Most of my long trips begin with a red-eye out of Montreal, and a fair number of those red-eyes put me down at Schiphol with hours to spend before the next leg. …
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, at the base of the CN Tower in Toronto, is a lot of fun, and the Dangerous Lagoon is the best of it. It is the aquarium’s largest …
I am usually disappointed by airport food, and by airport coffee even more. So Café Flor, on Schiphol’s D pier, was a surprise. We stopped there in May while we waited to …
Venice is known for its historic palazzos, romantic canals, and bustling piazzas, but did you know it also has a hidden garden escape? Tucked away near Piazza San Marco, the Giardini Reali …
Venice is a city that never ceases to amaze, with its winding canals, grand palazzos, and of course, its incredible food scene. Among the many charming spots to grab a bite, one …
Venice is a city of islands, and its bridges are the threads that weave them together. With over 400 bridges connecting 118 islands, these crossings are more than just pathways – they …
Venice is a city where time seems to stand still, yet one of its most fascinating landmarks has been keeping time for over 500 years. Nestled in the iconic Piazza San Marco, …
Venice is a city unlike any other, and at its heart lies the Grand Canal (Canal Grande), the city’s main waterway that has shaped its history, culture, and identity for over a …
Venice is a city of bridges, but none are as iconic or historically significant as the Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto). Spanning the Grand Canal, this architectural masterpiece has been a symbol …
Venice is a city of breathtaking beauty, where every corner whispers stories of power, art, and intrigue. Among its many architectural wonders, the Scala dei Giganti (The Giants’ Staircase) stands as a …
Ciao amici! 💕 Venice is a city of mystery, romance, and hidden stories- none more captivating than the legend of Giacomo Casanova. Though his name is synonymous with love and seduction, Casanova …
Ciao amici! 💕 Few places in Venice capture the imagination quite like the Bridge of Sighs. Suspended over the Rio di Palazzo, this stunning white limestone bridge has witnessed centuries of whispered …
Ciao amici! 💕 Venice is a city of grandeur, beauty, and romance – but beneath its elegant façade lies a darker past. Beneath the magnificent Doge’s Palace, where rulers governed with wealth …
Ciao amici! 💕 In the heart of Piazza San Marco, standing as a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture, lies the Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale) – a place where grandeur, politics, and intrigue …
Ciao amici! 💕 Venice, with its misty canals, shadowy palazzos, and historic charm, has long been a city of mystery. And in 2023, Kenneth Branagh brought Hercule Poirot to this hauntingly beautiful …
