UnOrdinary Map of Veneto: sustainable shopping & eating

UnOrdinary Map of Veneto: sustainable shopping & eating

Let's say you're travelling in North of Italy more specifically in Veneto and you want to take something special back home that has to tick these 3 boxes for you: - be sustainable = ethical & eco-friendly or vintage - locally produced that reminds you of the place you've been to - unordinary = simply unique Well you're in the right place! It's all in here! You'll also find -what I call- some SOS stores which are general stores selling essential eco-friendly products that you might need during your travels like: face cream, deodorant, tooth brush & paste, solid shampoo & conditioner, menstrual cup etc... And how can I not include some vegan & vegetarian cafes & restaurants to stop by while strolling around the Italian "viette". So what are you waiting for? Plan your trip and keep this map with you while exploring your next destination! PS don't forget to download the thatch app & save this map for an easy use while there 🌀
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It has a special place in my heart since I visited for the first time when I was 10yo with my parents. Then I avoided for a while 'cause if you don't really know where to go it can be a challenge, very tiring (you most likely walk around) and full of tourists and touristic spots that make it feel not authentic. BUT, there is a huge but here, Venice can be the most genuine, creative, sustainable & cheap place you'll ever been. Be ready to SAVE this map to avoid the most "commercial" areas and I'm sure you'll see this special floating city with different eyes. Enjoy.

Venice & its surroundings

sustainable fashion & more

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Alessandramicolucci
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Perlamadredesign
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PIECES OF VENICE
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Malefatte Venezia
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studio saòr
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Le Conturbanti
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IMPOSSIBLE not to fall in love with... the owners: Stefania & Marta! And obviously with their handmade - super colourful- clothing! Totally worth to stop by! They also owned a place called Conturbarea, a place where lots of workshops happen (check their insta for more info).
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vintage clothing & more

Sangueblu Vintage Shop
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Vintageria Venezia
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USATA by MarcoPolo
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Le Maschiette
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The place is super nice and it has a small but very well done selection of vintage pieces. I got here a 50' black dress with a bow at the back that I totally love and keep reusing when I go dancing swing. A place to go for a special piece to never forget in the wardrobe!
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SOS general store

Rimani Venezia
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take a vegetarian & vegan break

sullaluna libreria & bistrot
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Can I say it's one of my favourite place to go when in Venice?! The vibes are absolutely gorgeous. You're going to have the best VEGAN aperitivo or lunch here! They have a small selection of natural wine of their own production. Do not forget to check out their book selection, rare finds for kids & adults!
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Belluno & its surroundings

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Be part of the circle, if you know any sustainable shop in Belluno that it's not included in the map please share it with me on instagram @unordinarycircle or via mail unordinarycircle@gmail.com , in this way you'll sustain a shop with a green 💚 to be known all over the world and you'll help me spread a sustainable way of traveling.

Padova & its surroundings

sustainable fashion & more 

RESEARCHING

Be part of the circle, if you know any sustainable shop in Padova that it's not included in the map please share it with me on instagram @unordinarycircle or via mail unordinarycircle@gmail.com , in this way you'll sustain a shop with a green 💚 to be known all over the world and you'll help me spread a sustainable way of traveling.

vintage clothing & more

Vintageria Venezia
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SOS general stores

Friendly Shop
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OPEN ONLY FRIDAY & SATURDAY. This shop is plenty of eco-friendly products for yourself & your home. Caterina & Tesla have selected the best brands in the market and if you want more once you're back home you can order directly on their shop online!
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Negozio Leggero - la spesa alla spina
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You can find anything you need for your trip that you might forget at home or maybe you want to refill your beauty case with a new natural face cream, tooth paste, solid shampoo/conditioner or you can get some snack or tea in bulk.
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Take a vegetarian & vegan break

Flower Burger
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Rovigo & its surroundings

RESEARCHING

Be part of the circle, if you know any sustainable shop in Rovigo that it's not included in the map please share it with me on instagram @unordinarycircle or via mail unordinarycircle@gmail.com , in this way you'll sustain a shop with a green 💚 to be known all over the world and you'll help me spread a sustainable way of traveling.

