La Strada di Vino - Colli Euganei Top Wine Makers
The area just outside of Venice is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of Venice life. Particularily just south of Padova in the Colli Euganei (Euganean Hills). The Euganean Wine Road leads from one hill to the next and twists and turns through the protected natural area of the...
Apple Pie, Fireworks, BBQ, & Ex-Pats
I've been living here in Italy for a few years now and for the most part I think that I've adapted quite well. I've adjusted to the countless lines at the post office, the simple fact that the supermarket is NOT open on Sunday, and depending on which way the wind is blowing there might be a bus or...
Al Portego Osteria
I had the opportunity this week to enjoy a lunch outside of my normal environs, which basically means outside my apartment. The Osterias in Venice are always a treat because you can rely on them to serve authentic cuisine and bargain basement prices. However, this has been made slightly more...
Mommy, Where do Gondolas come from?
It's an old question, one that ranks up there with, "should we have chicken or fish for dinner?" It is definitely something that I never considered, where do gondolas actually come from? Part of me knew that there must be a factory somewhere, but I didn't think that I'd actually discover...
La Biennale - Art, Music, Architecture, & Movies
For over 100 years Venice has celebrated Italian art, music, dance, architecture, and movies during the summer. The event is called La Biennale di Venezia and was founded on the idea of promoting Italian Contemporary art and music through a massive expostion. Architecture was added in 1980 and dance...