Category Archives: Italy

Patriotism in Venice

Posted on 16 March 2012 by

The Italian flag, plus some other stylish textiles, in Venice: (seen in Venice in January 2012)

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“Death in Venice”

Posted on 1 February 2012 by

… and there goes Gustav von Aschenbach: “Death in Venice“ (“Der Tod in Venedig”) is not my favourite book by Thomas Mann, but he is one of my most favourite authors. I have met a few people who have dismissed … Continue reading →

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Venice by Boat

Posted on 1 February 2012 by

One of the best things about Venice is that there are no cars. None. Zero. All the traffic happens on the water, by boat. This makes visiting Venice a unique experience. It is much quieter and more relaxed than other cities … Continue reading →

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Superman in Venice

Posted on 1 February 2012 by

I hope nobody will make the connection between my stay in Venice and this “Superman” boat: (Seen and photographed in Venice in January 2012. More photos to follow.) Superman’s holiday mission in Venice might explain why he couldn’t help out here.

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Would you want to live in “Toilet Creek”?

Posted on 1 February 2012 by

“Rio de la Toletta” may sound fabulous to foreign ears, but once you translate it, it is far less glamorous. Still, as all of Venice, it was beautiful. Seen and photographed in Venice, Italy in January 2012. (More photos to … Continue reading →

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Venice welcomes Tourists

Posted on 1 February 2012 by

Seen and photographed in Venice on 20 January 2011: “Tourists, you bring litter!” But apart from that, Venice was very welcoming and I had a great weekend in this unique city. (More photos to follow).

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A Tale of Two Ships: How Europe welcomes Refugees

Posted on 16 January 2012 by

“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Emma Lazarus: The New Colossus … Continue reading →

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James Bond in Venice

Posted on 15 January 2012 by

Next weekend, 20-22 January 2012, I will visit Venice for the first time. A good person to ask for travel advice is my old mate James Bond. He has already been to this beautiful city three times, the first time … Continue reading →

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A Match made in Italy

Posted on 4 October 2011 by

Sometimes you know of two people and you want to bring them together because you just know that they will hit it off: I know of this old guy in Italy. He just turned 75 last week, but he is … Continue reading →

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