Episodes
May 7, 2023
Ep.32 - Venice Unveiled: A Foreigner's Journey into La Serenissima's Enchanting Labyrinth. A chat with Cecelia Pierotti, American musician
In this episode Monica is talking to Cecelia Pierotti, American musician, who in 2019 moved to Venice as a resident. We talked about the difficulty of moving to Italy from a point of view of the logistics but also what it mea...
April 23, 2023
Ep.31 - Ocean Space Unveiled: A Deep Dive into Venice's Planetary Hub for Exhibitions, Research, and Public Engagement. A chat with Markus Reymann, director & co-founder of Ocean Space
In this episode Monica is talking to Markus Reymann, director & co-founder of Ocean Space. Ocean Space , located in the church of San Lorenzo in Venice, a planetary center for exhibitions, research and public programs catalyz...
April 2, 2023
Ep.30 - Whispers of the Past: Navigating Venice Through History and Anecdotes. A chat with Alessandro Marzo Magno, Venetian writer & journalist
In this episode Monica is talking to Alessandro Marzo Magno, Venetian writer & journalist about the history and anecdotes of Venice. Graduated in Venetian history at the University of Venice, he is the author of 20 books and ...
March 26, 2023
Ep.29 - A chat with Romena Brugnerotto Venetian blogger at RomInVenice
In this episode Monica is talking Romena Brugnerotto Venetian blogger at RomInVenice: we talked about the never ending saga of the entry tax in Venice, of the not so uncommon low water tide, of a typical slow day in Venice, o...
March 19, 2023
Ep.28 - Bard's Blessing: Unveiling the Allure of Shakespearean Tours in the Enchanted Canals of Venice. A chat with Ornella Naccari, CEO of On View Weddings & Experience in Venice
In this episode Monica is talking to Ornella Naccari, CEO of On View Weddings & Experience in Venice. We talked about their tours based on Shakespeare's plays, like the Othello and The Merchant of Venice as well as life in Ve...
March 5, 2023
Ep.27 - Feline Frames: Prowling Through the Enchanting Pages of Venice's Catography Series. A chat with Marianna Zampieri from Cats In Venice
In this episode Monica is talking to Marianna Zampieri from Cats In Venice. A very feline episode all dedicated to one of the most loved animals in the city of water: cats. Marianna talks about her love for cats and what took...
Feb. 20, 2023
Ep.26 - Reviving Grandeur: Fondazione dell'Albero d'Oro's Restoration Journey at Palazzo Vendramin Grimani. A chat with Béatrice de Reyniès, director of Fondazione dell’Albero d’Oro in Venice
In this episode Monica is talking to Béatrice de Reyniès, director of Fondazione dell’Albero d’Oro in Venice. Fondazione dell'Albero d'Oro was founded in 2019 with the aim of restoring life and soul to Palazzo Vendramin Grima...
Feb. 12, 2023
Ep.25 - A chat with Carla Toffolo, director of Venice Office for International Private Committees for the Safeguarding of Venice
In this episode Monica is talking to Carla Toffolo, director of Venice Office for International Private Committees for the Safeguarding of Venice, as well as member of Europa Nostra and Wiki Loves Monuments. During the episod...
Feb. 5, 2023
Ep.24 - Preserving the Past, Safeguarding the Future: Unveiling Save Venice Inc.'s Restoration Odyssey. A chat with Melissa Conn, director of the Venice office of Save Venice Inc.
In this episode Monica is talking to Melissa Conn, director of the Venice office of Save Venice Inc. Since 1971 Save Venice is the leading American nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the artistic heritage of Venic...
Jan. 22, 2023
Ep.23 - Harmony in the Lagoon: Exploring the Intricate Ecosystem of Venice's Coastal Haven. A chat with Allison Zurfluh, writer and promoter of sustainable tourism in Venice
In this episode Monica is talking to Allison Zurfluh, writer and promoter of sustainable tourism in Venice. We talked about her children's book Lia leaves the library, about living on the island of Murano and how inspiring th...
Jan. 15, 2023
Ep.22 - Whispers on the Water: Navigating Venice's Canals in Silence with Electric Boats. A chat with Jean-Paul Morselli from Classic Boats Venice
In this episode Monica is talking to Jean-Paul Morselli from Classic Boats Venice, a company located on the island of La Certosa dedicated to restoring old Venetian traditional boats and also to promote Venice visiting in a s...
Jan. 8, 2023
Ep.21 - Rowing Renaissance: Unlocking the Secrets of Learning to Row in the Canals of Venice. A chat with Elena Almansi, rowing champion from Row Venice
In this episode Monica is talking to Elena Alamansi, part of the team of Row Venice. Row Venice is an all female association dedicated to teach Voga alla Veneta, that is Venetian Rowing Style. Elena explained how to join a ro...
