First Spritz Is Free: Confessions of Venice Addicts

Venice is timeless. Venice is changing. Venice inspires and seduces and stimulates. Learn why we're addicted to this city of canals, bridges, narrow streets, gondolas, glass, masks, palaces, and churches. And with us, it's free!We call ourselves Venetophiles, and we're addicted to this beautiful and ancient city in the middle of a lagoon. Read about our memories, adventures, and dreams here in this new collection of stories.A spritz is a quintessential Venetian drink: white wine or Prosecco, swirled with Campari or Aperol and a splash of seltzer water, garnished with an olive or slice of orange. Bitter but sparkling, you're left wondering why you want another and another. They're addictive, just like this watery city. Why is the first one free? Why, to get you addicted, of course! Read editor Kathleen Gonzalez's chapter to hear the backstory, and read the rest to learn why people keep going back for more.