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  • Taking a hiatus..

    Hi dear readers.. I am in Venice again and my new blog post will not be up until I am back from my trip. Please stay tuned and travel happily and safely everyone! Greetings from a secret canal in Venice xx

  • The Self-Guided Byzantine Venice Walking Tour

    Disclaimer As a preparation before you hit this Byzantine trail: please buy the fast-track ticket to the Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica. a lot of people queued up at both of them early for a door-to-door ticket in the morning but to no avail – they eventually got turned…

  • Venice Night Walk

    I’ve been a repeat tourist to Venice since I was a toddler. As an adult, I flew back to Venice just after the global pandemic subsided and the restrictions slowly got lifted. My kind of coming back to Venice happened during wintertime, just a few days after the yearly carnival.…

  • What to Pack for a 2-Week trip Around Ireland

    I’m a spontaneous person — and you might wonder just how spontaneous I am. Well, I never make a structured packing list for my trips. That was exactly the case with my two-week trip to Ireland. The whole purpose of visiting Ireland was to kind of follow the Titanic trails.…

  • Visit Titanic Places on Ireland’s East Coast (no road trip!)

    My roommate and I recently watched the 1997 Titanic movie. He hadn’t seen it before, so we rented it on Amazon Prime. During the three-hour film, I kept narrating every scene and showing off my Titanic trivia. He was an excellent listener and even shared stories about his own recent…

  • Your Ultimate Guide to Venice, Italy

    1. Introduction Why Venice Captivates Every Traveler Maybe the name Venice consists of what we as tourists think of quintessential Europe. We say that to Vienna, Paris, London etc. But if we talk about canals, we probably think of Venice first. Can you name any other European cities that is…

  • Nine things Not to Ask/Do in Venice – locals disapproved

    Overtourism is unfortunately a thing in many touristic locations everywhere and Venice does not escape it either. Still, this blog post is on a mission to educate you about being a considerable tourist which does not annoy locals and the environment. It is completely doable for you to be like…

  • Neighbourhood Guide in Venetian Lagoon: Lido, Burano, Murano and Torcello

    You just came across the mention on Burano or Murano on your social media and are wondering what is it about? I am pretty sure you have ever seen colorful homes on all major social media and left a like in there. Or are you planning a trip to Venice…

  • Venice Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors: Essential Tips for Your Dream Vacation

    Welcome to this blog post showcasing what Venice has to offer for first-timers! You have already heard of Venice in Italy (not to be confused with Venice, California), even if you live far away from Europe. You may have seen it represented in Venice-themed casinos, Italian restaurants, gelato shops, or…