Episodes
Nov. 5, 2023
Ep.44 - Responsible Wanderer: Navigating Venice with Ethical Footprints. A chat with Matteo Secchi from Venessia.com
In this episode Monica is talking to Matteo Secchi from Venessia.com. Venessia.com is an apolitical and non-profit association comprising residents of Venice. With a commitment to addressing the city's issues, their primary o...
Sept. 10, 2023
Ep.43 - Feast Through Time: Unraveling the Historic Ancient Cuisine of Venice. A chat with Sergio Fragiacomo, owner of the Historic restaurant of Bistrot De Venise in Venice
In this episode Monica is talking to Sergio Fragiacomo, owner of the Historic restaurant of Bistrot De Venise in Venice. We talked about ancient historic Venetian cuisine, its origins, about the history of the restaurant, abo...
Sept. 3, 2023
Ep.42 - Harmony for a Cause: Jazz Rhythms and Charitable Notes in the Canals of Venice. A chat with the Women For Freedom
In this episode Monica is talking to Sara Memo and Elena Ferrarese respectively Project Manager and Communication Manager of Women For Freedom, an Italian charity organisation dedicated to help women around the world.We talke...
Aug. 13, 2023
Ep.41 - Savoring Venice: A Culinary Journey Through the Heart of Venetian Cuisine. Let's talk about Venetian Cuisine and what to eat in Venice
In this episode Monica, as Cook In Venice, is talking about the evolution of Venetian cuisine, what to eat when in Venice, about the new book Andar Per Bacari and she also gives some recipes, like the one for Baccalà Mantecat...
July 30, 2023
Ep.40 - Crafting Brilliance: Exploring the Art of Venetian Glass Beads – A UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Venice. A chat with the Committee for the Safeguarding of the Art of Venetian Glass Beads
In this episode Monica is talking to Marisa Convento and Alessia Fuga, respectively president and vice-president of the Committee for the Safeguarding of the Art of Venetian Glass Beads. We talked about the history of this ar...
July 16, 2023
Ep.39 - Venetian Artistry: Journeying Through Historic Havens of Renowned Artists, with a Glimpse into Peggy Guggenheim's Legacy. A chat with Renato Carrain, Venetian hotelier from All'Angelo Art Hotel in Venice
In this episode Monica is talking to Renato Carrain, Venetian hotelier from Angelo Art Hotel in Venice. All' Angelo Art hotel is an hotel with a difference: art is at the forefront. For countless years, art has been the undis...
June 25, 2023
Ep.38 - Venice Unveiled: Your Questions Answered in a Q&A Extravaganza episode about Venice
In this episode Monica answers questions received through social medias about Venice. Let's discover about the depth of canals, about do & don'ts in the city and much more. Are you ready for a Venetian adventure like no other...
June 18, 2023
Ep.37 - Glimpses of Grandeur: Exploring the Uniqueness of Museo di Palazzo Grimani in Venice. A chat with Valeria Finocchi, director of Museo di Palazzo Grimani in Venice
In this episode Monica is talking to Valeria Finocchi, director of Museo di Palazzo Grimani in Venice. Museo di Palazzo Grimani is a Venetian palace, a one of a kind building in the city of water. With Valeria we discovered i...
June 11, 2023
Ep.36 - Treasures of Time: Unveiling the Antique Splendors within the Ghetto of Venice. A chat with Maria Gabriella Emiliani from Antichità al Ghetto in Venice
In this episode Monica is talking to Maria Gabriella Emiliani from Antichità al Ghetto in Venice, an antiquity lover's dream. Opened in 2006, this true Aladdin's cave is located a stone's throw from the Ponte delle Guglie, in...
May 29, 2023
Ep.35 - Sipping Sustainability: Venice Tap Water's Ripple Effect on Reducing Plastic Bottle Waste. A chat with Marco Capovilla founder of Venice Tap Water
In this episode Monica is talking to Marco Capovilla, founder of Venice Tap Water, a project dedicated to bring awareness to the problem of the use of plastic bottles in Venice. You can drink the water in Venice by using the ...
May 21, 2023
Ep.34 - Venice's Silent Canvases: Centuries of Graffiti as Ancient Urban Art. A chat with Desi Marangon & Alberto Toso Fei about I Graffiti Di Venezia
In this episode Monica is talking to Desi Marangon & Alberto Toso Fei about I Graffiti Di Venezia, a book which investigates over 6,000 antique graffiti in the city of Venice. We discovered the oldest graffiti in the city, th...
May 14, 2023
Ep.33 - Culinary Serenade: Exploring Venetian Cuisine through Local Ingredients and Homemade Delights.A chat with Cesare Benelli from historic restaurant Al Covo in Venice
In this episode Monica is talking to Cesare Benelli, chef and owner of the historic restaurant Al Covo in Venice. We talked about a great new initiative called Osti in Orto, an association of local Venetian restaurateurs dedi...
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...