The Venetian escape
In one of my blogs before Christmas I told that Venice during winter is on my travel list. Well, now I can tick the box since this year's first trip was to a Venetian escape during the carnival time. To be honest, I must say, I waited so much more of the carnival itself. The city was only active during daytime but once the sun went down, it was way too quiet, almost even dead to me. Compared to all the other carnivals I have been around the globe, this was the most peaceful ever. :D But the costumes and masques are amazing to see though. And of course you need to buy a masque of your own! The shops selling the hand-made masks are worth experiencing. But Venice itself is an amazing place, something to experience at least once in a lifetime. The best way to explore it is by letting yourself get lost in it - then you will end up finding the most unique spots that you would never find in its most touristic areas. If you are looking...