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The Museum of Jurassic Technology is a non-profit organization that prides itself on serving two functions: it provides the academic community with a specialized collection of objects from the Lower Jurassic, while, at the same time, providing the general public with a hands-on experience of what life was like at the time.

On 14 January, 2013 by Jack in Destinations

The Museo Correr holds the civic history of Venice in documents, maps, and artworks.

On 29 May, 2012 by Barb Jungbluth in Destinations

No trip to Venice would be complete without an afternoon spent at the splendid Basilica of Saint Mark.

On 20 May, 2012 by Mary Van Keuren in Destinations

L.A. isn't short on attractions any time of year. But summer is amazing and these are our top 7 tips for free things to do in Los Angeles.

On 12 December, 2013 by Jack in Travel

The Grand Canal in Venice is one of the places in this world that many travelers have on their list of favorites

On 19 April, 2012 by Dave Donovan in Destinations

Venice, a city often regarded as a work of art in itself, is also home to some of the most important pre-19th century Italian masterpieces. If you are a lover of fine art a visit to Venice's most acclaimed museum and gallery, the Accademia (Gallerie Dell'Accademia) is an unmissable part of any visit to the city.

On 12 December, 2014 by Ivan Volaric in Destinations

The Ca' Rezzonico Museum is one of the major attractions that you should never miss when visiting Venice, Italy. The museum, situated on the Grand Canal, is a grand palace which depicts the Venetian aristocratic home of the 18th century.

On 02 January, 2011 by Nav in Destinations

This summer is a great time for cheap deals on cruises.

On 02 January, 2011 by Jack in Travel

Only in Vegas will you be able to visit Paris, New York City, Rome, and Venice in the space of an hour.

On 23 April, 2011 by Marie in Destinations

There are few places in the world with a view as panoramic, historic, and artistic as the Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy.

On 27 May, 2012 by Tracy Huddlestun in Destinations

Ryanair opens 2nd hub in Oslo next year.

On 17 February, 2011 by Jack in Travel News

The Bridge of Sighs, in Venice, so named by Lord Byron who believed Venice so lovely that convicts, upon their last view of the city, on the bridge, would sigh with awe and regret.

On 31 March, 2010 by Tracy Huddlestun in Destinations

Almost 2 million travel from Treviso to Venice each year after taking a flight with Ryanair, Germanwings, Transavia, or Wizz Air. Here's how you get from Treviso if your final destination is Venice.

On 11 July, 2011 by Jack in Destinations

Time to share some of my recent travel article finds in another roundup. Here's what I've been reading and liking really a lot lately.

On 03 January, 2011 by Jack in Reading

Venice is beautiful, stunning, and astoundingly crowded. If you rather avoid crowding yourself with snap-happy Japanese tourists, get up at the crack of dawn and you’ll see the city on your own

On 31 March, 2010 by Jack in Destinations

Caitlin over at Roaming Tales hosted the Carnival of Cities: From marbles in Kansas City to snow in London this past week, and I thought to share a couple of highlights for you to read

On 07 February, 2009 by Jack in Reading

Beginning 1 February, travelers will be able to book tourism services for Venice online and pick dates for travel when there are fewer tourists around

On 31 March, 2010 by Jack in Travel News

While Venice sorts out how to stay afloat, especially given the latest record aqua alta, the mayor is working at making it a more decorous place

On 31 March, 2010 by Jack in Travel

Italy has become one of the most expensive destinations in Europe. Here are my tips for travelling cheaply in today's Italy

On 29 May, 2011 by Jack in Destinations

From this May 7, feeding pigeons in St. Mark's Square will be illegal. Tourists that feed pigeons and are caught will be fined 50 Euros, ca $80 USD, on the spot.

On 31 March, 2010 by Jack in Travel

Most urban public transport systems in the west can be quite expensive for a visitor. London is outrageous, but so are cities like Venice, and even Paris. By giving a fellow traveler your public transport tickets when you're done with them, you can help someone save a bundle.

On 20 July, 2014 by Jack in Destinations

Murano, the island where all the glass art is made, is a quiet and cheaper alternative to the Venice islands for a hotel. There are only two on the islands, both good. Staying on Murano will save you a bundle, as it's off the beaten track, in other words, not right in San Marco!

On 14 December, 2014 by Jack in Lodging

Lauri and I visited Venice earlier this month. It's a fabulous city and I feel we only scratched the surface.

On 13 November, 2013 by Jack in Reading

There was a time when the trade of glassblowing and glass art was dominated by the Venetian Republic, with the factories on the island of Murano.

On 19 February, 2010 by Jack in Travel

Great guides to plan a trip to Venice, Italy. I went to "La Serenissima" for my wife's birthday this year. Here's how to get the ideas of what to do while in Venice.

On 11 July, 2011 by Jack in Travel

 

 


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Shot from the Murano ferry landing, near Venice.A beautiful statue in Murano, near VeniceA row of gondolas on the Piazza San Marco pier in Venice, Italy.A stunning doorway in Venice, Italy.A canal in Murano near Venice, Italy. I love the colorful houses and the water.Old weathered window.Across the canal in Murano, Venice, ItalyThe lovely 12th-century Veneto-Byzantine Basilica dei Santi Maria e Donato.A streetlamp in Venice, Italy, at dusk. The glow is from the pink glass in the lamp.One of the beautiful canals in Murano, Venice.The Bridge of Sighs during a Venice night. This was a very quiet evening in Venice, and the romanticism of days gone by came to us easily.Looking out over the water in Venice.A beautiful sunset photographed from Venice.I'm a little obsessed by graffiti. Here's a stencil from Venice.A beautiful dusk falling over Murano on our first day in Venice.


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