Private gondola rides are charming, romantic, and expensive. They start at over $100 and that’s just the beginning. Add in a gondolier who sings “Figaro” and the costs balloon.
Ah Venice, the city at the top of almost everyone’s bucket list. And, for good reason. Venice is beautiful, historic….and crowded. You haven’t seen crowds until you’ve tried to get a table at Caffè Florian on St. Mark’s Square or cross the Rialto Bridge in July.
But, the hassles are so worth it. The Rialto Market, early in the morning when the fishermen bring their catch in, riding across the Grand Canal for a couple Euro in a classic Traghetti, sipping a Select Spritz next to a canal, or munching Cicchetti at a local Bacari are unforgettable memories.
Skip the standard bus and start your Venetian adventure in the most stunning way possible. In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to take the Alilaguna water bus from Marco Polo Airport directly into the heart of Venice.
There’s nothing quite like seeing the historic skyline emerge from the lagoon for the first time.
Planning a trip to Italy? We’ve got some of the best things to eat in Rome, drink in Venice, as…
We’re celebrating Carnival season by starting the party early in Rio (at 7am!), dancing in the streets in Guadeloupe, and chowing down on the best treats and snacks before Lent in Italy. Plus, how to best enjoy Venice’s famous Carnival party! [Ep 376]
Visiting local markets is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the culture and food of a city. Brent talks with locals about the diverse markets of Palermo, how to find the best fish at the Rialto Market in Venice, the kind of fruit at the market in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and the must have food souvenir from the market in Mexico City. [Ep 375]
We’re celebrating the 7th anniversary of the Destination Eat Drink podcast with some delicious wines from around the world. There’s the unusual native grapes of Veneto in Italy, a unique wine island near Auckland, New Zealand, a surprising wine region in the United States, and why you shouldn’t sleep on the underrated French region of Beaujolais. Plus, wine and food pairing tips! [Ep 366]
Everyone wants to visit Italy! Brent shares some of the best things to eat and drink in Florence, Venice, and…
Monica Cesarato is a native Venician who knows more about one of Europe’s most popular cities than anyone. She tells…
We’re sampling little plates packing big flavor like salted cod on polenta in Venice, tangy pickled vegetables in Seville, eggplant…
You’ve probably enjoyed a luscious Bellini or two during brunch but there’s a second Bellini-inspired dish that you have to…