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Category Archives: Veneto
Venice’s Cruise Ship Problem: This Is What Should Happen
We’ve been arguing in favor of something like this for some time, and when Doug pointed me to this article, it was somewhat encouraging–but unfortunately the forces working against the lagoon’s best interests are well monied and have Mayor Brugnaro’s backing.
Lugana Wines Getting Their Due!
A much overlooked wine region that frankly makes the best white wine in the world is finally getting some notice in the wine press. You really don’t read much about Lugana online or in print, and it’s a shame–though a small region and one overshadowed by its larger, high volume producing cousins in Soave and the Friulan hills, Lugana makes full flavored, rich, chewy whites that mesh perfectly with the seafood dishes you’ll find in the Veneto.
We loved our recent visit with the folks at Le Morette, and look forward to going back and tasting their latest work soon.
Venice In Danger
Please visit Venice, but do so sustainably.
Cooking Classes In Italy
Needless to say, we’re big fans. Can’t wait to learn more from Mama Isa!
Torcello Flowers
Before winter descends on the Veneto and all the tourists are gone, the subtle corners of the remote islands of the Venetian lagoon share their colors in quiet fall splendor.
Flowers on Torcello.
Grazie, Antiche Locanda Montin
One of our favorite restaurants in Venice shared my photo of their fabulous linguine alle seppie. Delicious…and not a bad shot if I say so myself. 🙂
Mazzorbo Tramonto
The sun setting behind the clouds as the vaporetto takes us past Mazzorbo, a beautiful little island next to Burano in the Venetian lagoon that we can’t wait to explore more. It’s a tired word, yes, but the only one that works for this view to our minds is “heavenly.” See you there! And definitely click to enlarge to really appreciate.
Friuli Venezia Giulia. All We Can Say Is WOW!
Thoughts, in no particular order:
My Italy photographs are pretty good for an average joe with a Nikon. These are orders of magnitude better. Much to learn!
Drones allow some amazing video work. They’re dangerous to general aviation, but man they’re great when used responsibly.
At the end there’s a listing of the locations used; great for those of us who want to spend a lifetime tracking them down. Many mental notes already made for new places to explore!
Zanipolo
One of our favorite spots in Venice at night is where Cannaregio and Castello come together, the quiet campo in front of Zanipolo. Zanipolo is the Venetian dialect slurring together “Santi Giovanni e Paolo.”
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