MikeHenderson

We stayed in the Hotel Metropole (in Venice) and I would not recommend it. The hotel is old and has a lot of history so if that's what you're interested in, the hotel might be right for you. But for … (View Post)

In case anyone is interested in the interior of La Fenice, here are a couple of pictures. First, the stage area: And then, a view of the other side of the house. We were in a box. The theatre is not … (View Post)

You didn't ask for other suggestions but I'll offer one. There's an opera house in Venice - La Fenice - which is historic and very nice. If you have any interest in opera, book a performance while yo… (View Post)

You're absolutely right about that. It's not just Japan. I was in Thailand and went to a Kentucky Fried Chicken place. The chicken was terrible - greasy and tasteless. I was with a Thai person who to… (View Post)

I agree with British but not everyone has the ability to stay with a Japanese family. I had friends in Japan (Japanese friends) and could stay with them but when you're a tourist, that may not be ava… (View Post)