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Burano is one of the many islands surrounding Venice in the Venetian Lagoon, but what makes Burano so special is that every single one of its houses are painted bright colours. Burano is easy to reach using the city’s public…
After a busy day exploring the city of water, one of the best ways to top it off is finding a beautiful spot to watch the sunset. But without access to a private roof terrace, you’re probably wondering where you…
Experiencing the atmosphere of the city of water at night is, in my opinion, just as essential as exploring during the daytime. Once night falls, the crowds which fill the city’s streets disperse. The day-trippers return to the mainland, tourists…
Whether Venice is one of the many stops on your multi-city Italian trip, or you’re a Venice-cynic with 24 hours to spare and want to see what all the hype is about – this itinerary is for you! You’re not…
After over a year of living in the centre of Venice, I’ve compiled this list of everything I can possibly think of seeing and doing here. First living here as a student, and then later returning for work, I’ve tried…
Burano is a beautiful island located a little to the north of Venice in the Venetian lagoon. This small fishing village attracts a fair amount of attention and visitors, due to all of its houses being painted in a rainbow…
You may have discovered by now that Venice is a city with incredible landmarks and attractions scattered right across it. There are so many amazing things on offer here. However, this can make it challenging to decide which part of…
Venice is divided into six neighbourhoods (‘sestieri’ in Italian); Cannaregio, Castello, Santa Croce, San Polo, San Marco and Dorsoduro. Each of the neighbourhoods has its own charm and unique characteristics. Before you set off on your trip, you’re probably wondering…
How to get around Venice is a pretty valid concern to have when you’re new to this city. There are numerous ways to get around Venice, none of which include what most of us are most familiar with; roads and…
High water (or l’acqua alta in Italian) is the name of a phenomenon, unique to Venice, where a particularly high tide causes the city to partially flood. The water level usually only remains high for several hours, before the tide…
Hi, I'm Abbey! I'm 26 and I'm from Wales. From backpacking and au pairing, to study-abroad semesters and eventually settling in a little more longterm, I've spent the best part of the last 6 years either travelling or living abroad. On a mission to improve my Italian, I'm currently based in the historic centre of Venice, Italy.
