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Venice at its finest: The Acqua Alta Bookshop

emejota Only-Be, Things to do in Venice, Venetian

Venice is much more than gondolas The canals and the gondola rides are perhaps one of the most acclaimed attractions of this city. For a first contact, it´s a great plan to sail around the canals. However, on foot, there´s much more to discover. Every corner is a surprise and the city´s air smells of Renaissance, culture and music as well as canals when the weather gets hotter. It´s not in plain view and you get there mostly by chance on a long walk or because someone knows about it and expressly goes there. The Acqua Alta bookshop is the most fascinating one in the city. From the outside, the impression is that it´s nothing special but once you´re inside, that perception changes completely. It´s a small treasure inside the even bigger treasure that is Venice. You´d need a whole day in that bookshop to check all the books out properly because, once you´re inside, the untidy chaos draws you in. Photo vía trabalibros.com Irresistible seduction… You can spend hours and hours browsing in this peculiar bookshop. The owner is a charming and pleasant man who welcomes you to learn more about the place and its books. Any book that you want to buy, you´ll probably find it there, in the huge piles, inside bathtubs, gondolas or even a boat, all of which making up a staircase. The books that you can find here are about Venice and a thousand other topics. Also, there are in many languages. It´s a special place that when you think you´ve seen it all, the owner takes you to the second floor so you can see an... read more

Which Type of Tourist are you?

Mónica Boixeda Do you like travelling?, Travel Tips

The term “tourist” admittedly has somewhat of a negative connotation in my head, but when we boil it down to facts I take the freedom to quote my friend in need Wikipedia and its definition of the word “tourism” is: “traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes” – Not so negative after all… There are different kinds of this specimen and depending on what type of tourist you are this can have an impact on your decisions of where to go on holiday, what type of accommodation you choose, the activities you go during your holiday, people you travel with and lastly how you eat and behave when you are in destination. Via zoetnet We have picked out 3 types of tourists that are likely to choose an apartment as accommodation and why: History Buff This person loves to visit historical places and museums and will choose a travel destination with that in mind. In many cases the history buff is a passionate photographer who will bring adequate equipment on his/her trip. This person is always very appreciative of local insider tips and is eager to (try to) speak the local language. He/she will choose an apartment to be closer to the locals and get a feel for the local life. Travelling Gourmand This person is a true foodie with the curiosity to try new things. The first he/she will look for are the local markets and/or the best restaurants of the city. Most likely he/she won’t send a postcard, but will bring back... read more

Top 5 Weird Cafés in the world

Hans Rankings, Travel Tips

1. Chin Chin Laboratorists – London For those folks who are crazy about ice cream, London has the most unique Ice cream parlor in the world. It is that unique that all ice cream flavors are customized to match the specific taste of each individual. At Chin Chin Laboratorists you’ll have the chance to create a mixture of your favorite ingredients that combined with liquid nitrogen, will make your dream ice cream come true. Chin Chin Laboratorists resembles a lab pulled off an old movie, rather than Ice cream parlor. Pipes that water liquid nitrogen, test tubes, flasks, giant thermos and people dressed in white coats, are just some of the elements make up the atmosphere at this pleasant place. As often, unique places aren’t cheap and Chin Chin Labs is not an exception since a small ice cream here cost around 4 pounds, anyways, It is not like you are going to come here everyday? Are you? Address: 49-50 Camden Lock Place, London, NW1 8AF, UK, Vereinigtes Königreich Photo: bianchiandrea.com 2. Cat Café Felis – Utsunomiya (Japan) A Café where you can play with cats? Really? Well, those who enjoy the company of these mystic animals would love the Cat Café Felis in Utsunomiya (Japan). At Felis, visitors can enjoy a cup of joe while playing with one of the thirty cats that live here. No worries, all these cats are healthy, clean, vaccinated, and, since they were abandoned as kittens, ready to be adopted. So, if you get attached to one of these animals, you can even take it home with you. Cats playing with yarn,... read more