Exploring the world, one place at a time
When I read in my guidebook that Daphne du Maurier had been inspired to write Don't Look Now on a trip to Torcello, I was intrigued and keen to find out more about the place that had inspired the sinister short story. Settled in the 5th century, the island of Torcello was for centuries the... Continue Reading →
While in Venice, I was keen to go beyond the confines of the city and explore some of the islands in the Venetian lagoon. So on our second day in Venice, we set off through Cannaregio's deserted streets to Fondamente Nuove (stumbling upon this petrol station for boats, below, along the way) to catch the... Continue Reading →
Little Old World 