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Europe, Italy, Travel, Venice

The most spectacular carnival costumes in Venice

February 13, 20201 Comment
A women dressed in costume pulling a fake dog on a leash in Burano, Italy

I saw some of the most spectacular Carnival costumes in Venice. I couldn’t believe the lavish gowns, heavy headpieces and mysterious masks. Here are some of my favorites.

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Europe, Italy, Venice

5 tips to avoid crowds in Venice during Carnival

February 12, 20202 Comments
A view from our gondola experience in Venice during Carnival

I knew Carnival would bring large crowds and higher prices. But I also knew this would be an unforgettable experience. Here are 5 things I did to avoid crowds in Venice during Carnival.

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Águilas, Andalusia, Europe, Festivals, Spain, Travel

Carnival Colors: Águilas, Spain

February 26, 2015No Comments
Aguilas, Spain Carnival 2015

I spent my first Carnival weekend enjoying a traditional celebration in Cádiz, Andalusia. For part two, I continued west along the coast of Spain to Águilas. Águilas is a small town on the border between Murcia and Andalusia with a crazy colorful “Rio-esque” style Carnival. Everyone from infants to the elderly get involved making for a […]

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Cádiz, Europe, Festivals, Food & Drink, Spain, Travel

What to Eat at Carnival in Cadiz

February 20, 2015No Comments
What to Eat at Carnival in Cadiz

If you are going to Carnaval in Cádiz, Spain, there are three traditional foods you must try that you can’t get anywhere else.

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I'm a Rhode Island native who left my hometown for a little adventure. For the last nine years, I've called Amsterdam home.

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