David Bloom

By David Bloom In Venice, it has always been about the light. It dances on the waters of the city of canals. It has enticed travelers on the Grand Tour for centuries, entranced artists, and enthralled writers. So it’s fitting that Venice is also home to the planet’s oldest celebration of the art built upon light, filmmaking. It’s too soon to know the lineup for this year’s Venice International Film Festival, to be held Sept. 2 to Sept. 12 on the Lido di Venezia, the beach-lined barrier...

By David Bloom and Andrea R. Vaucher Millions of people love to travel, devoting their free time and disposable income to visiting faraway destinations in search of compelling new experiences. And travel experiences are always more meaningful (and fun) when shared with like-minded souls, exploring a special place and time that brings together two loves at once.