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The Self-Guided Byzantine Venice Walking Tour
Last updated on February 11th, 2026 at 10:41 pmDisclaimer 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…
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The Secret Venice of Corto Maltese (Book Review)
Last updated on September 2nd, 2026 at 07:41 pmWe live in a time when we instinctively turn to our digital devices to look up any kind of information. Many digital apps now offer travel maps that even work offline. Yet, travel books still exist — even for a place as…
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What to Pack for a 2-Week trip Around Ireland
Last updated on October 23rd, 2025 at 07:23 pmI’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…
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Visit Titanic Places on Ireland’s East Coast (no road trip!)
Last updated on October 14th, 2025 at 02:56 pmMy 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…
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Nine things Not to Ask/Do in Venice – locals disapproved
Last updated on March 9th, 2026 at 01:06 pmOvertourism 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…
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Neighbourhood Guide in Venetian Lagoon: Lido, Burano, Murano and Torcello
Last updated on September 25th, 2025 at 12:16 pmYou 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.…
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Venice Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors: Essential Tips for Your Dream Vacation
Last updated on February 4th, 2026 at 09:35 pmWelcome 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…
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Best 3 Days in Venice, Italy: Your Budget Travel Guide
Last updated on August 1st, 2026 at 02:14 pmI know the logistical problem – you and your partner have only a few days to spare in Venice. You’ve probably googled blog posts and video shorts to find out how best to spend your limited time in the city. Personally, I’m…