On 2 June 2019, a cruise ship accident happened in Venice: MSC Opera, paralized by a motor defect just after passing Piazza San Marco, was drifting helplessly for 500 meters, past the major symbol of our city, Chiesa di Santa…
Cruise Ship Accident in Venice: What Happened on 02 June 2019
On 2 June, a cruise ship accident happened in Venice. Immediately afterwards, the debate on the future of these giants ploughing the Lagoon was opened. In this post, we summarize what happened, share the suggestions discussed and the solution proposed…
A Walk around the Biennale Area + Food Guide
It’s that time of the year again! La Biennale di Venezia 2019 opened on 14 May, and from this event comes to our idea to take you around the exposition area, beyond the main venues (Padiglione Centrale (Giardini) and Arsenale…
The Disenchanted Visitor: A Venetian Spring Story
The event I’m telling you in this post happened three years ago, in mid-April, so the pictures show you a Venice in which spring has made more progress :) This is the story of a visitor who stayed at…
Friday Treats: The Venetian Pomegranate Cake!
Perhaps you have time to bake a Venetian cake this weekend? Adapted to the season, and alleviating any symptoms of cold weather we might be suffering right now. We have a favorite family recipe, based on a historical one, popular in…
Why and When Does Venice Flood: Can Acqua Alta Be Avoided?
The two weeks before and after November 1 are always thoughtful here in Venice: It’s the time when severe flooding occurs, more often than in other months. A severe episode of excessive flooding (acqua granda) happened on 28-30 October 2018….
Discover the Traditional Menu for All Saints Day in Venice
Mezzastagione is here: This is another, agricultural-inspired name for autunno, autumn. Mezzastagione, mid-season, means we are neither in winter, nor in summer. And it shows in the food in Venice, as you will discover in this blog post.
Rediscovering My Neighborhood in Venice: Castello Food Guide
Welcome to my neighborhood in Venice, where I grew up! This is the first of four blog posts, in which I introduce you to the part of Venice I know best. I’ll take you for a walk around Castello, east of…
Dream of Venice in Black and White
All images in this article: JoAnn Locktov / Bella Figura Publications Before entering the give-away please read our Give-Away Rules. What happens when a Venetian sees images of her city in black and white? WITHOUT those colors of the rainbow,…
Guide to Gluten-Free Seasonal Food in Venice: Favorite Dishes and Restaurant Tips
It doesn’t feel like fall in Venice at first glance. Yet, if you take a closer look you can see the a few auburn leaves among the greenery, but that’s mostly due to one of the driest summers we’ve just…
How We Celebrate La Festa del Redentor: See the Redentore Feast with Venetian Eyes
When you arrive in Venice tonight, you will notice a festive air about the city, despite the crowds. Restaurants are offering fancy menus, and there are lanterns adorning the quays, i baloni del Redentor. There’s much anticipation in the air…
Being the Only Guest in a Gondola and 15 more Tips For Your Refreshing Summer Day
Are you planning to visit Venice in July or August? Summer does have a special look and feel: Colors are so soft, less clear and flamboyant, and much less stark and challenging than they are during fall and early spring….
