Guys, it is almost too much! The beauty of Venice is nothing compared to the beauty and joy of sharing it with your friend. That is what I could not express about the Barcelona video. The sights are beautiful, of course they are. The history is fascinating... the joy you both have in sharing them with each other is what makes this so special! Here is hoping for many more!!

Stephanie and Ollie, while I'm an avid follower of both your KZread channels, I have to let you both know how much I am loving, "Travels With My Friend". Both episodes have been wonderful but this one was something very special. Your love of history and ability to educate while making me feel I was touring with friends is so special. I've shared my story with you both before but certainly don't expect you to remember. I became physically disabled out of the blue 10 years ago with a rare bone disease breaking multiple bones spontaneously throughout my body, and they don't heal. Getting out of the house now rarely happens, so being able to travel in this way is an amazing gift. I often say this is the era to be disabled in as the virtual world is life changing for people in my situation. I used to be an executive in the corporate world, I did a lot of travel at home throughout Australia but also have been to the UK and France. I was born in London but migrated to Aus at 3yrs of age. My heart always is drawn back to Europe and its rich history. Anyway, I really just wanted to say thank you, Take care, Sam ❤

OMG! When you went into the bedroom, I instantly recognised the headboard and fabrics. And now you own it! How incredible is that?! That it was in such a room!! 😍

Dear Steph & Ollie .... This trip was so moving ... breathtaking Venice -- the music & the destinations ... Steph's lyrical voice leading us in the dream ...... it all made me cry ... and. the emotion of the quotations .. Perfect !

What a joy it is to see these places through both of your eyes!! ❤

How I wish this video was already available of KZread for that matter, when my late Italian husband courted by bringing me to Venice several times when I was completely clueless... yes, am not ashamed to confess. Thank you both especially Stephanie for reintroducing Venice again but through your rich knowledge of history that enhances this city of canals magnificent, unique and beautiful.

Ah, Venice, I've been several times, but never have I seen it like this through your eyes and lens. What a privilege to have beheld the incomparable Royal Suite before it was incomprehensibly tragically refurbished. Stephanie's vast knowledge is impressive and appreciated. Thank you both for the pleasure you have given us.

@luluandmeow

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I agree, it's so interesting to hear Stephanie explain things, put art in context, etc. it's like having a wonderful guide

So nice to have something somewhat intellectual to watch these days. Thank you!

Using Ollie’s superlative - that was GLORIOUS! Thank you Stephanie for sharing your intricate knowledge of these beautiful sights and scenes and Ollie for the wonderful editing (?). I loved the choice of music too. ❤️

I’m absolutely smitten with this new travel series of yours! Your long friendship is so inspiring and it’s a privilege to get to tag along with you both to your favorite places. I love that you are taking turns in leading each episode. Even though I have visited these places before, I’ve learned new things about their history from you and I now want to come back and discover them all over again. Thank you for your eye for the details in the beauty of the craftsmanship and artistry that you point out in each tour. Culture is so multilayered, so I appreciate that you feature the Royal Suite and its Murano glass chandeliers as well as the local patisserie and its donuts. I’m so looking forward to the next installment!

For those who remember the 1955 David Lean's movie Summertime over Stephanie's shoulder (7:04) was Rossano Brazzi's antique shop and where Kathrine Hepburn fell into the canal

@mireille4751

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Yes! This movie is a great one

@ritasengupta9611

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Lovely movie.

Toured Italy in the 70’s with my parents and Venice was a highlight where i longed to get lost in the streets and be saved by an ardent Italian lover❤😂 but no i went in with ma and pa to Paris and saw my older sis dance at the Moulin Rouge❤ blessed indeed to be there at that time! Sweet memories i cherish so thanks for reminding me Stephanie & Ollie🎉

I can immerse myself for hours into Stephanie and Ollie's travels and I never tire to soak into the beauty and magic of places and the fun of the dialogues between you two and the shared knowledge. Thank you so much for these videos, dear friends!!!🥰

Thank you for making your and Ollie’s trip to Venice so interesting 👏🏻👏🏻

Romantic relationships are fun but often fleeting but a good solid friendship with shared history and interests is worth its weight in gold and is forever. Stephanie and Ollie have achieved this. Ollie’s calm and laidback style is in contrast with Stephanie’s sometimes over the top effervescent personality bordering on a bit of silliness (sorry!) but possibly it is exaggerated for the camera? That aside, I do love their shared enthusiasm for history, art, culture, research, food together with a sense of adventure, openness to new experiences and joie de vivre. Loved Ollie’s introduction in the beginning, the old old photos, including a hilarious one of Michael Potts looking quite theatrical in a wig! Entertaining, informative, uplifting. Beautiful music and visuals with very fine editing by ………???

