Windows in time: buildings in Venice, Italy

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Pigeons galore in St. Marks Square (Venice, Italy)

Pigeons galore in St. Marks Square (Venice, Italy)

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What to do in Murano and Burano, Italy!

Murano and Burano!

One of the most interesting parts of my trip to Venice, Italy was my day-trip to the two islands of Murano and Burano. Accessible using the Venice water taxi’s (very easy to get navigate!), these are only a short boat ride away from the tourist mecca (AKA, the main island).

Although still fairly touristy (how can they . . . → Read More: What to do in Murano and Burano, Italy!

Venice, Italy Itinerary – The City of I-get-lost-here-alot!

Venice, Italy - The City of I-get-lost-here-alot!

For a brief introduction into my first night in Venice, please read this!

Aside from that (now humorous) adventure, I absolutely loved, loved, loved Venice! Others have complained about how dirty it is (I didn’t notice – I was too awestruck to even look at the floor) or unfriendly, although this was definitely not the case for . . . → Read More: Venice, Italy Itinerary – The City of I-get-lost-here-alot!

Ever wanted to get lost in the ultimate maze? Try Venice, Italy!

Venice. The city of water. The city of bridges. The city of light. Umm….how about the city of you-will-get-so-lost, and the city of canals-eat-roads-and-bridges-seem-to-sporadically-disappear?

Such was my first evening in the beautiful city of Venice.

At the ripe age of 18, on my first backpacking trip to Europe, my friend and I brilliantly decided to not only suitcase . . . → Read More: Ever wanted to get lost in the ultimate maze? Try Venice, Italy!

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