VENICE

Visiting Venice for just one day felt like stepping into a dream, where every turn revealed something magical. I arrived early in the morning and was greeted by the gentle lapping of water against gondolas moored along the Grand Canal. The narrow, winding streets were alive with the aroma of freshly baked pastries and the hum of shopkeepers opening for the day. St. Mark’s Square was a marvel, its grandeur rivaled only by the intricate mosaics of the basilica. A gondola ride through the canals was unforgettable, offering glimpses of hidden courtyards and centuries-old facades. I explored the colorful island of Burano, marveling at its rainbow-painted houses, and ended the day with cicchetti and a glass of Prosecco at a canal-side osteria. One day wasn’t enough, but it was enough to make me promise myself I’d return to this floating masterpiece of a city.