Chiacchiere: Italy's Traditional Carnival Sweets
Each year, carnevale takes place right before the season of Lent—the forty days leading up to Easter. Carnival is the food-filled feast that...
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How You Can Access Venice's Most Exclusive Masquerade Balls this Carnival Season
Fried treats. Masked balls. Elegant soirées. In the weeks before Fat Tuesday (martedì grasso), Venice revels in Carnevale. Dating back to the 1200s,...
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6 Ways to Skip the Tourist Crowds in Venice, Italy
You've dreamed for years about visiting Venice. And -- finally -- you're here. But, no matter where you go, you can't seem to shake the annoying...
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4 Non-Touristy Things to Do in Venice, Italy
Venice isn’t exactly one of Italy’s hidden gems. Unless you know a local, it can be hard to experience the Venice that exists beyond the postcard...
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7 Ways to Skip the Tourist Traps When in Italy
Every traveler’s been there. You’re in a foreign country. You don’t know where (let alone what) to eat. You spot a sign advertising a...
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4 Festivals in Italy You Need to Know About
Munich hosts Oktoberfest. Pamplona does the running of the bulls. And, Venice is home to Carnival. Folk festivals in Europe now lure flocks of...
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