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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…
Kauai, also known as the ‘Garden Isle’ of Hawaii, is perhaps one of the most worthwhile destinations to take a helicopter ride. The majority of the island is inaccessible by road, and a great deal of it is even out…
Earlier this year, I was lucky enough to experience my first Venetian Carnival. Despite my initial expectations that I wouldn’t enjoy the carnival that much, I was taken back by the experience. I really enjoyed admiring the attention to detail…
It’s highly unlikely you’ll find yourself stuck for something to do during your trip to Venice. The atmosphere and charm of the city on water is such that even days spent wandering aimlessly are days well spent – days spent…
By now I’m sure you’ve heard of all the main sights to see on a trip to Venice – the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and so on. Let’s face it, these days it’s harder to find…
Winter is a great time to plan a getaway to Venice, as it is generally far quieter than in the summer months. Venice is a city with no shortage of things to do and see, all year round. In fact,…
Something that hadn’t even crossed my mind before my first trip to Venice a few years back is the location of the airport. The main airport of Venice is called Marco Polo Airport (airport code: VCE), and is actually located…
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.
