San Marco

Gondolas aside, Saint Mark's Square is probably the most iconic image of Venice.

From the Canals

 

Just like you can't go to Paris without visiting the Eiffel Tower, you can't go to Venice without riding in a gondola. It's expensive, it's a cliche, but it's one to tick off the bucket list! After all, you can't fight those touristy temptations forever...

Looking Over Venice

Look at that crazy mane of hair. Once again, unrealistic expectations resulting from *that scene* in Pocahontus have not been met. Sad times.

Exploring Venice

You haven't truly explored Venice until you get lost there.

Ciao, Venezia!

A while back, I ended a post about Venice with a quote by Truman Capote: "Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go". I couldn't agree more. Venice may be all about the simple life, but it's beauty is pure indulgence. It hits you all at once. Everywhere you turn, your breath is taken away. There's really no surprise I ended up with over 200 photos in just 4 days. It truly is something special.

Travel Bucket List #2 // Venice

A close second to Paris, Venice has to be one of the most romantic places in Europe. Filled with beautiful buildings and built upon a maze of busy canals, it is completely unique. Nothing can compare to it's distinctive classic beauty and culture, which is precisely why it's on my travel bucket list! However, with many rumours going around that it is slowly sinking into the sea, I'm determined to experience this special city for myself as soon as possible before it disappears completely!