The Florence of my Dreams Rich and sumptuous, heady and chaotic, full of charm and abrasive crowds. I can’t deny I had an image of Florence in my mind, wrought by film after film, novel after novel, flaunting its charms. I had to see it, one day. It was everything I imagined Italy to be, the one place I had always determined to see. However, unlike my beloved Venice…
Bergamo is a small hilltop town in Northern Italy, just 33 miles from flashy, cosmopolitan Milan, and yet it couldn’t be more different. Divided into the lower, new town of Bergamo Bassa, and the historic old town Bergamo Alta perched on the hilltop above, Bergamo has a lot more to offer than many people realise…
If you go to Venice you cannot miss this delightful island. The peaceful surroundings make the perfect contrast to bustling, crowded Venice. The charming, rainbow coloured sugar cube houses are irresistible. All this and more makes Burano the most incredible day trip from Venice. 1. The Beauty I had to put this top of the list. Burano is simply gorgeous . The colours of the matchbox houses make your heart sing…
Venice Carnival is the most amazing time to see the floating city. Crazy and outlandish costumes and a dazzling array of masks add another surreal layer to the magical island. Every corner you turn a new treat for the eyes awaits. The Carnival takes place every year during the ten days leading up to Lent. It began as two months of partying before the period of abstinence! The word Carnival…
If you’re planning a visit to the famed city of canals and gondolas you might be thinking how on earth do I get to and around this strange floating island? First of all, let’s talk basics: The Essentials: Venice at a Glance Currency: Euros Language: Italian/Venetian Dialect Drink: Spritz/Bellini’s Eat: Seafood! Cicchetti – Venetian style tapas Visit: Out of season to avoid…
The magical floating city of Venice has beauty at every turn. There’s so much more to see beyond the gondolas and Piazza San Marco. Here are the top ten things you must do in Venice. 1. Arrive by Boat Depending on your budget you can either take the Alilaguna, the public transport option at €15,00, or splash out on a private water taxi which can cost up…
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