Visiting St. Mark's Basilica in Venice is an absolute must-see for anyone who finds themselves exploring the enchanting city of Venice. This architectural masterpiece, with its intricate designs and rich history, offers a glimpse into the opulent past of the Venetian Republic. As I stood before its magnificent façade, I was particularly struck by the striking similarities it shares with the grand mosques of Istanbul, many of which were formerly cathedrals during the time of t

Although our itinerary was quite packed, we unfortunately did not have the opportunity to revisit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection or the Gallerie dell'Accademia, which we toured the last time we were here in Venice, both of which are renowned for their impressive art collections and rich history. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is particularly famous for its extensive array of modern art, featuring works by iconic artists such as Picasso, Pollock, and Kandinsky, and is housed

Venice being located at the crossroads of East and West, has a culinary tradition that reflects centuries of maritime commerce, noble feasts, humble fishermen’s fare, and a cosmopolitan spirit that has shaped its cuisine into one of Italy’s most fascinating and unique gastronomic identities. Spices, once prized like gold and silver, arrived in Venice’s port—pepper, cinnamon, saffron, cloves—forever transforming the local palate and inspiring dishes that balance sweet, sour, a

We arrived by water taxi from Venice Airport to the Baglioni Hotel Luna in the early evening hours. Despite exhaustion from our trip, we were happy to enter our home for the next 3 nights. We booked a deluxe standard room which was very comfortable and very Venetian. What do I mean by Venetian? Lots of silk.... silk drapes, wallpaper, bedding with Murano glass fixtures, all elegant and tasteful. Our room did not have much of a view as it was on a courtyard, but we got morni

We spent three nights in Venice on our way to hike in the Dolomites. This was our second visit to Venice, so we bypassed some typical tourist spots like The Doge's Palace and Murano's glass blowing. Instead, we explored lesser-known areas of Venice with guides from ToursByLocals, to avoid the crowds. We were informed that the number of tourists we saw was less compared to a few weeks earlier, which is why we prefer traveling after Labor Day. The concept of shoulder season t