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Author Archives: seductivevenice
Random Journal Entry #6
It’s been a long time since I posted a piece in this occasional series, where I dip into my journals from past trips to Venice. While waiting in the airport to fly back to Venice this summer, I read through … Continue reading
Posted in Gondolas, Venice, Writing
Tagged ai promessi sposi, books, calle, campo, Grand Canal, Hotel Bernardi, Puccini, travel, venezia, Venice, writing
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Returning to the Dream
Just because I have recently been in Venice doesn’t mean I’m not already dreaming of it again. In fact, this book helps me daydream my way back to the city. Dream of Venice Architecture is the second in the series … Continue reading
Book discussion questions: A Beautiful Woman in Venice
Does your bookclub need some ideas for your next reading endeavor? Consider A Beautiful Woman in Venice, my collection of biographies about Venetian women. Dip into 28 chapters on over 35 Venetian women spanning six centuries. From poets Veronica Franco … Continue reading
Posted in A Beautiful Woman in Venice, Venice, Writing
Tagged biography, book clubs, books, feminism, history, Italian history, Italian men, Italian women, italy, literature, nuns, travel, venezia, Venice, Venice history, women writers, women's history, writing
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It’s Always Marchini Time!
One of my favorite things to do in Venice these days is eat pastries! In the past for me it was only gelato gelato gelato gelato. But I have discovered these pasticcerie that make me incredibly happy. Please excuse me … Continue reading
Posted in Venice
Tagged Campo San Luca, coffee, food, Italian language, italy, Marchini Time, pasticcheria, pastries, travel, Venetian foods, venezia, Venice
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Losing Sleep in Venice
A lot of people lost a lot of sleep over this show! My friend Adriano sent me a link to a recent RAI tv film about Venice. Although it’s all in Italian, even if you don’t speak that language, you … Continue reading
Posted in Casanova, Gondolas, Venice
Tagged Basilica San Marco, Carlo Goldoni, Casanova, casino, Doge's Palace, history, Italian history, italy, La Fenice, murano, Piazza San Marco, Rialto Bridge, squero, Squero di San Trovaso, travel, venezia, Venice, Venice history, Veronica Franco, video, Vivaldi
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