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The Merchant of Venice

December 24, 2021

Never was a thoroughfare so aptly named as the Grand Canal, reflecting the glories of centuries of Venetian architecture in the 50 palazzi and six churches lining its banks. At the end of Venice’s signature S-shaped waterway, the Palazzo Ducale and Basilica di San Marco add double exclamation points. But wait until you see what’s …
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Italy rail adventure (traveling on a budget)

January 7, 2014

For those who are planning to travel to Italy, here is a compilation of tips from myself and my friends who have been to Italy. On this recent trip, I visited Rome, Venice, Pisa, La Spezia (Cinque Terre) and Turin, all travel done by rail. It was worth it because we fully made use of …
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