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Have you heard of Lake Santa Croce, Italy's little paradise nestled within the beautiful Veneto region? If not, get ready for an exploration ride that will stimulate your senses and leave you with lifelong memories. The Beauty of Lake Santa CroceLake Santa Croce (Lago di Santa Croce in Italian) is a breathtaking spectacle of nature's beauty. Its az...

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The swirling colors of glass which have become almost synonymous with the Venetian island of Murano have a long and varied history, navigating many centuries of secret guilds, alchemy and political turmoil. But what fewer people know is that the entire industry virtually collapsed — multiple times.  Even now, the true artisans of Murano hang on by...

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In a remarkable achievement, the renowned Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice has been crowned as the top hotel in the world, according to the recently released Top 1,000 World's Best Hotels list by French company La Liste. Known for its fascinating history and exquisite offerings, this 94-room hotel has solidified its place among the elite establishm...

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Busio moved to Venezia in August 2021, with the club breaking its own transfer record to sign the midfielder from Sporting KC. However, the club would be relegated to Serie B after that season before finishing eighth in the second division last season. Busio was in and out of the lineup last season, but did make 28 total appearances. However, the d...

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Off the beaten tourist track, you would regret not including Castelfranco Veneto in your travel itinerary. Elegant town, resting on a plain of vineyards, in the province of Treviso and not far from Padua. The Montello wine route and the red radicchio route pass through here. Castelfranco Veneto together with the towns of Marostica, Cittadella, Bass...

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Rain hammers the windshield as the shuttle van stops at the edge of the village of Sesto, Italy. We pile out without enthusiasm. It’s early September in Südtirol, just south of the Austrian border. Under the drooling eaves of a cafe, we pull on our rain gear. Nadine, the shuttle driver for a local tour company, who has the rosy cheeks of an Austria...

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Ten years ago, while exploring the Renaissance city of Mantua in Lombardy, I bumped into a bunch of cyclists embarking on a “bike and barge” trip all the way to Venice. It sounded like the perfect way to hit the quiet backroads of the little-known Polesine region, which surrounds the Po River and stretches to the Adriatic. Finally, here I am, joini...

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Burano Island makes a fantastic day (or half-day) trip from Venice. If you have time to spare in Venice, here’s why you should add Burano to your list! Ever seen those photos of Venice that show brightly-painted buildings and flowerpots? Those aren’t from the main island of Venice, but Burano. The island is a true photo-lover’s paradise!

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When I first heard about a “Shoe Museum” in small-town Italy, I wasn’t exactly brimming with enthusiasm. “But it has a fascinating collection of women’s footwear from the 1940s to the present day!” argued its proponents. I politely replied with an “Oh, cool. But I’m not really sure that’s my thing.” Guys and girls, sometimes in life you have to adm...

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Compared with costly French champagne and without the reputation of blended Spanish cava, prosecco is an accessible everyday luxury that we have come to love. It even has its own annual national day (13th August, in case you’re wondering). To drink Italian prosecco is indulgence without extravagance, while remaining light and easy on the palate. Ju...

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