Finally, we come to Veneto, our home region—and honestly, I could write a novel about why it’s so special. It’s not just because Venice is a short train ride away, or because our city Treviso is nicknamed “Little Venice.” It’s not even because the mountains and the sea are within easy reach, or because Verona gave us Romeo and Juliet. (Though let’s be real, if Juliet had a cat like Gigia, she’d have ditched Romeo in a heartbeat.) No, Veneto is a region as diverse in landscape as it is rich in history and art, where romantic canals, rolling vineyards, and historic cities come together like a perfectly crafted aperitivo.

Sure, Venice steals the spotlight (and rightly so, with its gondolas and dreamy canals that make honeymooners swoon), but Veneto is so much more than its floating gem. There’s the Arena di Verona, where opera lovers gather in a Roman amphitheater that’s basically the Beyoncé of ancient venues. (It’s also one of my favorite places, though it’s a shame Gigia isn’t allowed in. Can you imagine her strutting across the stage mid-aria? The diva energy would be off the charts.) Then there’s Valdobbiadene, where the hills produce Prosecco so good it makes Champagne blush. And let’s not forget the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, with its jaw-dropping frescoes that could make even the most art-illiterate go, “Wow.” Oh, and the medieval villages? They’re like stepping into a fairy tale, minus the dragons (usually).

But let’s be real: while Veneto is known for its art, culture, and culinary delights, it’s also known for something else—Gigia’s spotted fur. That little rascal has left her mark (and probably a few paw prints) all over this diverse region. From the vineyards to the piazzas, Gigia’s adventures have turned Veneto into her personal playground. Who needs canals and Prosecco when you’ve got a spotted mischief-maker stealing the show?

Given the vast territory Gigia has explored across Veneto, we’ve organized the locations in the following manner: