Monthly Archives: August 2023

Upcoming: Venice in the Movies

A Haunting in Venice will be in theaters in mid-September. Based on an Agatha Christie novel that was actually set elsewhere, they moved the story to Venice because, hey, it’s a good place to find a haunted palazzo. Click here … Continue reading

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Venetian Emoji #17

I haven’t posted one of these in a while. In case you haven’t seen the series before, I post pictures of Venetian doorbells, mail slots, or intercoms and suggest that they are a form of emoji unique to Venice. Often, … Continue reading

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The best books about undaunted Italian women to inspire you

Hi friends and readers! I recently joined an online service that connects readers with good books. Shepherd.com invited me to make a list of 5 books I recommend, on a topic of my choosing. I’ve compiled a list of “The … Continue reading

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Ciao Casanova!

Will you be in Venice this September? Maybe you can catch the show Ciao Casanova at Teatro Fenice. It’s a free show, but you have to register ahead of time. I’ve heard it’s already booking fast (or maybe filled by … Continue reading

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