giovedì 14 giugno 2012

Two Romantic Nighs in Venice

This package is perfect for those who want to discover the hidden side of Venice, far away from the crowd of tourists, while you explore your creative potential. It’s suitable both for groups of friends, couples and lonely travellers who want to have fun spending an extraordinary holiday in Venice .

Venice is like a labyrinth and that makes your visit even more magic because you can walk with no directions and lose yourself in the beauty of its secret passages. They say that all these streets , in a way or another , will you to Saint Mark’s Square. When you eventually reach this magnificent square, you will feel inside a theatre, when the curtain rises and the show begins.

Venice is the city of water and you will be surprised how different it appears when you visit from a gondola. Everything is slow and calm, there are no cars and noises, only the sound of water that flows along the canals.  From the canal you see the city under a different light, the perspective changes and you will discover an other world, the one belonging to gondoliers. Nothing symbolizes Venice like the long, black, flat-bottomed gondolas that gently move up and down the canals

You will be impressed by Gondoliers ability when gliding the gondolas through the narrow canals without touching the walls. Their peculiar rowing style is called "Voga alla Veneta" (  Venetian Style Rowing). Using just one oar, it’s considered as an art which requires strength, grace and balance ....

mercoledì 13 giugno 2012

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF VENICE


This is a photographic adventure into art – it is about the decisive moment as Cartier- Bresson called it, when all the elements combine with light to create magic.

Learning Outcomes

This is a photographic holiday for anyone interested in creating great pictures. The 3 day workshop will expose you to a range of contrasting locations from the charm, history, art and architecture of familiar landmarks of Venice to the rich Mediterranean palette of the less busy islands Burano and Murano. The third day will take you on a journey off the well-beaten trails to explore the real Venice; brimming with veneziani.
Manual camera controls including understanding light, aperture and shutter speeds to help you realise your creative vision.
Composition - the aesthetics of art.
Picture editing and critiquing - developing visual literacy.
Equipment

This workshop is designed for a digital workflow. To get the most out of the workshop you should have a camera that allows manual control.

Digital camera – Preferably a DSLR
Tripod with cable release (optional morning/ evening shoots)
Memory cards
Laptop for downloading and processing your work
Comfortable footwear
Waterproof clothing

Location

If you consider Venice an open-air museum rather than a city, we could maybe change your mind. Here at DreamTaste, we think of Venice not only as an emblem of beauty but also as a proper living city, with local markets, universities, banks, artisans and its young and active population. Beyond the churches and the buldings, the real piece of art you can find here is the people living everyday in such out of time environment. Immune to the frenzy of the present, Venice is still capable of giving visitors glimpses of life absolutely unique and wonderful, thanks to its charming and headstrong population.

The teacher

Robert Johns is an independent professional photographer and photography lecturer based in London. Trained at the London College of Communication Robert has a Postgraduate Diploma in Photojournalism and is also a qualified teacher with PGCE from the University of the Arts London. He currently teaches at Idea Store Learning in Tower Hamlets and the London College of Communication. As an Independent Professional Photographer he has over 14 years experience working for a wide range of clients from charities through to the major commercial brands. In 2006 he won the first prize in the Portraits category of the Press Photographer’s Award.



Travel has 2 main fuctions: 


to rest yourself and see new places.  













We believe that if you can mix the discover with some proper relaxing time, you'll come back from the holiday surprisingly rested and motivated .Our big travel experience made us categorize 3 key points in order of offering a perfect trip:

Beautiful (both accommodation and destination) : Italy has so much to see and to find new beautiful spots it's a pleasure for us. Medieval towns perched on the hills , unspoilt islands and watermills along the river , are just few examples of the many type of places we've selected for you. The accommodations are personally selected and follow the criteria of being traditional , they can be both in hotels or private villas/houses with or without owners inside. We always provide nice amenities, while the price varies depending on the various services and facilities.

Creative Tourism (interactive activities with the locals) : a wide range of exclusive activities developed directly with the local community. Learn an art as cooking a dish, to properly taste a wine, get into a painting / sculpturing workshop or tour with a professional Photographer.

Tasty (great food and wine experiences) : if you book with us , at each meal, you'll always enjoy the products from the local land , cooked by who we consider the best performer of the dish ( from the most renowned Chef to an old lady reputed as the best recipe's keeper). Our specific knowledge of the territory allows us to suggest you a list of food and restaurants you must know. 

mercoledì 2 maggio 2012

Welcome to Dream Taste Travel



Dream Taste Travel is not an average Tour Organizer. We are a group of italian people based in London, who can claim a large travelling experience around the world, and know well Italy's real potential.


We believe that our beloved boot-shaped country is still the ultimate destination in the world . But how to know where to go and how to disclose an old and articulate culture in such a short time as a holiday trip? You definitly need an expert like us, to avoid queues while visiting the best locations and enjoying the real italian lifestyle.


First of all, what is a good travel? Here at Dream Taste we consider travel as a massive chance to relax and unwind from everyday life .  We think there are so many different ways of spending your holiday-time travelling. Inspite of going to the same location and in the same period of the year, different people according to their knowledge of the area , preferences and fantasy can achieve completely different results.


So what's the perfect holiday trip then? A good trip is the one you don't quickly forget, so that the beautiful images , smells and tastes you discover during the trip will stay inside your head when back to your daily life. That means you acquired something and, by extension you come back different from before.



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