Last week was rough. While we all figure out our next steps, I thought a moment of escapism was called for. Via Con Me was written in 1981 by Paolo Conte, the beloved singing, composing, piano-playing lawyer (we need more of those!) from Asti, Piemonte in the northwest of Italy. His deep, raspy voice is the perfect vehicle for...
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Before heading to Italy this past September, the romantic in me bought a vintage polaroid camera to capture the beauty of Italy not only instantly, but physically – a retaliation against my iphone and photo apps. Unfortunately, I bought the wrong film.
Read moreLeslie's Black Book | Best Wine Bars in Venice
September is one of the best months to visit Venice: warm, sunny days and evenings that feel like a soft embrace. Even the occasional thunderstorm isn't so bad: it gives you the excuse to linger under a romantic sotoportego, soak up a little more culture in one of Venice's incredible museums....or count how many bottles of wine on the wall there are at that cute little wine bar down the calle? Yes, please. When in Venice, do as the Venetians do: drink!
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