Stories
Notes from Venice.
A small collection of stories from a Santa Croce host — what to eat, where to walk, and how to recognize the city the locals still live in.
Food Guide·7 min read
A Venetian's Guide to Seafood in Venice — From Rialto to Your Plate
What the morning catch in Venice really looks like, how to read a seafood menu, and the dishes you should not leave the lagoon without trying.
Read the story →
Neighbourhood·5 min read
The Quiet Corner of Venice — A Walk from the Tolentini Bridge
Five minutes from Santa Lucia station, on the wrong side of the canal, sits a corner of Venice the day-trippers never reach. Here is what to do with an hour there.
Read the story →
Travel Tips·6 min read
How to Spot a Real Venetian Restaurant — 7 Signs from the Inside
Written by a Venetian host, for visitors who want to eat the way the city actually eats. No drama, just seven quiet signs you can read in thirty seconds at the door.
Read the story →