But we met the nicest local there who was kind enough to show us a way out that didn't require wading through canal water to the train station. (I'm not kidding.)
I wholeheartedly agree with you assessment on Venice as well as your aversion to overcrowded tourist areas. I’m at the place of seeking out lesser known/visited places to avoid the crowds there for “instagram” moments, as well as port cities that are frequented by hoards of cruise ships.
I’m glad that I visited Venice once, before the recent tourist explosion, but I will probably never return. There are plenty of other beautiful and culturally rich places in Italy without the crowds that I am exploring when I travel there.
Such an interesting article! I love hearing about the interesting and things that distract from traveled areas. I’m so glad overall it was a great trip!!
I wholeheartedly agree with you assessment on Venice as well as your aversion to overcrowded tourist areas. I’m at the place of seeking out lesser known/visited places to avoid the crowds there for “instagram” moments, as well as port cities that are frequented by hoards of cruise ships.
I’m glad that I visited Venice once, before the recent tourist explosion, but I will probably never return. There are plenty of other beautiful and culturally rich places in Italy without the crowds that I am exploring when I travel there.
Yes! We void cruise ship ports at all costs. And you are so right, there is so much to enjoy about Italy while avoiding truly crowded places.
Such an interesting article! I love hearing about the interesting and things that distract from traveled areas. I’m so glad overall it was a great trip!!
Thanks, Myra. It really was a great trip. I loved learning about the many aspects of Italy.