About Venice

V E N E Z I A

I remember the first time I visited New York. It was an unplanned trip and I was only going to the city to fly out of JFK Airport. Although I was only going to be in Manhattan for a few hours I was determined to make the most out of a new experience in one of the most iconic cities in the world. I will never forget the moment I walked up the steps to exit Penn Station. The air of the city picked me up and spun me around filling me with enough inspiration to last a lifetime. I fell in love with the place and I knew it would change me from that moment forward. Here I am many months later having this very same revelation in Venice. Stepping out of the train station was a bit different here, to say the least. I was not greeted by a long line of bright yellow cabs and the hustle and bustle of 34th Street but instead I opened my eyes to see gondolas and water taxis floating along a turquoise blue canal. There wasn't a car in sight. The sound the boats made as they hit the water reminded me of my childhood days spent on the lake. I breathed in the sweet warm air that smelled equally of pasta and sea water. 

The stereotypical image of handsome Venetian men steering gondolas around in red striped shirts and adorable hats is a very accurate depiction of what one can expect in this glorious city. Immediately I understood why this place is such a staple in the tourist destinations of Italy. The people here have a deep sense of pride unique to their region of the country and act differently than the people of Rome or Milan. Venice offers an experience that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. If you ever find yourself in Italy wondering what to do with a free weekend, book a trip to Venice. The atmosphere is both electrifying and relaxing, you won't want to waste a single minute exploring this stunning city. From eating homemade pasta by the water to getting a private boat ride to my hotel at night... I fell in love with Venice.