Venice Photo Diary
Venice is one of those places that belongs in the imagination; from Shakespeare's Venetian tragedies to the masked balls of the 18th century played out in cinema since its inception, the city is fantastical and magical in equal measure. And that's before even visiting it for real. But when you do, I can safely say it doesn't disappoint. In fact, it exceeds all expectations.
Yes it's touristy, very touristy. But no amount of camera-touting tourists and school trips can detract from the beauty of the place. And trust me, those glittering canals and pink terracotta terraces will turn even the coolest cat into a snap happy tourist, so ultimately we're all one and the same once there, all equally blown away by the place. Take a map for the sites, but make sure to get properly lost at least once (or every afternoon if you're like us) and hop on the Vaporetto (water bus) as much as possible for a commute with a view. I dare you not to fall head over heels for the place just as I did. Scroll to the very bottom for ideas of what to do and see culturally - part two will be eating and drinking (my favourite).
Flying over the Italian alps on our way. And the skies stayed that blue and that clear for our whole trip....
Skip the gondola ride (which will set you back at least 100 euros) and splash out on a private water taxi into Venice from the airport. You'll feel like James Bond for half an hour and they'll take you right to the door, or as close as possible, of your ...
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