Your heartfelt tour was utterly magical and desirous. It's time I return to the city of water and re-introduce myself . Thank you Stephanie and Olie for a wonderful day.

When you think of all the people that are involved in making short stories on TV about history etc you're so real natural and your choices are brilliant educational with a splash of panache

I hope you will vlog other videos together, you are amazing. We can feel the genuine friendship that you have, you really love each other

Thank you, thank you, thank you Ollie and Steph for doing this wonderful video on my most favourite and romantic cities in Italy. It definitely brought a tear to my eye, a happy tear I hasten to add. In the early 1980's i went to Venice for the first time with my late parents. We stayed in a hotel over looking the Basilica in St Mark's Square. It was an amazing 3 days. I remember one of the highlights of that trip was seeing the Doge's Parade, which didn't actually realise was happening until that night. It was incredible. By late father had visited Venice when he was in the British Royal Navy. It was every thing he said it was and much, much more. I will go back and take my husband and daughter with me. X

A plenitude of beauty indeed! Venice is mesmerizing and a difficult place to leave once you are there. The brief tour was not only fascinating but also informative and especially enhanced by the inspiring quotes! Well done, Oliver and Stephanie. 😻

This video inspired me to create and do more in my life. I'm not a young woman, in fact, I'm beyond middle age (unless I live to 120!) but still, history and beauty continues to be the fertilizer to my dreams. Thank you Oliver & Stephanie!!

Ciao Stephanie and Ollie, "wow" what can you say about Venice. "Perfetto" yours and Ollie's friendship, your warm and personal way of doing this channel makes us all feel like we are right their beside you as you stroll through the streets and villages, the shops, Churches, museums, no matter where you are, we are there too. The Royal Suite was truly amazing and stunningly beautiful. My boyfriend and I proudly display our Italian flag outside our house. Thank you both for doing this channel and bringing us along.

Reflections dancing on the ceiling. The room is filled with light divine. The ripples on the water’s surface immerse the soul with golden shine. And as the gaze does pass the ceiling, an angel winks from high above. The Serenissima has lured you with her unrequited love: You are prisoner to her beauty. You are a slave of splashing waves. And you will drown among her bosom, trapped in an ancient golden cage. 😘

When I was younger I thought I would travel the world many times. Instead after my 20's I couldn't. At least I went to France and Italy. I loved Florian's in Venice and all of the museums and just walking arounnd. I put on my masks, mosrly jewelry, today. Thank you for your perfect day and how wonderfully you brought part of the Royal Suite back to Lalande. ❤ It was meant to be.

How delightful to see you enjoying so much beauty! Thank you.

I'm completely smitten with this channel. Thank you Stephanie and Ollie. You two are gorgeous, fabulous, humorous and informative 😊😊

I can't imagine why in the world the Royal Suite would ever have to be refurbished. 💝

@vintagemoss9578

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I know right!? 😊😊😊

@Sophia-zk3tw

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My thoughts exactly..hopefully they don’t ruin it !

@Stephen_A.

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@@Sophia-zk3tw I can't imagine how they could improve it. I did see a couple of cracks in the ceiling. Maybe they will be fixing those. 🩵

@hispid1

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They revovated Raffels in singapore same way and ruined it completely. However, if you check Stephs vlog from a week ago The hotel did indeed sell off the contents of the bedroom and Steph managed to buy the bed and furnishings for Lalande. I think the vlog is linked at the end of this one Its well worth watching after this as it "completes the story".

@Stephen_A.

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@@hispid1 Oh yes, I watched her video when it first came out. Hopefully the refurbishment is only the furnishings and necessary repairs. I can't imagine changing anything else. 💙

Oliver such a gent ❤ Stephanie lovely great team ❤

Thank you so so much for this! I’ve been in growing love with Venice lately, but most of travel vlogs are made by young people who cares nothing about history and beauty, I couldn’t find something quite like this to bring me that ‘plenitude’ feeling. I loved the Bauer suite, Longhi paintings, and Stephanie’s overcoat!

