The Canals of Venice

The Grand Canal, San Marco Basilica, Rialto Bridge, and much more.

In Venice you will find one of the most beautiful places in all of Italy and Europe. It reflects its pictures and what you imagined. To see it in real life will make you happy you visited. The entire experience of Venice was excellent. The first night we walk around forever trying to find a hotel worth paying for. Luckily, great social skills came into play when the receptionist finally offered me a great price for a hotel perfectly located in the middle of San Marco. Venice is quite expensive as it attracts many tourists each year so bargaining helped us to survive. During our time, we bargained a good price for a gondola ride through the canals, experienced a Sunday service in the Basilica of San Marco, visited the Musei San Marco, took boat rides along the Grand Canal, and viewed many other sites. During the summer its overcrowded, higher priced, and apparently smells like fish, so we were able to avoid all of this and make our time in Venice a relaxing and spacious one.

Venice Pictures

Where I Stayed In Venice

Hotel Orion | www.hotelorion.it
This hotel was a good find for a last minute reservation. It was 3 stars and very affordable. Great location and walking distance to many amazing restaurants. They even served a delicious breakfast. Check it out.