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Why Burano is the Best Day Trip From Venice

If you go to Venice you cannot miss this delightful island. The peaceful surroundings make the perfect contrast to bustling, crowded Venice. The charming, rainbow coloured sugar cube houses are irresistible. All this and more makes Burano the most incredible day trip from Venice. 1. The Beauty I had to put this top of the list. Burano is simply gorgeous . The colours of the matchbox houses make your heart sing…

Top 10 Incredible Costumes from Venice Carnival 2019

Venice Carnival is the most amazing time to see the floating city. Crazy and outlandish costumes and a dazzling array of masks add another surreal layer to the magical island. Every corner you turn a new treat for the eyes awaits. The Carnival takes place every year during the ten days leading up to Lent. It began as two months of partying before the period of abstinence! The word Carnival…

Venice Essentials. How to Get to and Around Venice

If you’re planning a visit to the famed city of canals and gondolas you might be thinking how on earth do I get to and around this strange floating island? First of all, let’s talk basics: The Essentials: Venice at a Glance Currency: Euros Language: Italian/Venetian Dialect Drink: Spritz/Bellini’s Eat: Seafood! Cicchetti – Venetian style tapas Visit: Out of season to avoid…

10 Things You Must do in Venice: The Best Crowd-Beating Activities

The magical floating city of Venice has beauty at every turn. There’s so much more to see beyond the gondolas and Piazza San Marco. Here are the top ten things you must do in Venice. 1. Arrive by Boat Depending on your budget you can either take the Alilaguna, the public transport option at €15,00, or splash out on a private water taxi which can cost up…

How Venice Lived up to my Expectations: The Real Floating City

There are few places more photographed, more renowned for their beauty than Venice. High expectations are unavoidable. You may think you know exactly what Venice has to offer. Could it disappoint you? In Part One of this post I describe my own expectations of the floating city: Does Venice live up to the hype? The reality of dream destinations. So how did it measure up? Photo Op Heaven Venice is…

Does Venice live up to the hype? The Reality of Dream Destinations

Half the fun of travel is in the anticipation. Especially when you’re visiting one of the most famous well-visited places on the planet! Very soon I will be in Venice for the first time. Romantic, beautiful, unique, crowded with tourists; gondolas, bridges, tiny streets – it’s hard not to have pre-conceived ideas about such an iconic destination. Does Venice live up to the hype…

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