open from 7am to 2pm La Menagere Florence is a 1,500 square meters place where you can go from breakfast→
VILLAGES View all
Burano island: Scenic and old laces
I have something to confess. I’m guilty. I have to tell everybody: That was my first visit to Burano island EVER.→
What to see in Grottammare, a beautiful village in Le Marche
What to see in Grottammare? Grottammare is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy (Borghi più Belli d’Italia), in→
Agriturismo Casale Villa Chiara: a warm welcome near Perugia and Assisi
Agriturismo Casale Villa Chiara is a charming agriturismo on the outskirts of Torgiano, one of the most beautiful villages of→
MADE IN ITALY View all
My visit to the Burano Lace Museum
During my visit to Burano I decided to dedicate some time to the Burano Lace Museum. Lace is the most famous→
Moka pot, the mysterious object
What is a Moka pot? The Moka is a coffee-maker designed by Alfonso Bialetti in 1933. It is produced in different sizes,→
Villa Foscarini Rossi, a Luxury Shoe Museum near Venice
Villa Foscarini Rossi was a summer residence of the noble Venetian family of Foscarini. The second name, Rossi, belongs to→