Celebrating Easter in Italy
Italy is famous for its carnivals, festivals and pageants – no more so than when celebrating or commemorating religious themes such as Easter.
Read moreItaly is famous for its carnivals, festivals and pageants – no more so than when celebrating or commemorating religious themes such as Easter.
Read moreItalians love their festivals and pageants where the country ‘s rich heritage and culture is celebrated . Here are 21 of the best, in no particular date order and excluding Easter festivals which you can read about here ( link to Italian Easter festivals ) .
Read moreTo experience Venice in a completely different light, Justine stays on a boat! It’s more fun and economical than many of Venice’s hotels. She explores the Venetian lagoon and the Brenta River on the boat; parts of which would be difficult to get to if she didn’t have her boat. No licence needed – just a quick lesson in steering and then she’s free to navigate the same channels in the lagoon as the public vaporetti and locals’ boats. She has to be careful to avoid the Grand Canal though!
Read moreVenice is jam-packed with famous artwork, from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Bellini, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese, Tiepolo and Canaletto are
Read moreVenice can be overpowering and over crowded with tourists, particularly in the hot summer months , so here are four suggestions on day trip getaways where you can escape the crowds.
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