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Venice TalksS2 Ep.12 Guardians of the Lagoon: Preserving Venice's Unique Ecosystem - A chat with Barena AssociationJoin Monica in a captivating conversation with Allison Zurfluh, co-founder of The Barena Association, as they delve into the mission and initiatives aimed at safeguarding the Northern Venetian Lagoon's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. In this episode of Venice Talks, discover the passion and dedication driving The Barena Association's commitment to long-term environmental and community wellbeing.Key Show Notes:Preservation Efforts: Explore the innovative sustainability projects implemented by The Barena Association to protect the fragile salt marshes and prevent untimely erosion.Biodiversity Conservation: Learn about initiatives aimed at preserving the diverse fauna and flora of the...
2024-05-1646 min
A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeAllison Zurfluh and the Venice Lagoon - La Mia Arte"Some things are here for our souls, not our interests, and every land has its pockets of wild. Let us leave then there for the birds, for the night watch, for the person who needs and longs for a creeping into invisibility"Welcome to Episode #86:This year Allison published her third book, 'Allison Zurfluh and the Venice Lagoon'. Here are pages of art and essays on her experiences living on the Venice lagoon. The book is an intimate look at the place that captured her heart and soul, the place that would initiate a 1...
2023-12-282h 07
Venice TalksEp.23 - Harmony in the Lagoon: Exploring the Intricate Ecosystem of Venice's Coastal Haven. A chat with Allison Zurfluh, writer and promoter of sustainable tourism in VeniceIn this episode Monica is talking to Allison Zurfluh, writer and promoter of sustainable tourism in Venice. We talked about her children's book Lia leaves the library, about living on the island of Murano and how inspiring the lagoon of Venice can be.Dive into the intricate tapestry of Venice's lagoon ecosystem on our latest podcast episode, where we unravel the secrets and challenges that define this delicate aquatic world. Join us as we explore the symbiotic relationships, unique flora, and fauna that make up the heartbeat of this captivating lagoon. Ready to deepen your understanding of...
2023-01-2248 min
FishTales - a Seafood Podcast with John SusmanAllison Zurfluh (Burano, Venice Lagoon) - passionate, enthusiastic and committedThe fishermen of Burano are as special as the region itself. Whilst the creep of climate change, the demands of faster life and the inevitbable costs of being an artisan all impact their life, they are amongst the most passionate, enthusiastic and committed people I have met in the seafood industry.Fisherman Massimo Tagliapietra and artist Allison Zurfluh are locals from the island of Burano, the epicentre of artisanal fishing in the Northern area of the Venetian lagoons.https://www.instagram.com/allisonzurfluh_artist/?hl=enFollow F...
2022-11-1730 min
Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony HuckstepFishtales: Allison Zurfluh (Burano, Venice Lagoon) - passionate, enthusiastic and committedThe fishermen of Burano are as special as the region itself. Whilst the creep of climate change, the demands of faster life and the inevitbable costs of being an artisan all impact their life, they are amongst the most passionate, enthusiastic and committed people I have met in the seafood industry.Fisherman Massimo Tagliapietra and artist Allison Zurfluh are locals from the island of Burano, the epicentre of artisanal fishing in the Northern area of the Venetian lagoons.https://www.instagram.com/allisonzurfluh_artist/?hl=enFollow F...
2022-11-1730 min
ExtraVirgin Food & TravelPostcard from VeniceVenice has been on the wishlist of travellers for centuries, but in this postcard, we're taking a tour of a Venice way beyond St Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge or the Grand Canal. Artist and writer Allison Zurfluh lives on the island of Burano, in the northern section of the Venice lagoon. Passionate about her adopted home, she tells us a little of the history of the lagoon's islands and shares some of her favourite things to see, do and taste - from taking an excursion on a traditional boat with a local fisherman to wh...
2022-04-2712 minA Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeAllison Zurfluh: Art and Conservation in the Venetian Lagoon“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world” - Anne FrankWelcome to podcast #46 and my conversation with Allison Zurfluh.Allison is a woman of many layers, a Translator of Classical Music, an Author, Travel Consultant, Painter and at heart an Artist. Allison has lived all around the world, yet found her true home on the Venetian Lagoon on the island of Burano near Venice in northern Italy. In the past few years her life has had its share of trials and tribulations, yet it was...
2022-03-0459 min
Rediscover Italy PodcastInspired By Venetian Life with Artist Allison ZurfluhIn this episode, we introduce you to Allison Zurfluh. Dividing her time between Switzerland and Venice Italy, Allison is passionate about the Venice Lagoon, particularly conservation issues and cultural sustainability. Through the hardship of 2020 Allison's professional career took an unexpected but beautiful turn towards art. Now she has created a wonderful way to bring her passions of watercolors and love for Venice together. Allison and her work have been featured in the press worldwide and she was named one of the “7 Influential People in Swiss Romandy” by Switzerland’s L’Illustré Magazine in 2016.For show notes and to learn...
2021-05-1747 min
L'âme à lire#15 Parler d'égalité des droits et casser les stéréotypes de genre avec les enfantsEn tant que mère d'une fille, c'est un sujet sensible et important pour moi. Il était absolument hors de question que je ne saisisse pas l'opportunité du 8 mars, journée des DROITS de la femme, pour en parler avec ma fille et communiquer sur le sujet. Et quel bon moyen que les livres pour communiquer sur le sujet. Il y a désormais moultes collections qui nous permettent d'aborder le sujet et c'est avec grand plaisir qu'Aude, alias @lacabane_des_diplodocus sur instagram et moi-même vous partageons cette petite sélection :
- Histoires du soir pour filles rebelles
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2021-03-0837 min