There is no question that Burano island in Venice, Italy, is a photographer’s paradise, and I found my camera especially drawn to Burano’s colorful windows and doors. I know most travelers head to Murano for the glass works, but if you are trying to decide between Murano or Burano, maybe this peek a Burano’s colorful … Continue reading
Before we arrived in Venice, I knew Burano was a must see for me. I know most go to Murano, but in the decision between Murano or Burano, Burano is so much more colorful – it called to the photographer in me. Just a quick internet perusal showed me the colorful homes, the canal reflections… … Continue reading
I am a big fan of food markets when I travel, and the market at Rialto was on my Must-See list. Not only has the market on the curve of the Grand Canal in Venice been in continuous operation since 1079AD, but the Rialto area has a long and fascinating history that begs to be … Continue reading
Today, I am sharing some photography of Windows of Venice, Italy. As a blogger, I will at times visit a place with a rough idea of certain posts that I will probably write. I’ve planned my time, picked the sites I want to see, and can pretty much predict I will do a post about … Continue reading
Yes, here I am with another post about Doors. This time I’m sharing photos of some of my favorite Doors of Venice, Italy. (You can also check out my post on Doors of Paris and Doors of Athens.) It’s a sickness. An addiction, really. I take photos of doors as I travel, especially in Europe, … Continue reading
When I returned to Venice with my hubby, I knew I only wanted to repeat a gondola ride if it was really important to him, and/or I knew I could arrange something a little more personal. The researching began, and after much reading, I booked a private, romantic gondola ride… Continue reading
The Scala Contarini del Bovolo literally means the ladder Contarini (a surname) of the snail. Standing before the palazzo, it’s not a stretch to see where the name originated. The steps were originally designed for the Contarini family, and the snail-like spiral of the steps is clear.
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