Jan. 1, 2023
Ep.20 - Sustainable Sojourn: Navigating Venice with Eco-Friendly Footprints. A chat with Roberta Zennaro, Venetian Travel Blogger & Food Technologist
In this episode Monica is talking to Roberta Zennaro, Venetian Travel Blogger & Food Technologist. We talked about sustainable tourism, how to visit Venice in a more ethical way and about how many different experiences you ca...
Dec. 25, 2022
Ep.19 - Bridging Cultures: Exploring ICI Venice's Journey in Fostering Global Cultural Resonances. A chat with Eliane Nagata, curator for ICI Venice
In this episode Monica is talking to Eliane Nagata, curator for ICI Venice. ICI Venice stands for the International Cultural Institute, a non profit cultural whose objective is to develop international cultural resonances bet...
Dec. 18, 2022
Ep.18 - Crafting Elegance: Navigating the Art of Oarlock Making in Venice's Waterways. A chat with Piero Dei, a.k.a Il Forcolaio Matto, Venetian oarlock maker
In this episode Monica is talking to Piero Dei, a.k.a Il Forcolaio Matto, the fourth and youngest oarlock maker in Venice, who has always been in love with Venetian boats and rowing. We chatted about how Voga alla Veneta diff...
Dec. 11, 2022
Ep.17 - Echoes of Grandeur: Unveiling the Legacy of Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista in Venice. A chat with Jelena Ivanisevic from Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista in Venice
In this episode Monica is talking to Jelena Ivanisevic, the architect of Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista in Venice. We discover what a Scuola is in Venice, what beautiful art you can find at San Giovanni Evangelista an...
Dec. 4, 2022
Ep.16 - Venice Unveiled: Crafting Bespoke Narratives with Venezia da Vivere's Unique Communication Strategies. A chat with Lorenzo Cinotti, CEO of Venezia Da Vivere
In this episode Monica is talking to Lorenzo Cinotti of Venezia Da Vivere, a Venetian company dedicated to the organisation of events and digital communication in Venice. We talked about the Venice Fashion Week and sustainabl...
Nov. 27, 2022
Ep.15 - Venetian Adventures for Little Explorers: Treasure Hunts and Tailored Tours. A chat with Monica Gambarotto, professional tour guide in Venice
In this episode Monica is talking to Monica Gambarotto, one of the best professional tourist guide in the city of Venice. WE got to talk about how to visit the city with children, about treasure hunts and how to visit Venice ...
Nov. 20, 2022
Ep.14 - Academic Shadows and Venetian Whispers: Crafting Mystery Novels in Venice. A chat with Gregory Dowling, author, translator, literary critic & Professor of Anglo-American Literature at the Università Ca' Foscari.
In this episode Monica is talking to Gregory Dowling, author, translator, literary critic & Professor of Anglo-American Literature at the Università Ca' Foscari in Venice about his books, about life in Venice and the universi...
Nov. 13, 2022
Ep.13 - Venetian Intrigues: Unveiling the Secrets of Crafting Mystery Novels in the Enchanting Canals of Venice. A chat with with Philip Gwynne Jones, Welsh renowned author of mystery, suspense, and thriller novels living & working in Venic
In this episode Monica is talking In this episode Monica is talking to Philip Gwynne Jones, Welsh renowned author of mystery, suspense, and thriller novels living & working in Venice. We talked about his books, how he gets hi...
Nov. 6, 2022
Ep.12 - Through the Lens of Legends: A Masterclass in Photography. A chat with Marco Secchi, world known photographer, about Venice & photo tours in the city
In this episode Monica is talking Marco Secchi, Italian photographer and photo journalist, working for Getty Images and one of the founding members of the alternative photography collective, #Awakening. We talked about Venice...
Oct. 30, 2022
Ep.11 - Sip, Swirl, and Savor: Navigating the Vineyards of Veneto Wines. A chat with Johann Depietri, owner of Vineria All'Amarone in Venice
In this episode Monica is talking Johann Depietri, the owner of Vineria All'Amarone in Venice, the paradise for Amarone wine lovers. We talk about the importance of Veneto wines, Valpolicella, wine tasting and much more. Sip ...
Oct. 23, 2022
Ep.10 - Venetian Threads: Exploring Fashion's Artistry and the Allure of Made in Venice. A chat with Luca Cerofolini, Venetian blogger, influencer & fashion expert
In this episode Monica is talking to fellow Venetian blogger & influencer Luca Cerofolini about the Made In Venice Fashion, how to recognise it and where to find it in Venice. We talked about hand made leather bags and clothi...
Oct. 16, 2022
Ep.9 - Sip & Savor: Crafting Venetian Elegance with the Artisanal Essence of Venice's New Gin. A chat with Gloria Vian of Sospiri Botaniche Veneziane, maker of Gin in Venice
In this episode Monica is talking Gloria Vian of Sospiri Botaniche Veneziane, who, together with her brother Marco, makes Gin in Venice. The company was only started last year and we talked about how two young people got to m...