Summer vacation time is fast vanishing, but this season was expected to break records worldwide, with billions of people breaking out their suitcases, sandals and swimsuits. But while tourism is a huge money maker, more destinations are...

Venice has long been a city of trade and travelers, but Venetians now feel tourism is squeezing them out. The city is currently losing about 1,000 residents every year as the cost of housing rises and mass tourism poses a threat to food,...

In which John Green discusses the strange and mutually beneficial relationship between a republic, the citystate of Venice, and an Empire, the Ottomans--and how studying history can help you to be a better boyfriend and/or girlfriend....

It's hard to imagine Venice without the curious, banana-shaped gondolas that glide down the canals. How did these boats come to be the trademark transportation of Venice? Laura Morelli details the history of the gondola, explaining why...

Imagine if you could surf Facebook ... from the Middle Ages. Well, it may not be as far off as it sounds. In a fun and interesting talk, Frederic Kaplan shows off the Venice Time Machine, a project to digitize 80 kilometers of books to...

If you want to go out and start your own cemetery in the uK, says Alison Killing, "you kind of can." She thinks a lot about where we die and are buried -- and in this talk, the architect and TED Fellow offers an eye-opening economic and...

The Renaissance was a cultural revitalization that spread across Europe, and had repercussions across the globe, but one smallish city-state in Italy was in many ways the epicenter of the thing. Florence, or as Italians might say,...

In this short, provocative talk, architect Alison Killing looks at buildings where death and dying happen -- cemeteries, hospitals, homes. The way we die is changing, and the way we build for dying ... well, maybe that should too. It's a...

New ReviewItaly is a feast for the senses, wherever your travels take you. Explore the highlights of the north and south with a cultural heritage that spans centuries. But Italy is more than its past. It's also a vibrant modern economy, a key...

Scopa's airplane hangar-like space in Venice is dominated by a 50-foot bar, communal high-tops, booming acoustics, and a jovial crowd at happy hour. The resulting vibe can only be described as surprisingly pleasant chaos. Bartenders are...

L.A. has incredible produce, the most ethnically diverse restaurant scene in the country, and is one of the few places in the world where it’s totally normal for a chef to leave a Michelin-starred kitchen and serve dope sandwiches from a...

Espresso junkies, this is where to score your fix. Chicago-based Intelligentsia has been in LA for more than a decade, and the brand's staying power is due to the unrivaled selection of single-origin espresso. Pick your particular...

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Howcast - Invented in 1948 at Harry's Bar in Venice, the Bellini's name honors the sheer pink shades in the work of Italian painter Giovanni Bellini. It's also a great drink to celebrate slightly lesser art forms—like, say, brunch.