Venice View all
Pasticceria Zizzola, a feast for the eyes… and taste
During Christmas break I went to Noale, as you probably already know, to attend to the Befana bonfire. Since it→
St. Mark’s Day & Bocolo Feast on April 25 in Venice
April 25 is an important date for Italy. We celebrate in fact the Liberation from Nazi-Fascists (1945) and it is→
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 best known→
Visit to Squero Tramontin and gondola ride in Venice
Some days ago I had the chance to visit Squero Tramontin, one of the places where gondolas are built and→
Top Venice hotels with great views
When I dream, I like to dream big. Right? So, after bumping into some wonderful Venice hotels pictures online, I→
Palazzo Ducale facade: a tale of marble and stone
Palazzo Ducale is a unique landmark of Venice. You maybe visited it. If you haven’t done it yet, you can read→
Food View all
Yummy pizza at Pizzeria Savonarola in Padova
Pizzeria Savonarola is a short walk away from Padova’s historic center, along a beautiful road with pebbles and ancient palaces.→
Le Strie: “The Witches of Este”
Le Strie, what a cute little place! First of all, how could I not love a place with a bike→
Italian cioccolata calda in 3 minutes
Is there something more comforting, delicious and wintery than a cup of hot chocolate? Is it possible to obtain it→
Villages & Burgs View all
What to see in Monselice?
What to see in Monselice? Monselice is a small village in the province of Padova (from there, 25 minutes by train→
What to do in Burano and where to sleep
What to do in Burano? Everybody knows the beautiful and full of colors island of Burano, in the Venetian Lagoon.→
Caorle: Il mare d’autunno
Caorle was a surprise. I had never been there before in my entire life, and it is only 30 minutes→
THINGS TO DO View all
The Verona Arena: A majestic Roman amphitheatre perfect for Opera
The Verona Arena is a Roman amphitheatre in Italy. Through the centuries it has been used for shows, games, gladiators→
Palazzo della Ragione: la grande bellezza
Palazzo della Ragione is the medieval Palace of Justice of Padova, located between two piazze: Piazza della Frutta e Piazza delle→
Juliet’s tomb in Verona
Juliet’s Tomb is kept in a cell under the cloister of the former convent of San Francesco al Corso, dating back→
WHERE TO EAT View all
Lunch at the hidden Enoteca Segreta in Verona
I wanted to try the Enoteca Segreta (Secret Winehouse) after reading the reviews on Tripadvisor. We booked for a Sunday→
Top things to do in Polignano a Mare
What are the top things to do in Polignano a Mare? Polignano was all I had ever imagined and more.→
What to see in Cisternino
I was utterly fascinated by Cisternino and its white alleys, hidden courtyards, houses with outside stairways, balconies in bloom and→
Tanapertè, the Alice in Wonderland style tea room in Treviso
If you’re loyal readers, you should know I love tea. I have at least two mugs per day, usually green→
Bon Tajer: eating local food surrounded by 900 painted cutting boards
First of all, what does Bon Tajer mean? That’s dialect for buon tagliere, good cutting board. This place is in→
All the secrets of Palazzo della Ragione, including Violante’s Deli gourmet focaccia
There’s a place in Padua where politics, art and food lived side by side for centuries. Between the two main→
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