Treviso its surroundings

RESEARCHING

Be part of the circle, if you know any sustainable shop in Treviso that it's not included in the map please share it with me on instagram @unordinarycircle or via mail unordinarycircle@gmail.com , in this way you'll sustain a shop with a green 💚 to be known all over the world and you'll help me to spread a sustainable way of traveling.

Take a vegetarian & vegan break

Camelia Bakery
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Verona & its surroundings

One of my favourite city in Italy is Verona, for its tireless beauty every time you just look up. A part from the most famous spot, Juliet's House, I highly recommend to get lost in its little streets and follow the map to find few little shops with special things to get home as souvenirs. 

sustainable fashion & more

Sempre concept store
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Brings joy! That's the reason why you MUST visit this special & unique shop in the centre of Verona. Giulia does an incredible selection of brands, artisanal and mostly locally produced. IMPOSSIBLE to get out without a colourful piece to add at your souvenir collection.
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Fil good - Concept Store Artigiano
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vintage clothing & more

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Strillone Society
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It's not a fully sustainable shop BUT on the first floor they have a selection of vintage & second hand clothing & accessories that it worth to check out. Also their is the opportunity to embroidery on request a t-shirt or a hat with your favourite life motto.
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Humana Vintage Verona
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Pretty big with a huge choice of clothing for woman, man & kids plus a small selection (but super nice) of vintage tablecloth or blankets. Great prices too!
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Via Venti Settembre, 134a
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ONLY BY APPOINTMENT
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Take a vegetarian & vegan break

Ziga Bistrò
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Close your eyes and point your finger at any of the items in the menu. I’m not crazy, it’s just so good that anything you’ll choose I’m sure you’ll love it. Super tasty is not the only thing that will let me be back, the waiters are incredibly kind and fun! Try their brunch & natural wine!
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Ristorante Flora
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Ristorante Vegano Biologico La Lanterna
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VerdePisello - cucina salutista
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Vicenza & its surroundings

RESEARCHING

Be part of the circle, if you know any sustainable shop in Vicenza that it's not included in the map please share it with me on instagram @unordinarycircle or via mail unordinarycircle@gmail.com , in this way you'll sustain a shop with a green 💚 to be known all over the world and you'll help me spread a sustainable way of traveling.

Events to look out for  

I couldn't not include some of the seasonal green events you can find when visiting Veneto in specific dates. I suggest you to visit directly their website or instagram feed to find out if you're lucky to be in the area while these events are on. 

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Last update is May 2024.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Helloooo! I'm Martina, a slow traveller who has the dream to map all the best sustainable shops & restaurants around the world. I’d love to see more people visiting less touristic places but instead immerse themselves more in the local & genuine life of the places they visit. I'm sure you'd love all the travel maps I created if you recognise yourself with this sentence: "A tourist wants to escape life, a traveller wants to experience it." In October 2022 my husband and I left Italy for 6 months to travel around South Est Asia. The aim wasn’t to explore as many spots as we could but to live like a local, simply slow travelling. We alternated backpacking trips like in Vietnam with long stay in places we felt more connected like Chiang Mai & Ko Tao in Thailand or in Uluwatu in Bali. Travelling a lot can be a challenge if you’re into sustainability like us so I thought how easy would be to have a map with all the sustainable shops selling general survival stuff like soaps, toothpaste or suncream but also clothing, small interiors and souvenirs; or local restaurant focusing their menu in vegetarian/vegan options. It’s hard to describe how I feel when I discover a place but it’s always more than just a shop or a restaurant for me, it’s someone’s dream made it real curated in every little detail. In my travel guides you can find all the places I fall in love with. I’m sharing with you what for me would be such a bless to have every time I travel abroad: a handbook guide with the most beautiful quirky shops & restaurants tested from someone with my same passions. ***Every guide includes an interactive map which means that when you click on a place you can directly open it on Google maps from your phone, call restaurants or book hotels! Don't forget to download the free Thatch App to get easier access from your phone. Also if you subscribe you’ll get notify when I will create a new guide for a new destination I visited! Thanks for saving my guides, I’m grateful to share with you all my UnOrdinary Gems.
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