In celebration of our first official heatwave of the summer today’s picture is of the beach at Ventimiglia on the beautiful Italian Riviera. No, that’s not me under the umbrella reading, but I wish it was! When I think of…
In honor of the unofficial start of summer one of my favorite places – Venice Lido. Located a short vaparetto ride from Venice proper, the Lido is, among other things, the home of the former Grand Hôtel des Bains, the…
This is the fire exit at the Acqua Alta Libreria in Venice. It opens out onto the canal which at times is the source of the bookstore’s name. Possibly one of the most unique bookstores in the world, you don’t find…