🇮🇹 Venice Diaries - Day 3 & 4

🚂 Arrival & Accommodation Took a 2-hour train from Milan (€55) at 11 AM - perfect for late risers! Stayed in Mestre (budget-friendly!) near the station - 4L/2 bus routes recommended. Pro tip: Buses accept contactless cards (Wi-Fi cards work best)! 🛍️ Day 3: Island Exploration Stumbled upon Vestopazzo - a handmade jewelry gem! 💍 Spent <€40 for earrings + necklace + a mystery blind box! 🌉 Day 4: Iconic Sights (No-Detour Route!) 1️⃣ Gelato Stop: €2.2 for a "double-scoop" single serving (thanks, charming vendor!). 2️⃣ Scenic Canal Walks: Empty alleys = "life album" photos! (Feed birds with bread 🥖). 3️⃣ Accademia Bridge: Venice’s only wooden bridge over Grand Canal. Best spot for gondola fleets + Santa Maria della Salute. 4️⃣ Rialto Bridge: Side-angle = perfect shot . 5️⃣ Bridge of Sighs: Kiss here for eternal love (per legend!). ⚠️ St. Mark’s Square was under renovation + crowded - skipped! 💡 Key Tips: 1️⃣ Mestre hotels = smarter $$$ choice (near 4L/2 bus lines). 2️⃣ Buses: Tap Wi-Fi-enabled cards (remember to tap out!). 3️⃣ Maps: Google failed - Gaode Maps saved us! 4️⃣ Outfit Hack: Wear yellow/red/blue - pops against canals! #Venice #ItalyTravel #Wanderlust #TravelMemories