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About Helen Page

Helen Page is a prolific blogger and ardent traveller; she runs Travelsignposts with her professional writer and photographer husband Tony.

Aperol Spritz – The Perfect Aperitif to have in Venice

April 25, 2015 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Aperol Spritz

APEROL SPRITZ IS THE MOST COMMONLY DRUNK APERITIF IN ITALY: When strolling around St. Marks Square or around the restaurant districts of Venice, a common drink that we see people enjoying is Aperol Spritz. This almost glowing bright orange drink is the most commonly drunk apéritif in Italy, but where it is most consumed is […]

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An Encounter with Paradiso Perduto’s Charming Chef

July 25, 2014 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Paradise Lost

PARADISO PERDUTO – A SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AND HOTSPOT IN VENICE: On our brief visit to Venice, we went looking for Paradiso Perduto (Paradise Lost), a seafood restaurant on Fondamenta della Misericordia in the Cannaregio district. Jonathan Phang had dined at this restaurant when he was doing his Venice to London train journey on the Venice […]

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Piazzale Roma – A Hub for all Venice Transport

March 16, 2013 By Helen Page 2 Comments

Piazzale Roma

Piazzale Roma – the Gateway for all Venice Transport: Piazzale Roma has none of the charms of the many Venetian piazzas and campos. This large Venetian square at the western end of the island is a major hub for all Venice transport and the thousands of people who use the square every day are either hopping […]

Filed Under: Getting around Tagged With: Piazzale Roma, piazzale roma bus, piazzale roma hotels, piazzale roma parking, transport in venice

Trattoria al Ponte del Megio – A Small Trattoria in Santa Croce

January 6, 2013 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Venice restaurants

Trattoria al Ponte del Megio – A Small Canal-Side Trattoria in Santa Croce: Trattoria al Ponte del Megio is a smallish canal-side trattoria in Santa Croce. It is located on Calle Larga, right by the bridge of the same name. Restaurants near Ponte del Megio We had planned to dine at La Zucca, a popular […]

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Trattoria alla Madonna – Good Food and a Nice Atmosphere

January 3, 2013 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Alla Madonna

Trattoria all Madonna – A Venetian Institution: Trattoria alla Madonna was one of the first restaurants we dined at when we arrived in Venice. Located near the Rialto Bridge in the San Polo district, it was easy to get to from our hotel in San Marco. Having been around since the 1950’s, Trattoria alla Madonna […]

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Ponte dei Pugni – A Venice Bridge Known for its Fistfights

December 25, 2012 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Ponte dei Pugni, Venice Bridge

Ponte dei Pugni – Where The Ancient Tradition of Fistfights Took Place: There are hundreds of bridges criss-crossing the back canals of Venice, but one that is quite well-known is the Ponte dei Pugni. Located near Campo St Barnaba in Dorsoduro, Ponte dei Pugni is a famous Venice bridge that tells of an ancient tradition […]

Filed Under: Sightseeing Tagged With: famous venice bridge, ponte dei pugni, venice ancient tradition, venice attractions, venice bridges

Luggage Storage in Venice

December 10, 2012 By Helen Page 4 Comments

Luggage Storage in Venice

Deposito Bagagli – Where to Store Your Luggage for Your Short Stay in Venice: If you are arriving in Venice with a large suitcase, one of the biggest challenge is how to get your luggage across the many of bridges that criss-cross the city. So if you’re only stopping in Venice for a brief visit, […]

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Libreria Acqua Alta – A Hidden Gem in Venice

December 5, 2012 By Helen Page 7 Comments

Libreria Acqua Alta

Libreria Acqua Alta is a Unique Second-hand Bookshop with an Eccentric Owner: Wandering around Castello, we came across the Libreria Acqua Alta, a bookshop whose welcome sign says that it is “the most beautiful Bookshop in the World”. To me, that was like waving a red flag to a bull as I thought that I […]

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Antico Pignolo – A Restaurant with a Sizeable Wine Cellar

November 16, 2012 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Restaurant in Venice

Venice Restaurant – Dinner at Antico Pignolo – A Wine Spectator Award Restaurant: For our end of tour dinner in Venice, we dined at the  Ristorante Antico Pignolo, a restaurant close to our hotel, the Splendid Hotel near St Mark’s Square. The San Marco area is more known for its tourist-quality restaurants and on arrival […]

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Birraria la Corte – A Venice Restaurant with a Beer History

November 16, 2012 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Restaurant in Venice

Birraria La Corte – A Venice Restaurant in the Heart of Campo San Polo: Traditional cucinas, trattorias and ristorantes are a dime a dozen in Venice and you don’t have to look very far to find one of these eateries promising traditional Venetian cuisine wherever you go in the city. For a change and for […]

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