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Celebrating my best memories of Venice
December 6, 2020

Five years ago, on December 4, 2015, I started my blog The Venice Insider to share tips from my frequent trips to Venice. I never imagined that 5 years later …

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My unforgettable visit to Venice in the COVID-19 era
October 11, 2020

I was lucky to be able to visit Venice in July 2020, just after the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe. The inner borders of Europe had been …

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How to enjoy Venice during lockdown
April 13, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Venice (as well as large parts of the world) are in lockdown. Depending on where you live and whether you are still allowed to work …

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Palazzo Grimani, an extraordinary Roman palazzo hidden in Venice
July 7, 2019

I had often admired the narrow façade of Palazzo Grimani on my way to Santa Maria Formosa. The sculptures seem to call you and make you turn your head when …

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Hotel Indigo Venice: A personal approach in a quiet neighbourhood
June 15, 2019

During my last Biennale trip to Venice, I stayed at Hotel Indigo Venice in the Sant’Elena neighbourhood. It was my 18th stay in the hotel, which was recently renovated and …

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How I prepare my trips to Venice as a frequent visitor
September 8, 2018

Even though I often travel to Venice, preparing a trip still takes time. I do the practical things, such as booking a flight and a hotel and checking the weather …

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