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Indie Go Go!

Posted on February 19, 2021 by seductivevenice

If you live in California, like to read and have a library card, today is your lucky day! Two of my books are now available on Biblioboard, a California library service for independent authors. Click here for First Spritz Is … Continue reading →

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Forty Fabulous Venetian Resources

Posted on January 28, 2021 by seductivevenice

La Venessiana, a blog-and-so-much-more offered by Iris Loredana and her grandmother Lina, just released the newest “40 Resources for You to Connect with Venice in 2021.” Until we can travel there in person, this page full of treasures will keep … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Second Edition!

Posted on January 13, 2021 by seductivevenice

Need a little armchair travel? Want to peek into Casanova’s adventurous life? I’ve reorganized and clarified some material to create a second edition of Seductive Venice: In Casanova’s Footsteps, available now from Amazon (print on demand). That means that you … Continue reading →

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To Honor Jan Morris

Posted on November 23, 2020 by seductivevenice

Jan Morris, indefatigable traveler and Venetophile, passed away this weekend on Nov. 20, aged 94. (Thank you, Bert, for letting me know.)   Morris was a great journalist, traveler, and writer. In this article, The Guardian provides a lovely tribute … Continue reading →

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In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–House of Raphael Mengs, Via Vittoria 54

Posted on November 12, 2020 by seductivevenice

Anton Raphael Mengs (1728-1779), though born in the Kingdom of Bohemia, resided much of his life in Rome. At the point where Casanova visited him in Rome, Mengs lived at Via Vittoria 54, not far from the Spanish Steps. J. … Continue reading →

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Your Challenge: Provide a Caption

Posted on October 4, 2020 by seductivevenice

Spotted this graffiti on a calle a few years ago. Let’s hear your caption for it! My fun and witty friends Karen and David will be the judges. The person with the winning caption will win a copy of My … Continue reading →

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Venice, Wish You Were Here #11

Posted on September 16, 2020 by seductivevenice

“We crossed this wonderful bridge yesterday going from the Doges Palace to the prison – we visited some of the dark dungeons of the prisons. Venice is so interesting – We spent over an hour this afternoon on the Grand … Continue reading →

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Venice Rising Has a New Look!

Posted on September 6, 2020 by seductivevenice

Check out the lovely new website by Michelle Miller to promote the book her mother, Rosemary Wilmot, and I created. You can also learn more about the charities that Venice Rising supports: There’s also a new Facebook page where you … Continue reading →

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Beneath the Lion’s Wings: Book Review

Posted on August 16, 2020 by seductivevenice

It’s a fairly common daydream of many travelers to Venice to fall in love with a gondolier. The most romantic boat in the most romantic city, and many of these guys know how to charm their passengers. But what if … Continue reading →

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In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Teatro Aliberti

Posted on July 8, 2020 by seductivevenice

Initially, Casanova mentions the Teatro Aliberti (also known as the Teatro Alibert and later as the Teatro delle Dame) only very briefly, not at all giving it its due as the powerhouse it was in Rome. You’ll remember C’s trials … Continue reading →

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