Venezia is magical. It’s like no place on earth. I can’t remember any place that I have felt so transported and it was that experience both visits.

My favorite place in Venice is the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. It’s marvellous to be in this ancient crumbling city where every corner evokes another age and to walk into her villa and see late 20th century American modern art. The audio guide was the best at any museum I have ever been to—three different commentaries – one about the work from the curator, one about the artist, and one is quotes from Peggy herself, either talking about the work or her relationship with the artist.