There are some must-dos on my list after moving to Italy, one of them is to see the Venetian Carnival. The hand-made sophisticated masks and those eyes hidden behind had been fascinating me since long time. This year the Venetian Carnival falls between 23 January to 9 February. Having the willingness of my parents-in-law to take … Continue reading Weekend in Venice, Right On Time for the Carnival
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Silhouette of Lovely Birds in Venice
August is one of the best period of the year: in the summer blossom lots of people take holiday. The weather is lovely and perfect for travel. I went to Venice and spent 5 days there. Walking in the city and visiting the boutiques was such a pleasant experience. It is a perfect place to … Continue reading Silhouette of Lovely Birds in Venice
Cathedral of Santa Maria Dell’Assunta: Monument in Torcello
We visited Torcello when you were traveling in Venice, a green island with lots of natural reserves. Torcello comparing to Murano and Burano is not popular as the same level, but it has a totally different style: Venetian-Byzantine architecture. One of the most incredible things inside the cathedral is the mosaic painting on the wall. … Continue reading Cathedral of Santa Maria Dell’Assunta: Monument in Torcello
My Seafood Treats in Venice
If I know one thing that is in common no matter where you go in Italy, that is: Italians like to treat you well by stuffing you with their best cuisine. To wrap up my series posts of Venice trip, I'd like to post some photos of my delicious seafood treats that I had there. … Continue reading My Seafood Treats in Venice
Discover the Romance of Venice IV: Perfect Combination of Excitement and Peace
I can't say for everybody who has been to Venice, but to me, Venice is a place full of peace. Of course it is bustling with noise and excitement in the city center, especially around Piazza San Marco. But if you go deeper into the lanes, you will find it calm and peaceful all around. … Continue reading Discover the Romance of Venice IV: Perfect Combination of Excitement and Peace
Discover the Romance of Venice III: Find Another World in Reflection
Wandering in Venice is fun. Besides the lanes with view of old architectures keeping your entertained, you will never get bored because you always have a company: the reflections. It is not narcissism, and some times you don't even notice it. But when you stop to take some picture, the reflections can be the best … Continue reading Discover the Romance of Venice III: Find Another World in Reflection
Discover the Romance of Venice II: Lost in the Colorful Murano
Murano, it is the name of the island lying about 0.9 miles in the north of Venice, and also represents the colorful glass products made locally.On arrival in Murano, I was amazed by the variety of shades that can be found in the community. It seems every resident here has agreed to paint their own … Continue reading Discover the Romance of Venice II: Lost in the Colorful Murano
