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This was the view from my hostel in Venice as I sipped my coffee this morning… I met two wonderful people at my hostel, Chelsea from Berkley, and Nick from the San Juan Islands (currently living in Cape Verde serving in the Peace Corps). We took an early morning walk to Piazza San Marco… I [...]
First of all, Venice visited as a romantic holiday is entirely different from Venice visited as a single female. I highly recommend both. And have decided that any time I’m feeling down and miserable about myself (as I have been for the past depressing month-and-a-half), I’m jumping on the fastest jet possible to Venice, Italy, [...]
Along with masks and handsome men in striped shirts, Venice is famous for its glass. Perhaps you’re aware of Murano, the infamous ‘Venetian’ glass. It is actually made on the island of Murano, just a quick boat ride away from the main island of Venice. On Murano, glass makers and factories offer viewings to visitors [...]
GETTING THERE FROM THE AIRPORT (There are two airports servicing Venice.) INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (20 min) Public busses leave often from in front of the airport. Buses arrive in Piazzale Roma. Upon exiting customs, find the bus ticket counter to your left in the main lobby (3 euros). Stamp your ticket in the small metal box [...]
I was sitting in the condo room in Maui wondering what to do.  I had planned to train it up to Remscheid to be with Jennifer and her family upon my arrival in Munich, but had just received an email informing me of their flight to Spain for the holidays.  I could fly to Spain, but lets [...]
