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11 Picturesque Destinations Photography Enthusiasts Must Travel to in 2022

The world is an amazing place, and when it comes to travel, there are so many fascinating places you may go to. And while every travel destination has its charms, some locations should not be missed due to their natural or artificial splendor.   11 breathtaking spots to travel to that will inspire you on your ...

Haidene Go

Nature photographer with a digital camera sits on top of a mountain taking a photo as the sun peeks through the clouds overhead.

Paolo Olbi: Preserving Venetian Bookbinding

The complex patterns and brilliant colors are the first things you observe when visiting Paolo Olbi’s bookshop in Venice, Italy, next to the Ca’ Foscari bridge. His meticulously arranged handmade books, notebooks, and stationery are like antique postcards.  Paolo Olbi, a 78-year-old native Venetian who is well dressed and groomed, is both a caregiver and ...

Ratul Saha

Paolo Olbi's bookshop.

4 Places to Visit Before They Are Gone — Forever

There are many things we take for granted until we no longer have them. Here are four places to visit that might not exist in the near future. Visiting these places before they are lost might not be a bad idea. 4 places to visit before they disappear 1. Venice, Italy The haven of lovebirds and ...

Hermann Rohr

A magnetic compass standing upright on a map of the world.

Why a Giant Violin Is Floating Around the Canals of Venice

Venice is home to not just beautiful canals, but also some really great architecture. The city has always been artistically imaginative with its unparalleled Murano glass and jaw-dropping carnivals. Taking things a step further, a Venetian artist came up with another weirdly beautiful craft. On a September day in 2021, a 40-foot-long giant violin was ...

Raven Montmorency

'Noah's Violin' floating on Venice's Grand Canal carrying musician and surrounded by gondolas.

Among Italy’s Most Beautiful Destinations: Lake Como and Venice

Lake Como, also known as Lake Lario, is situated in Lombardy, Italy. The lake is a remnant of glaciers from its ancient past. With an area of 146 square kilometers (56 square miles), Lake Como is the third-largest lake in Italy. The Lombardy region around Lake Como is considered an upscale resort area and is ...

Mikel Davis