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Debbie Liu's avatar

Enough to make me fall in love with Venice again, especially the books in a gondola!

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Ibtissam Chakib's avatar

Yes, so many precious corners and this one definitely is not to be missed. Thanks for reading.

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Richard Philion's avatar

I felt the same way as you regarding Venice on my first visit, now, after discovering lots of the hidden gems you mentioned, love it.

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Ibtissam Chakib's avatar

Yes. Shame that not many people go back.

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Janice | Travel & Photography's avatar

Brilliant! Saving this for later. Heading to Venice and a few other places in Italy this summer! Thanks for sharing!

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Ibtissam Chakib's avatar

How nice! I hope you found it useful. What others parts of Italy will you be visiting?

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Janice | Travel & Photography's avatar

We'll be based out of Tuscany for a week, so we're planning to visit Florence, Bologna and maybe a few other places like Pisa and Cinque Terra.

If you have other Italy recommendations out of that area I'm all ears!

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Ibtissam Chakib's avatar

Tuscany is wonderful. So many scenic villages and pretty vineyards.

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ROSIE MITCHELL's avatar

Thank you. Much appreciated. We are off to Italy for the first time for the month of August. Planning a few day trips to Venice from Udine. Will post some photos on our return. All the best.

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Ibtissam Chakib's avatar

Please do! and have a wonderful time in Italy!

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Jen Belcher (Travel & Books)'s avatar

I lived in Italy for two years and never made it to Venice. I'll make sure to save this one for when I go!

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Ibtissam Chakib's avatar

Yes Venice deserves its own trip. And 2 years living in Italy?!! that sounds like an incredible experience.

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Jen Belcher (Travel & Books)'s avatar

Yes! It was a great time in my life.

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Raye Brooke's avatar

Incredible. I’ll have to put Libreria Acqua Alta on my list next time 🤩 just followed, fellow travel writer that just started on substack. Would love to support each other! 🩵🌍

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Intoobus's avatar

Hey! I saw your post pop up on my homepage and wanted to show some support. If you get a chance, I’d really appreciate a little love on my latest newsletter too always happy to boost each other!

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