Ready To See The World – By Boat? When I saw this story, I got a serious case of “wanderlust” – spend almost a year at sea – and see the world! The cost? Only 194,000 British Pounds, or approximately… Read More ›
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Venice Is Under Attack! Mega-Sized Cruise Ships Invade This Magical City!
Welcome To Venice, Italy! All of the photos here were taken by my wife and I when we visited Venice in September – a city of incredible beauty – need proof? The world’s most famous “floating city” is an urban… Read More ›
The Magical Beauty Of Venice Italy At Night! From Watery San Marco Square’s Live Music To The Smallest Streets!
The Beauty Of Nightfall In Venice! I have posted about how beautiful Venice is, but now I want to focus on a city that becomes even more magical as night falls, like it is doing here on the “bridge of… Read More ›
My “Road Trip” From Venice To Paris – By Train! Watching History Pass By On The Orient Express!
Time For A “Road Trip” On The Orient Express! My Blogging friend Lorna has a great weekly writing prompt, which you can see here: https://ginlemonade.com/2018/10/28/an-extra-hour-a-writing-prompt/ Lorna’s website gives other bloggers a chance to share stories – and this week she… Read More ›
Venice Italy’s “Lace Island”! Burano’s Legendary Lace Shops! Keith Richards’ Favorite Risotto!
A #wanderlust Venice Adventure! As we all go through our various levels of #QuarantineLife, my wife Alex and I have persevered by planning another trip to explore the world – as soon as it reopens! Looking back at one of… Read More ›
Dining On The Orient Express Train! Our Anniversary Meal – And Bar Car Party!
Dinner Is A Black Tie Affair! Because it was our anniversary, we adhered to the train’s request to keep dining a black tie affair, so we made our way down the coach hallway to dinner….well, with a stop on the… Read More ›
Changing Of The Guard At Hungary’s Parliament In Budapest!
Welcome To The Hungarian Parliament! When Alex and I arrived in Budapest, we were told first and foremost to head to the Parliament Building…and what a building it is! In fact, unless you are across the Danube River, there’s no… Read More ›
Glass Blowing Magic In Murano Italy! See A Stallion Created In Front Of Your Eyes!
Welcome To The Glass Blowing Capital Of The World! Of the many things that Venice Italy is known for, Murano blown glass is one of the most beautiful…here, glass is definitely “ART”: As you can see, Murano glass is gorgeous,… Read More ›
Restorante Al Covo! Venice Gem With Fresh Seafood And A Magical Atmosphere!
Welcome To Venice! It’s not a cliche: you simply cannot take a picture in Venice without seeing a Gondola – they are everywhere and iconic! As night falls over the famed Rialto Bridge, Alex and I headed to dinner –… Read More ›
Venice Italy’s Legendary Hidden Bookstore! Climb The Books At Libreria Acqua Alta! Explore Undiscovered Venice!
Exploring Hidden Venice! If you know Venice, you also know that San Marco Square is “NOT” hidden – so after seeing all of the tourist spots we wanted to go where the tourists WEREN’T. When Alex and I were in… Read More ›
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