Since the last year or so has been a constant, wonderful ping pong to Venice, the travel guide is now updated with the best and brightest spots for your next trip. Bon voyage!
Category: Italy
A Culinary Find: Wine and Fine Dining at Al Parco in Friuli
Bibendum strikes again with his excellent Michelin recommendations of local spots that are exceptionally well done, but without some of the fuss of a star. After reading about Al Parco and its sister, the Hotel Del Parco, we knew this could be a solid overnight visit for us and it more than delivered the delicious…
Hotel Del Parco, an Exceptional Stay in Buttrio
After a week at a trade show in Nurmberg and ahead of a long weekend in Venice, we needed a place to crash for a night with the only real requirements being it was between the two cities and offered a great meal. Hotel Del Parco in Buttrio did exactly that- and more! The somewhat…
Terrazza M22, the Best Pasta at Venice Lido
The views of Venice Lido are pretty unmatched- a peaceful swath of soft brown sand and usually tranquil sea. I always like to look across the Adriatic for Croatia, thinking I’m closer than I probably am, as it has yet to happen. Couple these idyllic views with some exceptionally delicious pasta and you will find…
Dining Delights at La Tavernetta in Venice Lido
Since we were celebrating two(!) 70th birthdays this trip, one late, the other early, I needed to find a truly delicious restaurant on Venice Lido. I landed on a reservation at La Tavernetta because literally everything on their menu looked wonderful. It’s a rather long walk from the main drag of Lido, maybe 25 minutes…
A Local’s Guide to Osteria Pancin on Venice Lido
Staying on Venice Lido has its perks, like staying clear of the crowds in the height of summer, proximity to a gorgeous swath of beach, and a few hidden gems of local restaurants tucked into the quieter parts of the island. One evening, I dragged my parents through said neighborhoods to land at Osteria Pancin,…
A Review of Ausonia Hungaria: Luxury or Letdown?
Recently I enjoyed my third stay at the quirky Ausonia Hungaria property on Lido. When I thought back to the time prior, so much had happened as last visit I was trying to enjoy the city in the sweltering heat, attempting to protect my sensitive skin from the sun, while rocking both a headscarf and…
Exploring the Chihuly Over Venice Exhibition
As an impressionable 14 year old, already with a strong taste for travel and art, I fell in love hard for the exhibition “Chihuly Over Venice.” Desperate to see the gorgeous glass baubles tossed into canals and displayed juxtaposed in crumbling courtyards, I poured over books and articles, enjoying each delicious artistic morsel. Never did…