Thank You Stephanie and Ollie for this wonderful and jaw dropping tour. 🧡

I can’t wait to see this trip to Venice! I think Stephanie mentioned we will see the ‘King Charles’ bedroom suite in situ before she bought it for LaLande? 🥰

@TravelsWithMyFriend

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Yes this is the one where we show this. The royal suite was absolutely breathtaking! 🥰

Oliver and Stephanie, that was wonderful, some of it magical. Venice. Thanks for taking us with and offering your commentary. Stephanie, I hope you chose the pink mask and the blue one too. They both looked fantastic with your smile. The wall fabric in the royal suite is gorgeous. I hope you got copious amounts of it. Hey, Charles and Camilla slept in Stephanie's bed. How cool is that? Ollie, you are so lucky to have a friend like Stephanie to travel with. I'm envious. I can't wait to see where we go next.❤ from TX!

What a joy! Such richness and exuberance celebrating life and culture. A wonderful start to my day with visions of loveliness, glimpses of the past and such happiness and intelligence brought to us by Stephanie and Oliver. Thank you!

At 23:27 I can't help but notice the spirit darting into the dressing room! As it is February, there wouldn't be insects, upon slowing it down and going frame by frame, it appears to be a luminescent blue color. Fantastic! Perhaps letting you know that... "These are my clothes and shoes!" 😂

I said WOW! at the same time Ollie did when Stephanie put on the blue mask 😂

This brings back glorious memories, I visited Venice about 5 years ago with a friend and we just wandered the streets and discovered some many little gems. As I have mobility issues and have to rest quite often we also found many lovely little cafes and bars and also used the water bus to get around which is a great way to get an overview of the whole place before deciding which bits to look around. We completely avoided the typical tourist places apart from a trip to murano to watch the glass making and i honestly think that is the best aay to see Venice

wonderful, magical, Venice! I love seing you both in the intro of the video!! You look like babies!!! So cute!!! :) :) :)

Brilliant vlog, what a wonderful collaboration, you both have so much historical knowledge, thanks so much for bringing all of this to those of us who sadly will never be able to observe in person. 👏🏻 It was incredible seeing the fabrics that you now own Stephanie, it was meant to be. 🤗 💞🥂

Definitely that was a hotel worthy of a King & Queen to stay in! Thank you for taking us on this journey! The preservation of cultural and historical customs and architecture is amazing. It’s an incredible city.

It is wonderful to find the bo5h of you exploring Venice that Stéphanie knows well. Enchanting and elegant city.

Adored this day with you and Ollie. Thank you for another chance to spend my time with you and yes envy your life.

It would be a nice sign off of each episode to toast to "Our next adventure".

Another glorious visit with the two of you and Venice of all places. Such opulence, wonder and beauty and the artwork leaves one in awe of the craftsmanship and creator. How very special that Stephanie was able to purchase some of the extraordinary pieces from the hotel suite for Chateau de La Lande-magical! Thanks again for the journey 🥰

Love the skipping scene, shows us experiences you had and the fun your parents provided and let you experience as a young people.

I just love your vlogs - the art you show us is so beautiful: art that one never sees in modern times. Just the detail of every room, the ceilings, mirrors, doorways - every inch has been included in the whole. Ostensibly these rooms appear very busy, but as you so wisely remarked, if one takes ones time and only go to a couple of things a day, then even the seeming business becomes one seamless work of art, and exudes such peace. SO, no cramming. Thank you Oliver and Stephanie.

You look so elegant with this coat Stéphanie

I was spellbound from start to finish. Along with Ollie’s charm and Stephanie’s charisma, your ‘Perfect Day Out’ drew me into a journey so visually and emotionally compelling that my previous visits to Venice seem to pale in comparison. When it came to the breathtaking tour of the Royal Suite along with the wonderful scenes of Venice and the Dorsoduro district I was taken back to memories of the powerfully evocative film ‘Somewhere in Time.’ Thank you for such a hauntingly beautiful adventure... And I'd like to order a half, no, make it a full dozen frittella to go please.

How beautiful is Venice .thank you both for showing us your Venice x

I'm speechless!!

Stephanie and Ollie, you are brave to skip down the stairs. If I did that, I would be a heaping pile of broken bones at the bottom. 🥰

@kathyevans2968

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😅me too!

@Stephen_A.

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@@kathyevans2968 😂

I wished I had seen this vlog before going to Venice, it would of made such a difference in our experience while visiting.

The 50 year old gown is just beautiful!Lucky! You look great in it,most elegant. It suits the chateau!

