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Insider Secrets to Explore Northern Italy Like a Local. Lifestyle guidance from an Italian in America

Andrea Zanon Confidente
8 min readJan 20, 2024

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Source: Andrea’s pictures summer 2023

I grew up in the Northern Italian region of Veneto, and since I live internationally, I have been visiting my country for the last 20 years. Almost every year, I have repeated the same itinerary, and that is why I am sharing it with you today. This is a trip that requires at least one week for couples and friends, and if you have kids, you will need 10 days. It captures the unique hidden beauty, affordable gastronomy away from tourist traps, and presents you with the best views of my country. It also includes wine, hiking, biking, boating, and a true local food and wine experience.

I strive to focus on making the trip cost-effective, transaction-light, and risk-proof in terms of cultural and business practices to ensure that you get what you pay for. It offers affordable luxury with great views, silence, nature, ample space for kids to play, romantic settings, and a wealth of culture.

Lets Go!

The trip starts in Venice and it ends in Venice. Here is the scoop.

First 3 nights (Venezia):

You land in Venice and from the airport you walk to the embarcadero (to fetch a water taxi). It is a 7 minutes’ walk and there are signs everywhere. A taxi is expensive, but it is worth every…

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