Venice

Venice, or Venezia, as it is called in Italian, is a city I wanted to visit for a long time. I was there as a little girl, but never had the chance to go back, until now. Wow!!! What a stunning place! The architecture, San Marco square, the canals, the gondolieri.... it was a thousand times better than I had imagined.

As my loyal followers will know, I love Italy & have been to many Italian cities, such as Rome, Florence, Milan and Naples. Now I can add Venice as a favourite destination for a city break in Italy.

Although I have to warn you: it is an expensive place and not very suitable for people with limited mobility and wheelchair users. Because of the large amount of canals and bridges, you have to walk a lot. However, I did see people with walking sticks and wheelchairs, whom I deeply respect and applaud.

Venice is a very special city, with many museums, tourist attractions, hotels, restaurants and shops. I absolutely loved going to the opera at the famous theatre La Fenice. (Tickets start at €100 but it is definitely worth it.) Having a cocktail at Bar Longhi, overlooking the Grand Canal, was also a mindblowing experience. (About €25 for an Aperol Spritz or Bellini.)

If you have enough time, go to the island of Burano. You can hire a private boat or go on a tour, either way, you have to see this pretty, colorful town. Murano is the other island really worth visiting, especially if you include a Murano Glass Factory tour.

Some of my favourite places:
The Gritti Palace Hotel
Bar Longhi
Caffè Florian
Teatro La Fenice
Peggy Guggenheim Collection (museum)
T Fondaco dei Tedeschi (shopping mall)
Vineria All'Amarone
Hostaria Castello
Bar il Caravellino

Happy Easter!

Cheers to a Happy Easter! May Easter 2022 bring peace, good news and renewal.... especially in Ukraine, but also closer to home. I am praying for the health of a dear friend.... 

I wish you all happy Easter holidays, with lots of sun, fun and an abundance of chocolate eggs!

Easter wreath by De Bosrand

White shirt and skirt by Vita Grace

Pom pom panama hat by Aquarose Cartagena

Green court shoes by Paul Warmer

Colorful tableware by Ceramica Artistica Solimene

Flowers by Au Petit Pont

Candles by Hart & Anders

Blue blazer by Zara