How fabulous that the royal suite bed is now soon to be installed at LaLande. I'm really enjoying this channel, the interaction between Steph and Ollie is so natural, years of good friendship makes it so. ❤

Beautiful!! I have to say, the idea of half lampshades is clever! They give out far more light! Sandi x

This was a very special visit to Venice with your best friend. You both have such a fabulous appreciation of beauty. Thanks for sharing Venice with us. ❤

Just loved the paintings by Pietro Longi on Venetian Life.

This place is a “Lovely Dream” Stephanie, you look fabulous in that outfit matching the scenery, with a attentive gentleman as companion!!!

Absolutely lovely thank you so much travels with my friend!!!! I can't wait for my next mini vacation with! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

Opulence in it’s magnificence. This is simply a breathtaking Vlog what a beautiful Palazzo; art, and all its beauty combined in one suite. Just think a few years later, you purchase the bedroom, headboard, curtains, wall dressing etc. Now that’s what you call manifestation, great going.✋ and it’s yours to enjoy and create opulence at La Lande

This Palace us so revealing of incredible beauty

Thank you for sharing this wonderful day with us. The exit music and quotes were very moving and very true.

I'm literally speechless! So much beauty. Loving every minute of your travels together.

Spectacular! Truly a remarkable adventure!

thanks for the wonderful tour and omg the royal suite is just magnificent!! love that ollie had to drag stephanie out of the room - so incredible that stephanie could buy furniture from that gorgeous room for the chateau! wow - the trip was worth it for that alone

Can’t believe the suite bed is at Lalande!😍😍how wonderful!,these pair of Venetian mirrors are stunning!😍 thank you both,it was AGAIN an amazing journey!😍🥳💕

There is no one like Stephannie! You are a delight every day. I am also liking Ollie. Getting to know you .,

A gorgeous ode to Venice. Who is filming this for you? The videographer captures the magic of everything so well.

@kathyevans2968

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I’d say Phillip!

@miriamtaylor7518

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@@kathyevans2968 They need to give Credits, I wondered this throughout the video.

@carolinewilson7801

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@@kathyevans2968 if so he was unusually quiet

@kathyevans2968

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@@miriamtaylor7518 he probably helped edit it & didn’t credit himself!

@barbiec4312

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I agree. Absolutely beautifully captured everything so evocatively. But it’s “Travels with My Friend”, not “Travels with My Friend and Her Boyfriend “. Lol😂

History done with Style! Congratulations!

Stephanie and Ollie, what you're creating in these travel vlogs are amazing, informative and completely entertaining. Thanks to you both for sharing your experiences. Love these vlogs! ❤❤❤

What an incredible trip! Really enjoy hearing the history of things you show us. Great vlog! Look forward to the next.

I learn so much about antiques watching your guys' videos and you all have such an eye for detail! Thank you for sharing ❤ 😊

GREAT START TO YOUR NEW VENTURE ! REMINDS ME OF WHEN i WAS A STUDENT IN AUSTRIA IN 1963. WE WERE CONSTANTLY ON THE MOVE WITH HISTORICAL TREASURES.

Thank you so much Stephanie and Ollie for this Venice tour! I've visited several times but you take the city sightseeing to another level! And the mask shop, I remember wanting to buy so many of them 🤩

I'm reminded of that line from Brideshead Revisited from when they were visiting Venice - "Drowning in Honey . . . Stingless".

What a fantastic tour! So up lifting in the business of the world....perfect piano music to accompany the glory of it all. So glad you got that gorgeous bed Stephanie! Happy to see you chose the pink mask, you must have heard me calling out! What a life!!!

Thank you, Stephanie and Oliver, what a wonderful day out in Venezia and you graciously shared it with us!! Editing an hour-long vlog takes a lot of effort, and I am grateful. TBH, I am not attracted to masks and puppets. However, the interiors of The Bauer, the Frari, the Goldoni house, the interior of Cafe Florian, canal views, walks through the "calle" and "campi," and over the bridges of Venezia certainly piqued my interest. It was sad to learn The Bauer was being refurbished. Old things definitely appeal to me and I can just imagine what that will look like. Here is my thought: in the past light bulbs cast a warm yellow glow but have been replaced by the harsh, white light of CFLs and LEDs. This is a repeating theme as the old is replaced, in the name of efficiency, by the modern, and what I consider, the tasteless "new." Perhaps that's my age speaking... And on a sad note, the quotes on friendship really moved me!! My best friend succumbed to cancer over thirty years ago. However, over those ensuing years, I was fortunate to meet two new best friends, who are a gift in my life. One door closes and another opens. Chuck in Northern New England

@TravelsWithMyFriend

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I am sorry to hear about your friend but happy that you have found new friendship too. I agree with you on the lightbulbs- the new ones can be so dull and the light is far less appealing, I know it is for eco reasons which are important but I wonder if the light has to be quite so cold.

