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    Where To Stay In Venice: Best Neighborhoods & Hotels

    Best Places to Stay in Venice, Italy Venice, Italy Plan your Italy trip with my advice for where to stay in Venice! Learn which neighborhoods, hotels, and hostel options are good depending on your budget & goals. Italy is certainly one of the most romantic and historic travel destinations there is. And perhaps no Italian […] More

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    Getting Lost On Burano: Italy’s Rainbow Island

    Tips For Visiting Burano Island near Venice Burano, Italy Hidden away just 40 minutes North of Venice Italy is the small fishing island of Burano, with houses painted in bright colors like a beautiful rainbow. A magical place to explore! While traveling through Venice last year, Anna and I decided to take a public water-taxi […] More

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    Tips For Renting A Gondola In Venice (Plus Some History)

    How to Rent a Gondola in Venice Venice, Italy Evocative of the beauty and romance of Venice’s waterways, riding a traditional Venice gondola is sure to be on most people’s bucket list. Here are tips to have a great time! With a rich history spanning as far back as the 11th century, the gondolas of […] More

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    30 Best Things To Do In Venice (Italy’s Floating City)

    Best Things to Do In Venice, Italy Venice, Italy Venice feels like it shouldn’t exist. Beautiful floating palaces of stone surrounded by a network of canals. Here are some of the best things to do in Venice for your first visit! Venice is one of the most popular Italian cities for tourists, even with all […] More