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The ultimate road trip around North Italy

06/18/2017 By Traveling Canucks 8 Comments Categories: Italy Sightseeing

Today’s guest post was written by Roxanne Smith, an adventurous travel writer who loves to explore Europe by taking road trips. We have not yet taken a road trip in Italy (but it’s high on the list), so we’re happy to share this itinerary for an 11-day road trip around North Italy and Tuscany. If […]

Photo of the Week: Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

05/15/2015 By Traveling Canucks 1 Comment Categories: Europe Italy Photo of the Week World Attractions

Grand Canal in Venice, Italy This week’s familiar travel photo was captured while crossing a bridge over the famous Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. Prior to visiting Venice for the first time, I had no idea the city is actually a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. Venice is one of the […]

Photo of the Week: On a boat… in Venice

06/19/2014 By Traveling Canucks 4 Comments Categories: Europe Italy Photo of the Week World Attractions

Venice, Italy This week’s photo comes from the busy canals of Venice. Bonus points if you can name the beautiful building in the backdrop. I’m having a hard time finding it on the Googlesphere? History, romance and beauty aside, the fact that Venice sits on over 100 small islands and is the world’s only pedestrian city makes it a […]

Photo of the Week: Rio de la Toletta in Venice, Italy

05/03/2014 By Traveling Canucks 10 Comments Categories: Europe Italy Photo of the Week Sightseeing World Attractions

Rio de la Toletta, Venice, Italy This week’s travel photo comes from the fascinating canals of Venice, arguably the most photogenic city in the world. Now, I need you to be honest with me. What did you think when you first read this sign? Admit it. You’re as immature as I am and thought it […]