All our Venice & the north guides for Italy, in one place.
Glass on one island and coloured houses on the next: how long the vaporetto really takes, the glass demonstration sales pitch, and why Burano deserves the larger share of the day.
The two ticketed buildings on the square: what each ticket includes, the queue and the dress code, the terrace nobody books, and why the palace deserves more time than the basilica.
Venice charges day visitors on selected dates: who has to pay, who is exempt, why staying overnight changes your position, and why you must check the current rules yourself.
Arriving, getting around and not spending the whole day in a queue: the vaporetto, the sestieri, when the day-tripper crowd comes and goes, and why staying the night changes everything.
The best short stop in northern Italy: a Roman arena still used for opera, a compact walkable centre, an honest verdict on the Juliet balcony, and how it fits between Venice and the lakes.
A first trip to the Italian Dolomites: the best hikes, Lake Braies, where to base yourself, how to get around, and when to go for hiking, autumn colour or winter snow.