Tag Archives: Venice
A Historic Pink Palazzo
People either love or hate Venice. The mere mention of the word arouses memories of romance or proclamations of how crowded Piazza San Marco can be. I’ve been there when it’s crowded, so I can sympathize, but I’ve also been … Continue reading
Should We Believe Travel Writers?
We don’t get to choose the time in which we live. This fact is one of the greatest pleasures of travel – that simply by getting on plane, we can be transported to a different place, and if we’re lucky, … Continue reading
Filed under Italia, Photo Essay, Travel Debates
Cold Weather Blues
I could spend weeks, months, even years traveling in Italy. Two years ago I decided to make this travel dream come true by spending the months of February and March in Italy. Over a cold Christmas and New Years in … Continue reading
Filed under Travel Inspirations
The Evening Meal: Venice Part III
Italian evenings begin with la passaggiata – an evening stroll. Most shops are closed by this time, and Italians take to the streets (dressed sharply, of course) and catch up on the day’s events with family and friends. This activity … Continue reading
Filed under On Assignment, Restaurants
Buongiorno Principessa..
Venice was veiled by darkness as my plane landed- and yet the minute the plane door opened, I was transported to a different world. The beauty of the Italian language, the slower pace of this mysterious city and sleek dressed … Continue reading
Filed under On Assignment, Restaurants
Travel Debate: Discounts
Just ask. Travelers seem to have mixed feelings about asking for discounts. How does it make them look? Will it result in poor service? Will the all-powerful concierge at the other end laugh at your request? The truth is, … Continue reading
Filed under Lessons on the Road, Travel Debates