Another stupendous session! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and camaraderie. It was fun to see familiar places in Venice but now I want to back and visit the places you highlighted.

Aaaah magica Venezia 😍 you can never get enough... Thanks guys for another fantastic 1h treasure vlog 💖🌹

Wow , so lucky that you were able to purchase that whole bedroom suite… love the vlogs, especially that they are a bit longer so they give you an immersive experience ❤

I’m so excited for this next installment of travels with my friend!!! So thank you very much for the mini vacation❤

Stephanie looks stunning!!! That coat is EVERYTHING!!! that being said what can't she wear? We watch her try on so much in her vlogs from home or emaus, mum always says "she can wear rags and make them look good". Stunning!!! ❤❤

I stil remember my grandmother's fritole. Thank you for reminding me

Absolutely love your new channel... ❤️ I have missed you two "nerding" away, and all your knowledge.. and amazing friendship

Hi Guys, Thank You for sharing Venice, brought back so many good memories especially the Mask/Puppet store, I actually brought a puppet there and our masks for our wedding in 2012! Bless You Guys

@TravelsWithMyFriend

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How fabulous!! It is such a great place!!

I was amused but sad for you in the Frari church. The Titian painting was a must see for me when I was there 11 years ago and....nope, it was covered with so many layers of scaffolding you could just see narrow strips of the painting. Everything else was visible. Just an incredible place. I'll try again. Maybe Lady Fortuna will smile on me.

Stephanie’s coat is as beautiful as any of the gowns in Venice.

I miss that coat Stephanie. It looks so good on you. Everything about Venice is beautiful. I can't wait to go. 🙂🇨🇦

Thank you for taking us to these beautiful places, and the ceilings a,d chandeliers are breath taking. I would never have gotten to visit without you taking me there...thank you so much

Wow! There was so much beauty everywhere you turned. I loved the masks and the lampshades and the hotel with the gorgeous suite. I would love to go to Venice one day and see even some of those places and feel the history.

That was an amazing adventure! I loved every minute of this video! The Mask shop 🎭, the one you bought Stephanie was exquisite. Ah when you walked into the bedroom and the sun was shining in, the chandeliers…everything! Imagine you now own the headboard and beautiful fabrics 🥰👌🏾🏵️And what a lovely Café! Lovely and entertaining with you two chitchatting and still educational in art and history. I’ve never been to Italy but now I want it even more. The filming and music was spot on! Congratulations Stephanie and Ollie for another wonderful video 🥰🙏🏾🎭🍹🏰⛲️🎠🏺🛍️🪭🎎

Stephanie and Ollie, you both have so much knowledge about history.

I think the chap below is SO right - of course, all the beauty you show us has that extra shine on it because you two good friends are enjoying it together, and with us. I did not think of that. Thank you for including us.

How truly wonderful your special day in Venice has been. I adored the beautiful puppets, masks, people in costumes, the churches, frescoes, sculptures of course the wonderful canals and buildings of Venice. How superb it all is. Thanks Stephanie and Oliver for the beautiful adventure.

Thank you for another enjoyable adventure! Enchanting and magnificent❣

Venice has always been my favorite place to visit and although I have been there three or four times, this visit with Steph and Ollie was special. Enjoy "Travels with my Friend tremendously. Thanks so much for sharing, Marianne, Chicago.

The unusual spots and places, the music, the quotes, the history plus the friendship brings this type of travel vlog to an elevated level. Thank you.

Fabulous! Thank you for taking us along.

I needed this. I’m an American living in Italy and have family meeting us in Venice and DEAR GOD I am so overwhelmed I didn’t know where to begin. But the church is so close to where we are staying! And all the shops! Oh goodness me, I’m going to buy entirely too many lamp shades. If anyone had been and has recommendations (especially considering I’ll have three children under five!) I will take them!

Dreamy. I was nearly moved to tears over the beauty in this video.

Thank you both, it is such a joy to see Venice through your eyes. You have brought Venice alive. It is just magnificent seeing that hotel room.