Leaving maps and guidebooks behind, we’ve entered the Internet era and traveling itself has really changed. Far more conveninent than those big maps or huge guidebooks we were used to brining on vacation, the iPhone, the Blackberry or any other android-compatible smatphone can really make our life easier.  Read More →

Everybody knows that Pizza is one of the most famous things in Naples , but if you really want to try out the top varieties and quality, you must avoid the tourist places. National Geographic has written an article on Pizza sampling with recommendations to the best places to try out.  Read More →

If you didn’t know, one of the most popular holidays in Italy is surely the ” Ferragosto ” on the 15th of August. Originally, in Roman times, it was related to a celebration of the middle of the summer and the end of the hard labour in the fields. Before the Roman Catholic Church came into existence, however, this holiday was celebrated in the Roman Empire to honor the gods and the cycle of fertility and ripening.  Read More →

The Sofitel chain of hotels has just announced that it will be providing iPads for its guests, instead of supplying daily newspapers. We at think it’s a great initiative, it’s a further step towards complete digitalization of press and information. However this issue does bring some interesting questions to mind: how many years will it take before handwriting completely disappears?  Read More →

Pet owners may face hard decisions when moving abroad. Are you leaving your little friend with someone you know well or are you taking your pet with you? Matador Network gives you 7 useful tips to travel with your pets.  Read More →

Italy in the past few weeks has suffered the hottest temperatures in years, and we at the Venere.com HQ found very useful Context Travel’s guide on how to stay cool while while travelling . Make sure to arm yourself with lots of cool drinks!  Read More →

We have all been following very carefully the Oil Spill situation in the Gulf of Mexico , and apparently just today BP has claimed a successful placement of the “Cork” that stops the leakage. However, consequences on nature are huge: here is a must read article on the matter.  Read More →

Paul, the octopus that has been predicting results for Germany’s football team (and never made a mistake) has been kindly asked by Spain’s prime minister, Zapatero, to predict the winner from Sunday’s World Cup Final – Holland vs. Spain. Apparently Paul has chosen the Iberian side, much to Dutch despair.  Read More →

Starting today the quarter-finals for South-Africa 2010 World Cup, all soccer enthusiasts are getting prepared to see which team will be the winner this year. But have you decided to travel to New York these days without being aware that the final will take place on July 11th?  Read More →

Flying with your pet As every pet owner knows full well, flying with a pet is expensive and problematic. This article provides some useful suggestions on how to make travelling with a pet easier, and also provides tips on how to save on travel costs.  Read More →

If like many other football fans in the world, you haven’t been able to get tickets to see the World Cup in South Africa, don’t despair. Msnbc has compiled a guide to 9 cities that will organize ” World Cup parties ” to stream the games for thousands citizens or tourists that cannot miss these events.  Read More →

If you are going to travel to London sometime between now and the next two months and start to see coloured elephants in the street, shopping malls, or at the park, rest assured you are not going crazy. In fact, there will be over 250 coloured elephant installations in order to raise awareness about the endagered species of the Asian elephant. Each elephant has been designed by a different artist, and on June 29th they will be sold off at an... 

Looking for a 4-star boutique hotel in Dubai with luxury hotel rooms and with affordable room rates? The Jumeirah Garden Hotel Dubai is definitely your choice. Even prestigious travel magazine TimeOut has reviewed this hotel in Dubai as the best boutique experience. The elegant restaurant setting in Hotel Jumeirah Garden and its celebrity chef make of this hotel in Dubai a gastronomic landmark and attracts food critics and discerning guests.... 

Going party and drinking cocktails in New York If you are in New York and are planning to have a party night, you might start with some drinks. Here are some tips on where to find unsual cocktails in New York City : – Cafeteria has a wide choice of cocktails on the menu, such as Lychee and Lavender, made of rain organic lavender infused vodka and fresh pureed lychees, or Inferno Bloody Mary, containing house infused japaleño vodka, flambeed... 

What to see in Dublin in a day If you think that your next city break will be in Dublin, Ireland , here are some tips on what to see and do in Dublin in 24 hours : Transportation & the City Center: Everything’s in the center of Dublin is reachable on foot, but if you need to get anywhere else Dublin’s buses are cheap and reliable. You can…  Read More →